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As denoted by the World Health Organization (WHO), Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat the following conditions: Musculoskeletal Arthritis and Tendonitis, low back and neck pain, Tennis elbow and frozen shoulder, chronic pain syndromes Respiratory Asthma and Bronchitis, smoking cessation, chest infections Ear/Nose/Throat Sore throat, Sinusitis, Cold/flu syndrome (Read More Treatable Conditions) "What is the difference between Traditional Chinese Style Acupuncture and Japanese Style Acupuncture?
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" Traditional Chinese Acupuncture utilizes sterile needles, adjunctive therapeutic techniques and natural herbs to address the condition in question. This style also employs the evaluation process of pulse taking, tongue mapping, and clinical ob...
Marlborough Wellness Center
HOW TO KEEP FROM GETTING SICK:You cannot catch a cold by going outside in the cold weather with wet hair or by not being dressed appropriately! That is an old myth which is not based on facts. Colds are spread by viruses, not bad weather. The reason you may catch more colds in the fall and winter is because you re spending more time indoors and have greater exposure to people who are infected. TIP: Wash your hands frequently, get your rest, and eat a balanced diet. Don t touch your face after contact with a sick person, as that helps the germs get near your mucus membranes (mouth, nose, eyes) and gives the germs a way to enter your body. Also, don t share drinking or eating utensils.WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET SICK: Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Treat a fever over 101 degrees with a fever-reducing medicine, such as Tylenol, Motrin or Advil. Some new prescription drugs can shorten symptoms caused
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FLU FACTSEach year about 20,000 children are hospitalized due to the flu, and some even die from serious complications. The flu, which can cause symptoms such as high fever, cough, headache, nausea, weakness and muscle aches, can easily spread ...
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Vaishnavi Vittal , 20 Aug 2009 Symptoms in children * Fast breathing * Breathlessness* Wheezing * Blue skin or lips * Not drinking enough fluids * Irritable Excessive vomiting * SeizuresSymptoms in adults * Difficulty in breathing or shortness of bre...
Citizen Matters: Swine Flu or A(H1N1): Everything you need to know
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Harrison s Principles of Internal Medicine, 16th edition describes it as follows: Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by infection with influenza viruses. The illness affects the upper and/or lower respiratory tract and is often acc...
H1N1 FAQ
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General Blood Donation450-mL, or less than 1 pint, of whole blood is collected from each donor in a plastic bag that contains an anticoagulant preservative.Apheresis Component DonationApheresis is a specialized form of blood donation in which only on...
American Red Cross
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Though not all inclusive, the following are examples of items that will require a doctor's "prescription":*Acid Controllers *Digestive Aids*Allergy & Sinus *Feminine Anti-Fungal/Anti-Itch*Antibiotic Products *Hemorrhoidal Preps*Anti-Diarrheals *Laxat...
Concepts in Benefits - Bringing out the Best in Benefits
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We treat people with a variety of health conditions. Click here to see a list of the most common conditions that we treat. Acute Athletic Injuries Allergies/Asthma Anemia Anti-aging and Preventative Medicine Anxiety/Depression Arthritis Attention Def...
Downtown Naturopath
