Low Immune function is the #1 cause, as seen through the eyes of Asian medicine. Stress is one significant drain on are immune system the other is poor diet and lack of proper nutrition.
Acupuncture and herbal therapies will boost immune and thus overall body function. Coaching of stress reducing strategies and proactive choices in food and dietary practices are essential elements in restoring health.
by Annie Raddatz, Lac
Archive for the “Health & Well-Being” CategoryHypertensionResearch has shown that younger people are now more afflicted by hypertension. A recent study showed 35% of teenagers have high blood pressure. Because heart disease, the number one killer of Americans and elevated blood pressure, significantly increases one’s risk for related heart conditions, it is easy to understand why the World Health Organization warns, “control of hypertension is one of the biggest challenges facing health authorities in the world.” Common symptoms of high blood pressure include: recurrent Drugs used to treat high blood pressure must be taken daily and carry with them potentially harmful side effects like fatigue, kidney failure, depression, and dizziness. There is extensive literature demonstrating that acupuncture effectively lowers blood pressure and is recommended as an alternative treatment for some patients. Researchers have found that by inserting acupuncture needles at specific points on the skin, nerves are stimulatded which reach up to the brain and to the cells in the brain that control blood Dr. John Longhurst, a professor of medicine at the University of California, Irvine says, “There’s evidence from our laboratory and many other laboratories to suggest that cells quiet down after acupuncture.” When those cells “quiet down,” or become less active, blood vessels relax and blood pressure lowers. To support acupuncture treatments, a-z Therapy Center adjunctive therapies include; herbal therapy, dietary considerations, and other natural means to safely lower blood pressure. by Acupuncturist, Annie Raddatz, LAc Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Gastrointestinal disordersPoor Auto-Immune function is the #1 cause, as seen through the eyes of Asian medicine. Stress is one significant drain on the immune system. There are many forms of stress. Emotional stress can be caused by the thoughts and feelings that we accumulate throughout our lives; i.e., worry, fear, anger, anxiety. Low self esteem or a glass half full view of life will contribute to creating an inner turmoil, which makes healthy digestion impossible. Relationships with others in our lives can produce stressful results to our systems. Another source of stress is poor diet and lack of proper nutrition. Energy and blood circulation becomes constrained and causes blockages throughout the gastrointestinal system. In order to function normally again, these obstructions must be removed. Acupuncture opens the blockages and restores energy and blood flow. Herbal therapies will boost immune and thus overall body function. Coaching of stress reducing strategies and proactive choices in food and dietary practices are essential elements in restoring health. by Annie Raddatz, LAc (Acupuncturist) AsthmaAsthma is a chronic lung disorder in which the walls of the airways become inflammed. Asthma attacks are often brought on by environmental triggers and various forms of stress that lower the resistance of the immune system. An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from asthma, and fortunately, Chinese Medicine is a safe and effective means of treating the condition. A study from the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care at the University Hospital of Vienna, Austria showed that after ten weeks of acupuncture treatments over 70% of chronic asthma patients achieved substantial results. Acupuncture reduced inflamation within the airways. In addition to acupuncture, various means of treatment may be appropriate. These could include things chinese herbs to strengthen the lungs, lifestyle coaching and breathing exercises to reduce anxiety, and guided imagery meditations to promote overall relaxation and increase function within the body. Testing with our medical physician may be part of the evaluation and treatment. by Annie Raddatz, LAc, (Acupuncturist) ArthritisThere are many types of Arthritis. However they all are inflammatory conditions. Arthritis affects various joints and connective tissue throughout the body causing pain and rigidity. Lack of ability to move can result in a less than normal lifestyle. Many people are suffering from the affects of this crippling disease. Acupuncture is quite effective in reducing inflammation and increasing circulation of energy and blood to the affected area. Acupuncture is well known to reduce pain through these methods. Many patients are able to reduce or eliminate dangerous medications and live a normal life after an Acupuncture treatment plan is completed. Annie Raddatz, LAc, LMT – a-z Therapy Center Acupuncturist |
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