Studies Show Acupuncture Effective for Peripheral Neuropathy In Diabetics

A 2007 study called “Clinical Observation On The Effects of Acupuncture In Treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy” comprising of 60 participants found that those receiving acupuncture had a greater improvement in neurological symptoms as well as improved nerve function for both sensory and motor nerve conduction when compared to the control group.

A Chinese study with 90 participants receiving body or wrist and ankle acupuncture had significantly improved blood sugar and lipids, decreased blood viscosity, and improved functions of peripheral nerve cells. This resulted in therapeutic effects for diabetic peripheral neuritis compared to the control group.

Integrative Medicine For Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus (DM) refers to a group of common metabolic disorders related to hyperglycemia. While there are many different types of DM, DM is increasing in incidence worldwide and predisposes one to numerous other medical conditions including cardiovascular, renal disease, lower extremity amputations and adult blindness.

The two classes of DM are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.  DM Type 1 is characterized by total or near-total insulin deficiency and Type 2 DM are a heterogeneous group of disorders that all have defining features based on:

• degree of insulin resistance
• impaired insulin secretion
• increased production of glucose

Are We A Drug Nation?

There are so many people out there that need help with their health. And there are way too many people on too many prescription drugs. Check out this hilarious

Happy Chinese New Year!

The Year of the Ox, which started on January 26, might be your most peaceful year since 2000. The Ox in Chinese astrology is no bull in a china shop. He/she is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. They are tireless workers who are detail oriented and believe in doing things right the first time. The ox person is not extravagant, and spends his/her money wisely. Some famous Oxen are Barack Obama, Jon Bon Jovi, Jeff Bridges, Richard Burton, Charlie Chaplin, Bill Cosby, Sammy Davis Jr, Walt Disney, Dustin Hoffman and Anthony Hopkins.

Qi Gong for Diabetes Workshop in Minneapolis, Dec. 13th

Over 17 million people in the U.S. suffer from diabetes. Symptoms include extreme fatigue, blurred vision, itchy skin, frequent or reoccurring infections and numbness of hands or feet. But the truth is you can learn Chinese Qi Gong to prevent or control diabetes on December 13, 2008.

  Join us to discover Qi Gong For Diabetes and Tai Chi to relieve stress and boost your energy. These exercises are gentle and require no equipment. Heal your body & mind this winter season.

No experience is necessary because each form will be divided into separate exercises that are easy to learn. Discover how to effectively work with your life energy.

Treating Diabetes with Acupuncture

You don’t realize it yet, but in the 2 next minutes you’re going to find out that Chinese medicine has been treating diabetes for thousands of years. Called Xiao-Ke, or “wasting and thirsting,” it was first described in one of the oldest books about Chinese medical theory, Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic). Written around 100 B.C. this ancient text says the syndrome arises from consuming too much fatty, sweet, or rich foods. It is states that diabetes typically occurs among wealthy people: “you ask them to refrain from a rich diet, which they may resist.” This description fits Type 2 diabetes.

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