Vertebral arthritis is almost always a form of osteoarthritis that results from years of stooped posture and poor flexibility. The anterior aspect of the joints have experienced destruction of ...

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The most common symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden, uncontrolled need or urge to urinate; followed by the need to urinate excessively throughout the day and night, independent of fluid ...

Recently, I was interviewed by Cosmetic Surgery Magazine for an article on the merits of facial acupuncture versus Botox. While the article was perhaps, a little surprisingly, even-handed in its ...

A herniated disc in the lumbar (lower) spine is the most common cause of chronic sciatica. New research suggests acupuncture may be a great option for these patients. The multicenter, two-arm clinical ...

Emotions act as a warning sign to the practitioner, indicating what organs may be involved in a patient’s pattern of imbalance. One of my main treatment goals when working with these patients is to ...

The eight extraordinary meridians, pathways of energy (qi), run deep within our bodies, and supply the 12 regular meridians with qi and blood, supporting our DNA or genetic heritage. They have no ...

Think of your most difficult patient – the one you try to motivate and work so hard with to develop a realistic treatment plan with achievable and measurable goals. Week after week, you see this ...

I recently had a wonderful teaching opportunity with a patient who experienced tremendous results using the patent medicine Gan Mao Ling for an acute cold / flu. I always make sure all my patients ...

A good business plan helps to define your target market, competitive advantage and optimum pricing strategies, and prepares the business for upcoming challenges. Developing a SWOT analysis can help ...

Dr. Kory Ward-Cook has over 35 years of experience as a medical laboratory professional, educator, and executive in association management. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and currently ...

The first information about acupuncture and moxibustion reached Europe in the 13th century, thanks to missionaries, merchants and travellers. It was only in the 1950s, however, that work began on ...