Fernando Tundisi Health Concept

Traditional acupuncture and fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is characterised by widespread pain and a heightened, painful response to pressure. Symptoms of chronic fatigue and sleep disturbance are also commonly seen. It is estimated that 2 to 4  % of the population suffer from this extremely debilitating condition. The purpose of this piece will be to briefly discuss fibromyalgia from a western biomedical perspective, and then to look at how traditional acupuncture can be employed to help with this condition, and finally, to discuss the available research on the effectiveness of acupuncture. Fibromyalgia & western medicine Fibromyalgia is sometimes given the longer name of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, because often the symptoms are not restricted to pain, but can include fatigue, disturbed sleep, and joint stiffness, and in addition It is often seen together with psychiatric conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. The name literally means 'muscle and connective tis...

11 Crucial Tips for Better Digestion By Jack Adam Weber, L.Ac., Dipl. C.H. The following tips are helpful for everyone, especially those with digestive issues. I pulled these eleven from a list of fifty-four that were part of a talk I gave on digestive health a few months back. They are culled from years of personal and clinical experience, as well as from the annals of both Eastern and Western medicine. Many of these tips have conflicting research and opinions. The suggestions I offer, therefore, are ones that I have watched work. These are guidelines; try them and notice what works for you. Remember too, however, that future imbalance may develop from poor habits, even if they feel okay in the present. If you suffer from poor digestion, or want to optimize your health, I recommend you give these a try. These tips are not meant to diagnose or to treat any specific disease. Please consult with a physician if symptoms are severe or persist. Happy eating! Tip:  Do not drink liquids b...

Acupuncture is worth a try for chronic pain POSTED APRIL 01, 2013, 10:48 AM Daniel Pendick ,  Executive Editor,  Harvard Men's Health Watch Chronic pain in the muscles and joints can make life miserable. Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and appropriate exercises can often ease the pain. But when they don’t, acupuncture is an option with a good track record that’s worth considering. Over the years there has been substantial debate about whether acupuncture really works for chronic pain. Research from an international team of experts adds to the evidence that it does provide real relief from common forms of pain. The team pooled the results of 29 studies involving nearly 18,000 participants. Some had acupuncture, some had “sham” acupuncture, and some didn’t have acupuncture at all. Overall, acupuncture relieved pain by about 50%. The results were published in  Archives of Internal Medicine . The study isn’t the last wor...