By Staff writer, on August 27th, 2010 It is estimated that as many as 15 million people in the United States suffer from eczema. This pesky skin problem usually looks like dry, scaly red skin patches accompanied by intense itching. Conventional Western medical treatment can include corticosteroids, which have some serious side effects like organ damage. Excessive use of topical corticosteroids can also produce an array of serious skin problems (American Family Physician, Jul 1993). Recently a group of German researchers might have an answer to provide relief to the itching caused by eczema. By Staff writer, on August 14th, 2010 Research published in Science News (1994) raises the question of whether antihistamines taken for allergies may be linked to cancer. Studies in mice have shown that antihistamines promote the growth of malignant tumors. Scientists at the University of Manitoba believe that the use of various medications, including antihistamines and antidepressants, may increase the risk for cancer. In February 1994, the Department of Health and Human Services noted an increase in the incidence of cancer in the United States. Scientists at the University of Manitoba believe that the consumption of various medications, including antihistamines and antidepressants, may increase the risk for cancer and may be part of the reason for the increase. They have demonstrated that drugs like Elavil, Claritin, Hismanal, Atarax, Unisom, Prozac, NyQuil and Reactine have all resulted in tumors in animal studies. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on July 17th, 2010 According to OK! Magazine Jennifer Aniston decided to get acupuncture after her friend Sheryl Crow advised her to do so. Apparently Jen sees Sheryl as some sort of a health guru and has been getting the singer’s advice on Chinese medicine. “Jen sees Sheryl as her health guru, so when she suggested acupuncture, Jen went with it straight away,” said one insider. Jen wants to get pregnant so she’s convinced acupuncture will give her a helping hand. “It’s reduced her stress, made her skin glow, helped her with weight loss and made her happier,” said one insider. This is a preview of Jennifer Aniston Gets Acupuncture Upon Sheryl Crow’s Advice . Read the full post (139 words, estimated 33 secs reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on July 7th, 2010 
Would you like to reduce your hunger so you can eat less? The Acupuncture Weight Control program is a series of acupuncture treatments that helps you feel full so that you can eat less and still have energy. This holistic therapy allows your body to take in less fat from the food you eat.
Recently CNN.com published a story about a Chinese rap group comprising of 4 women called Qian Jin Zu He, which means “1,000 Pounds” – their combined weight. Their famous song was “So What If I’m Fat?” They are currently using acupuncture, exercise and diet to lose weight. This is a preview of Weight Loss Minneapolis: ’1000 Pound Rapper’ Uses Acupuncture to Lose Weight . Read the full post (369 words, 1 image, estimated 1:29 mins reading time)By Staff writer, on June 16th, 2010 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a complete health care system that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition, massage, exercise and meditation. The beauty of Chinese medicine is that it is a participatory medicine. The patient is just as responsible for their health as is the practitioner. So when you go to see a licensed acupuncturist, they might give you some homework to do such as stretches, acupressure massage to relieve your pain, diet (foods to use, foods to avoid), breathing exercises or meditation. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on June 1st, 2010 You’ve probably had headaches of some sort. Maybe you popped a Tylenol or Aspirin and forget about it. But some headaches need professional evaluation. June 6-12 marks National Headache Awareness Week. Headaches obviously are complex, with a wide range of causes from sinus problems, to eyestrain, stress, lack of sleep or even drinking too much caffeine. The goals of National Headache Awareness Week are:
• to attract recognition that headache pain is a real and legitimate condition
• to encourage sufferers to see a licensed health professional for proper diagnosis and treatment
• to let headache sufferers know that there are treatments for their condition that works. By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on May 24th, 2010 If You’ve Been Curious About How Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine Works, This Video Is For You. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about getting acupuncture for a chronic health problem like hot flashes, migraines, low back pain or depression but you weren’t sure what you were getting into. Or you might be getting acupuncture now and you’d love to better understand how this amazing therapy is helping you. This is a preview of What You’ve Always Wanted To Know About Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine But Were Afraid To Ask . Read the full post (282 words, estimated 1:08 mins reading time)By Steven Sonmore L. Ac., on May 15th, 2010  Here’s your chance to receive a free Chinese pulse diagnosis. Stop by the YMCA – Southwest Area Health Fair at 550 Opperman Drive in Eagan, MN 55123 on Wednesday, May 26th from 2 to 5pm.
The most respected method of diagnosis in Chinese Medicine is “Pulse Diagnosis.” This method is a lost art with very few practitioners competent in its immense subtlety. Steven Sonmore, L.Ac. is personally trained in this lost art. Used correctly, the pulse can reveal anatomical problems such as soft tissue damage, allergies, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, ovarian cysts, bone spurs, gall stones, sinus infections, gastric ulcers and a host of other physical aliments. At the Complete Oriental Medical Care, LLC this method of pulse diagnosis is used daily in our treatment protocol. By Staff writer, on May 7th, 2010 Traditional Chinese medicine has offered effective pain relief to mankind for thousands of years. Now to confirm its scientific validity, this treatment of pain has received support in the May issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, the official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS). Dr. Philip Lang and fellow researchers of the University of Munich used quantitative sensory testing to detect changes in pain sensitivity with acupuncture in 24 healthy volunteers. After applying acupuncture to the leg, the researchers found that pain thresholds increased by up to 50 percent. Effects were noted in both the treated leg and the untreated leg. This is a preview of Scientific Validation of Acupuncture for Pain Relief . Read the full post (447 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)By Staff writer, on April 27th, 2010 Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (also called Cosmetic Acupuncture) is extremely popular with movie stars and the entertainment industry. Stars such as Madonna and Cher receive it regularly to help them look young. According to celebrity gossip website showbizspy.com, Hollywood superstar Sandra Bullock – who recently won an Oscar for her role in “The Blind Side” – has regular sessions of acupuncture. “Sandra gets the treatment three times a week whether she’s at home on or on set” a source revealed to ShowBizSpy. “It’s in her contract that studios have to pay for it!” This is a preview of Who Gets Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture? . Read the full post (536 words, estimated 2:09 mins reading time) | Schedule an AppointmentTo Inquire or Schedule an Appointment
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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.