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Thyroid hormonal imbalance results in either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Both disorders involve the production of abnormal amounts of thyroid hormones; the first condition has to do with too much thyroxine, while the latter has to do with too little. Both conditions can cause unpleasant symptoms that may affect your everyday life. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include …

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Our liver is one of the hardest working organs in our body. It processes all things coming in our body including food, drink, toxins from the environment the medication we take, and it produces bile to help with food digestion. Without a fully functioning liver, your body will start to decline in many ways. Up …

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As it helps athletes quickly recover from certain injuries, the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) prolotherapy has become an emerging treatment in sports medicine. High-profile athlete, Tiger Woods, for instance, shared he received four PRP treatments following a knee surgery and had a surprisingly fast recovery. Is PRP Only for the Athletes? This treatment, however, isn’t only …

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Do you suffer from recurring joint or back pains? You may need to detox, as too many toxins in your body may be causing those pains. Detoxification often involves a radical change in one’s diet. Depending on the current state of your health, diet, stress level, exercise regimen, as well as medical history, you may …

Toxins Out: Acupressure Detox Points You Should Know Read More »

With needles as one of the hallmarks of acupuncture, it’s hard for a patient not to ask about pain. Injections are generally seen as a painful experience, and acupuncture is sometimes associated with the discomfort of an injection. Many people are still not acquainted with the method and benefits of acupuncture; as such, questions will …

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Are your children constantly whining and arguing? Is your boss hounding you about your deadlines? Are you finding it difficult to make time for your partner? If you find it’s a burden to juggle your schedule, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans are going through something similar. Stress caused by the above-mentioned is common …

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Since the olden times, the practice of acupuncture has always been associated with pain relief. Its lesser known positive attribute, however, is reviving the body’s natural healing mechanisms, including our ability to conceive. Improving Reproduction As an alternative medicine, acupuncture is both a traditional and an unconventional form of treatment. Acupuncture goes back to ancient …

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Are you a married couple having a difficult time conceiving a child? You might want to try acupuncture. When combined with fertility treatments like intrauterine insemination (IUI), acupuncture — a traditional Chinese therapy that uses thin needles to stimulate certain points on the body — helps couples conceive a child. In a recent study from …

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Athletes are bouncing back faster than before from injuries on the court and on the field. Thanks to a cutting-edge treatment known as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), big names in sports are able to reclaim optimum performance. Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Alex Rodriguez aka A-Rod, have sought the treatment and seen improvements. But PRP isn’t just …

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When your everyday work involves strenuous physical activity, you are prone to neck, shoulder, knee, and back pain. You might need a few days of rest and some pain relievers, but you’ll still be back to work in no time. However, what if the pain in your back is persistent? Isn’t it distracting you from …

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