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Cognitive Function In Vascular Dementia Improved With Acupuncture

By on February 18, 2018   /   Dementia, Mental Health   /   Leave a comment
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Cognitive Function In Vascular Dementia Improved With Acupuncture

According to the World Health Organisation, 47.5 million people have vascular dementia.  This is one of several diseases which attacks the brain. It’s often used interchangeably with Alzheimer’s, however, there’s a difference between the two. UCSF describes vascular dementia as the sudden reduction in a person’s language skills, judgment, reasoning and memory. Often due to a reduction in blood flow to the brain. Alzheimer’s, however is a result of “sticky” proteins that build up between nerves and prevent synapses from functioning. Acupuncture Improves Cognitive Function While western medicine treats vascular dementia with drugs, research published in the Neural Regeneration Research journal discovered

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The Truth About Weight Loss

By on February 17, 2018   /   Fat & Weight, Health Care, Weight Loss   /   21 Comments
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The Truth About Weight Loss

The internet and bookstores are filled with every possible diet and weight loss program. The purpose of this blog is to shed light on fat loss, and what works and what doesn’t. First of all Anyone can lose weight by limiting calorie intake to less than 1000 calories a day. Add exercise and most lose weight. The problem occurs when you start eating normally again. You gain all the weight back. The issue with this strategy is that the metabolism drops. Therefore, as soon as you eat normally again the body finds it harder to burn the extra calories because

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Auricular Acupuncture Lessens Nausea & Vomiting In Chemotherapy Patients

By on February 17, 2018   /   Auricular Acupuncture, Chemotherapy   /   1 Comment
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Auricular Acupuncture Lessens Nausea & Vomiting In Chemotherapy Patients

Auricular acupuncture is a non-invasive treatment that utilises hundreds of areas of the ear. Needles or small studs are attached to acupuncture points on the patients ear. This type of therapy is most commonly known for alleviating symptoms caused by addictive behaviour. However, various studies are using this and traditional acupuncture to address chronic pain and side effects of chemotherapy. The Research This latest research published in the Complementary Therapies In Clinical Practice journal found auricular acupuncture alleviated nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients after receiving chemotherapy. The 48 participants were split into two groups. The control group were administered

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Can Analgesics Really Mess With The Mind?

By on February 17, 2018   /   Health Care, Mental Health   /   3 Comments
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Can Analgesics Really Mess With The Mind?

New evidence suggests over-the-counter analgesics may have more psychological effects than first thought. A few years back, researchers reported a side effect of paracetamol. It appeared to dampen emotional responses in men and women. A review of the literature at the University of California suggests ibuprofen may do the same thing, but only in women. The Research The study found that compared with those who took a placebo, women on ibuprofen report less hurt feelings from emotionally painful experiences. The opposite was true for men. “The findings are alarming,” says Assistant Professor Kyle Ratner. “Consumers assume when they take an over-the-counter pain medication, it

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Chinese Herbal Formula Benefits Angina

By on February 16, 2018   /   Cardiovascular, Heart Health   /   2 Comments
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Chinese Herbal Formula Benefits Angina

A herbal formula consisting of medicinal herbs has shown to be effective to treat coronary artery disease. According to literature published in the Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine journal, researchers in Beijing reviewed the existing literature. The results highlight positive effects of the formula when taken by those suffering from angina. The Research The team analysed 19 randomised, controlled trials (RCTs). All of which involved 1730 patients with angina pectoris. A formula named Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang (GLXBBX) was administered to patients ranging 35 to 90 years of age. The treatment lasted between 2 to 6 weeks. All participants

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Treating Jaw Pain

By on December 8, 2017   /   Pain   /   Leave a comment
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Treating Jaw Pain

One of the most over used joints in our body is the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ joint for short). The TMJ joint and the ligaments and muscles that surround it connect the lower jaw to the skull. These muscles and ligaments stretch and strain as they provide movement to talk, chew and clench. When the TMJ joint becomes overworked and tight it can lead to what’s called a TMJ dysfunction. What Causes TMJ Dysfunction? Emotional & physical stress Grinding or clenching teeth Injuries or fractures of the joint Missing teeth, poorly shaped teeth Crowns or bridges Degenerative diseases such as arthritis Common

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The Epidemic of Poor Blood Circulation

By on December 5, 2017   /   Diagnosis, Women's Health   /   Leave a comment
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The Epidemic of Poor Blood Circulation

A 35year old woman came to my office having difficulty falling pregnant. She received test results from her doctor, however no abnormalities were found. Her partner was also tested and got the all clear. During our appointment she asked “If the tests showed everything was perfect, then why wasn’t I getting pregnant?” Blood tests and machines provide valuable information, however they don’t provide all the information. The reality is, blood tests and scans can give you the all clear even when you’re not 100% My Examination During her exam, her nails, veins on her wrists, ear and tongue were all

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Blood Deficiency Creates a Variety of Health Issues

By on December 2, 2017   /   Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Insomnia, Mental Health, Women's Health   /   1 Comment
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Blood Deficiency Creates a Variety of Health Issues

A 45year old woman came to my office suffering severe vertigo and anxiety since giving birth to her first child. She was taking western medication to help manage her symptoms, however her episodes continued. My Examination During her physical exam, her face, wrists and hands were pale. Her pulse was deep, had little strength and her blood pressure was 95/65mm Hg (low). After more tests, I concluded her primary problem was “Blood Deficiency”. Blood tests pick up information that indicate anaemia, red and white blood cell counts and more. However, they often miss signs of an overall Blood deficiency that

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Managing High Blood Pressure

By on December 2, 2017   /   Heart Health   /   5 Comments
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Managing High Blood Pressure

A recent study by the National Heart Foundation found 1 in 12 Australians under 30 have high blood pressure. The most surprising part was up to 90 percent of people aren’t doing anything about it. What is high blood pressure? There are two types: Primary hypertension is the most common type of high blood pressure. This has no known cause. Secondary hypertension is less common but it has a known cause. Usually related to Kidney function. High blood pressure is defined as having a resting systolic pressure (top number) above 140mm Hg. This number represents the highest pressure reached when the

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Dementia Is The Leading Cause of Death In Women

By on October 13, 2017   /   Mental Health, Women's Health   /   Leave a comment
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Dementia Is The Leading Cause of Death In Women

New data reveals dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australian women. “In 2016, dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) became the leading cause of death among Australian women,” said ABS health statistics director James Eynstone-Hinkins. Heart disease was the highest on the list among all Australians but better treatment means people are living longer with the disease and fewer are dying from it. On the flip side, “death rates for diseases, like dementia were increasing” said the Australian Bureau of Statistics. There’s currently no known treatment for dementia, however there are a number of preventative measures that might be

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