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Although the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is still unknown, there are drugs available on the market to help with the symptoms. The problems with these medications are the side effects and their limited effectiveness. A 2005 Taiwanese study reported in the American Journal of Physiology—Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology points to the effectiveness of . . . → Read More: Acupuncture Treats Acid Reflux Disease (GERD) The producer of Aspartame, Ajinomoto is initiating a new marketing push that will rebrand the sweetener as “AminoSweet”. Aspartame is commonly found in diet soft drinks (Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi), artificial sweeteners (NutraSweet, Equal, Splenda, Spoonful), candies and flavored medicines. Aspartame is used in many foods and beverages touted as sugar-free or low calorie. But you might . . . → Read More: Aspartame Name Change, Don’t Be Fooled That acupuncture benefits patients with pain would have come as no surprise to the father of modern medicine, Sir William Osler, who practiced acupuncture over half a century before Chairman Mao and the “new” Traditional Chinese Medicine. Near the end of the 19th century, Osler wrote in his most famous work, “The Principles and Practice of . . . → Read More: Acupuncture Reduces Pain Have you ever wondered how acupuncture affects your body? Here is a brief list of how this ancient therapy helps the body physiologically. Acupuncture Stimulates: * Endorphins and other neurotransmitters to control pain * Leukocytes to fight infection and boost immune response * Prostaglandins to reduce inflammation and swelling to prevent tissue damage * Nerve conduction to . . . → Read More: How Can You Benefit From Acupuncture? |
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Steven Sonmore, LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in Minneapolis, Minnesota with over 20 years experience of health care and pain management.
