May 26th, 2012 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Constipation and/or diarrhoea is often associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Although around 20% of the adult population are estimated to suffer from IBS, most people showing symptoms may be unaware that the condition exists. IBS is a disorder of the gut in which the sufferer experiences abdominal pain, bloating or discomfort and a change…..
Read MoreMarch 24th, 2012 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
The Psychological Society of Ireland’s 40 (practical) tips for mental health, well-being and prosperity. www.psihq.ie As part of celebrations to mark its 40th anniversary, the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) has compiled this list of practical tips. Psychology is unique among the human sciences and helping professions for the way it uses research to help…..
Read MoreFebruary 4th, 2011 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
All antibiotics have the problem that inappropriate use of them lead to the bugs they are meant to destroy can develop a resistance to them. This warning, which came from Alexander Fleming in 1922 when he discovered penicillin, has been greatly ignored and many antibiotics are no longer useful, resulting in limiting the range of…..
Read MoreOctober 31st, 2010 | Posted in 2 Pain, Injuries, Sports, 3 Various Specific Problems
INFLAMMATION AND PAIN: Â CORTISONE or ACUPUNCTURE Although we think of inflammation as something bad and something to be suppressed, it, in fact, is an essential function mediated by the immune system. Inflammation is designed by the body for 3 main purposes; detoxification, repair and protection. Primary inflammation, is a pathway that is involved with…..
Read MoreOctober 16th, 2010 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Glucocorticoid and adrenalineare, the main hormones released by the body as a reaction to stress, are manufactured naturally by the body’s adrenal glands and also made synthetically—cortisone—which has been found to have a marked anti-inflammatory effect. Cortisone and its derivatives are steroids, among the most potent anti-inflammatory drugs known. Their use can substantially reduce the…..
Read MoreSeptember 5th, 2010 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
In TCM many skin problems are caused by — ‘Damp, Heat and the invasion of toxins.‘ Dampness imbalances can be recognized by an abnormally large amount of body fluid accumulation, such as the fluids that accumulate under the first layer of skin. The root of such imbalance often lies with the spleen, which is part…..
Read MoreSeptember 4th, 2010 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Sinusitis is the term used to describe the chronic inflammation of the sinuses. In some instances, this can occur with an acute sinus infection, which produces symptoms such as congestion, nasal drainage, headache and stuffy nose. Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Sinusitis and…..
Read MoreAugust 29th, 2010 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Many eating disorders and indigestion, constipation and diarrhoea involve the activity of the Spleen/Pancreas The spleen is a fist sized organ located in the upper-left portion of the abdomen between the stomach and the diaphragm. The principle functions of the spleen have nothing to do with digestion (whereas the pancreas has quite a bit to…..
Read MoreAugust 29th, 2010 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by the inflammation and constricting of the airways. Several different factors trigger asthmatic episodes, including stress, infectious agents, pollutants and allergens. When one of these “triggers” irritates the airways, the muscles surrounding them tighten, restricting the flow of air to the lungs. Symptoms of asthma are tightness in…..
Read MoreAugust 21st, 2010 | Posted in 3 Various Specific Problems
Insomnia — a term used broadly to define “difficulty with sleeping” — can take many forms. Your insomnia may be characterized by one of these problems primarily, but it most likely will entail some combination of:  trouble falling asleep; difficulty staying asleep; frequent wakings; waking up too early; not feeling rested when you wake up.…..
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