Food allergies, heartburn, peptic ulcer, constipation, chronic diarrhea, indigestion, anorexia, irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. Hormone imbalances, irregular and painful periods, PMS, infertility in women and men, menopause, fibroids Back, neck,shoulder, and knee pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, bursitis,sprains and strains Energy - Vital substance produced by the organs flowing on pathways to every cell in the body. Energy moves the blood.

The World Health Organization recommends the following conditions for acupuncture:Acute sinusitis, Acute rhinitis, Common cold, Acute tonsillitis,Bronchopulmonary Diseases, Acute bronchitis, Bronchial asthma,Eye Disorders, Acute conjuctivitis, Cataract (without complications), Myopia, Central retinitis,Disorders of the Mouth,Toothache Pain after tooth extraction, Gingivitis Pharyngitis,Orthopedic Disorders, Periarthritis humeroscapularis, Tennis elbow, Sciatica, Low back pain, Rheumatoid arthrit.

Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture treats the same variety of diseases as body acupuncture. It has wide application in internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, gynecology, etc. However, it is effective most notably in the treatment of acute conditions, pain and nervous system disorders.

Generally, medical acupuncture is an effective way to treat a very large number of medical conditions. Currently, Dr. Lundgren restricts his practice to: Autoimmune conditions such as Lupus or Rheumatoid arthritis that do not respond to conventional medicine.

Some patients feel progressively better after each treatment. Some illnesses, however, so dull the senses that the full severity of the symptoms is no longer clearly felt. As the healing progresses, sensitivity also returns so that a patient may feel temporarily worse. This passes within a short time and the patient typically feels much better. This phenomenon is known as a "healing crisis."

While acupuncture may be most popular for its effectiveness in alleviating pain, it has a much broader range of applications. The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of many medical problems, including: Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendonitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis.

A : Since TCM was the only form of treatment available to billions of people for many centuries, it was used to treat all conditions. In California, practitioners of TCM are not allowed to diagnose or treat cancer or perform abortive procedures. However, almost all other conditions have been treated with TCM. It is my opinion that some conditions, especially life threatening acute conditions are better treated with Western medicine and I refer out accordingly.

A.The vast majority of patients accept acupuncture very well. Dogs and cats usually relax and may even get a little sleepy during treatment. Treatments vary in length, frequency and method of stimulation (regular and electro acupuncture for example). Acu-sessions usually last around 20 minutes and depending upon the nature of the condition, may require 4-6 treatments for best results.

Medical acupuncture is practiced by a Medical Doctor who is licensed and trained in Western medicine. As practiced in the modern Western world, medical acupuncture is usually a combination of European and North American techniques, based on 200 years of Western medical investigation into acupuncture.

Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with conventional western medicine, osteopathic or chiropractic adjustments, or naturopathic prescriptions. It is important to inform your acupuncturist of all other treatments.

All Riverside County Department firefighters are trained to handle medical emergencies. In most areas, paramedics are assigned to the engines. The fire department will be able to get to your location faster than private ambulances, so our arrival provides emergency medical care sooner -- and during medical emergencies, time is the most important factor.

Acupuncture is indicated mainly for functional problems such as those that involve paralysis, noninfectious inflammation (such as allergies), and pain. For small animals, the following are some of the general conditions which may be treated with acupuncture: For large animals, acupuncture is again commonly used for functional problems.

No. If you have concerns or questions about a condition such as blood diseases, blood clotting disorders, pregnancy, pharmaceutical drugs you are currently taking, or any other medical diagnosis, please call us with your questions.

Yes, acupuncture is not generally recommended as the primary method of treatment for severe infection cancer, and heart failure. How, acupuncture has been found useful in studies for easing the side effects of chemotherapy and of pain in advanced cancer patients.

Most of our recipients suffer from alopecia areata. Others have experienced hair loss from radiation therapy and chemotherapy, severe burns or trauma, and various other genetic and dermatological conditions. View Causes of Hair Loss.

Each potential donor is evaluated for the presence of conditions or illnesses that might put the transplant recipients at risk. The only, absolute, contraindications to donation are the presence of HIV infection and/or active hepatitis infection. All other medical conditions are evaluated individually at the time of donation. Many people with chronic medical problems have safely donated vital organs and tissue.

Hair loss attributed to genetic factors; can often be "patchy" with particular severity in one or two areas of the head. Often referred to as androgenetic alopecia or male or female pattern baldness. Extremely common. Damage or loss caused by compulsive hair-pulling and twisting, with increased severity during times of emotional stress. Our system is particularly effective here because pulling at our system won't give you the same "sensation" as pulling out your own hair.

No. (The DNA evaluated in this test is often called “junk DNA’ because of its lack of medical information.)

A : Yes, TCM is a complete and well rounded healing system that can be used in conjunction with almost all other systems. In China, it is very common to have an acupuncture and herbal treatment wing and a Western medical wing in a hospital. For example, a patient undergoing heart surgery might be given acupuncture to boost the immune system before surgery, acupuncture anesthesia during surgery, and an IV drip of Chinese Herbs in recovery.

Why does a big, red engine arrive when I wanted an ambulance? Because firefighters and the engine can usually get there first, and time is critical in a medical emergency. In the early days, fire stations were strategically located so the crews could quickly get to burning buildings. Obviously, time is an important aspect of firefighting, because flames can rapidly spread through a building.

The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization have recognized acupuncture as an effective treatment for diseases in 26 to 40 disease categories.

While the recent clinical trials have concentrated on conditions such as neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy, there is an expectation among those studying this compound that its beneficial effects may be far more wide-ranging, to include: sciatica, vascular health, general nerve health, improved blood pressure, general cellular protection, anti-aging, fibromyalgia, prevention of lactic acidosis, and treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Respiratory ailments such as colds, the flu, bronchitis, and asthma can often be more successfully treated with herbal remedies than with conventional methods. Women suffering from PMS have found herbal remedies to relieve their symptoms. Herbalism also provides menopausal women with an alternative to hormone therapies. Men with prostate problems can also benefit from this treatment regime.

Many extended health insurance plans do cover up to $500 of acupuncture each year. Check with your health insurance provider for details.

The treatments are performed using either solid stainless steel needles or by needle-free laser applications. Acupuncture needles are unlike needles used for hypodermic injections or drawing blood, which are hollow and have cutting edges. Acupuncture needles have smooth points, not cutting edges, and are hair thin. As a result, most patients have virtually pain-free experiences during the treatments.