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Overactive Bladder and Acupuncture

Pacific Wellness — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:30:34 +0000

Overactive Bladder and Acupuncture
Tim H. Tanaka, Ph.D.

Acupuncture has traditionally been utilized to treat a variety of urinary bladder dysfunctions and symptoms.

Research studies have suggested that acupuncture may be effective in treating chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, preventing recurrent urinary tract infections, and relieving recurrent cystitis and overactive bladder. The exact mechanisms by which acupuncture works for certain individuals with urinary symptoms are unknown. However, it has been suggested that acupuncture elicits autonomic responses that exert a modulation effect on the nerves that control bladder function. In addition, acupuncture has been shown to positively influence the immune system and psycho-emotional status, and these effects may also benefit certain individuals with urinary symptoms. Here, I primarily discuss how acupuncture works in the management of overactive bladder symptoms. Read the full article on AcupunctureMoxibustion.com.

What is “AcupunctureMoxibustion”?

Pacific Wellness — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:01:21 +0000

Acupuncture literally means needle-puncture. Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy on acupoints. In countries such as Japan and China, the practice of acupuncture is referred to as shinkyu (or zhenjiu), meaning AcupunctureMoxibustion (one word). Acupuncture and Moxibustion have been administered in tandem since ancient times. In Ontario, however, not many people have been treated with moxibustion, partly due to the fact that many acupuncture training programs offered locally were taught mainly the needling part, not moxibustion in depth. It is traditionally believed that acupuncture used in conjunction with moxibustion profoundly enhances each modality’s effects. Learn more about Moxibustion.

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Pacific Wellness — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:36:31 +0000

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Pacific Wellness — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:32:42 +0000

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic, functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, cramping, excessive bloating, constipation, and/or diarrhea. As many as 20 percent of the adult population, or one in five Americans, have symptoms of IBS, making it one of the most common disorders diagnosed by doctors. Information on IBS and acupuncture treatment has been uploaded on AcupunctureMoxibustion.com

www.acupuncturemoxibustion.com/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

Dr. Tanaka at The ICMART 2011 World Congress

Pacific Wellness — Thu, 19 May 2011 12:23:50 +0000

Dr. Tanaka Presented His Paper at The ICMART 2011 World Congress on Medical Acupuncture: The State of the Art of Acupuncture in Integrative MedicineThe congress was held on May 13-15, in Hague, Netherlands. This was his second presentation in Hague since the fall of last year, when he participated in The 7th World Congress of Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Tanaka’s Presentations in Holland

Pacific Wellness — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:09:28 +0000

Dr. Tanaka Presented His Paper at The 7th World Congress of Chinese Medicine in the Netherlands

The congress was held at the World Forum Convention Center in Hague on Oct 1-2^nd. The theme was “The Clinical Practice and Scientific Research of Chinese Medicine”. Treatment of infertility and Anti-Aging were among the main topics discussed in this international meeting. During the congress, Dr. Tanaka presented his paper on traditional East Asian medicine diagnostics.

Tanaka, TH. Standardization of Sublingual Tongue Diagnosis, Proceedings of 7^th World Congress on Chinese medicine, 2010, P203

7th World Congress of Chinese Medicine opens in Netherlands

Singapore, Oct 4, 2010:

The seventh World Congress of Chinese Medicine (WCCM) started on Friday, Oct 1st, with more than 800 experts and professionals from dozens of countries, focusing on its clinical progress and global spread. It was a two-day event that concluded on Oct 2nd. The theme of the two-day congress was “the clinical practice, scientific research and new medicine and cure development of Chinese medicine”.

There is a growing interest in Chinese medicine in the world, especially in European countries. Acupuncture in the Netherlands is increasingly being accepted as a complementary medicine, in addition to regular medicine.

The standardization of Chinese medicine was another focus of this congress. Presentations and lectures on “Technical requirement for registration of Chinese medicine in EU” and “Quality control of Chinese medicine”, attracted hundreds.

The Annual World Congress of Chinese Medicine was a global event for Chinese medicine. Since it’s establishment in 2003, this event has attracted hundreds of experts and scholars worldwide. The next congress will be held in London in 2011.

From: http://www.biospectrumasia.com/Content/041010CHN14131.asp

It’s official: stressed out women less likely to get pregnant

Pacific Wellness — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:00:59 +0000

It’s official: stressed out women less likely to get pregnant

ENGLAND (NBC) – It’s long been suspected that stress can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant.

Now, for the first time, British scientists have found concrete evidence that stressed-out women have a harder time conceiving.

Researchers took saliva samples from more than 400 fertile women. They measured levels of alpha-amylase, a compound produced by the salivary gland when people experience stress.

Women with high levels of alpha amylase were found to be about 12 percent less likely to get pregnant…

…Dr. Melissa Esposito, a reproductive endocrinologist, said many of her patients found mind-body therapies like yoga and acupuncture to be helpful.

“I’ve certainly seen in many of my patients,” she said. “When they do acupuncture, they have less stress and anxiety and they feel good about doing it.”

Read the complete news story here: http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=13211994

Read more about Acupuncture and Infertility

Going Under the Needle

Pacific Wellness — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:58:57 +0000

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Chinese culture has turned to acupuncture for pain treatment pain for more than 5,000 years. Now, studies in the U.S. are trying to find out if this ancient medical art is more than just a legend.

More than 3 million adults and 150,000 kids turned to acupuncture for their ailments in 2008. Now, experts are hoping to find the science behind what one girl calls her “only source” of relief…Read more

Video: Acupuncture for pain

Article: Acupuncture Treatment for Migraine Headaches

Acupuncture Styles

Pacific Wellness — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:03:17 +0000

Acupuncture Styles

Since the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act was passed in 2006, the Transitional Council has been working hard to develop standards and a registration process for acupuncturists in Ontario. It is, however, expected to be at least another year or two before the registration of acupuncturists in Ontario begins.

This means that currently virtually anyone can identify him- or herself as an acupuncturist and perform acupuncture in Ontario. More and more health care professionals, such as chiropractors, physiotherapists, naturopaths, and massage therapists, are including acupuncture in their treatment modalities. This trend has a positive side: it provides patients with more options and increased convenience. But it is important for consumers to be aware of the wide variety of training backgrounds possessed and treatment methods used by those offering acupuncture at this time in Ontario.

You can learn more about acupuncture styles and qualification/education issues on the following pages:

http://www.acupuncture-treatment.com/styles.html

http://www.acupuncture-treatment.com/find_acupunturist.html

Canadian Singer Celine Dion is Expecting Twin Boys

Pacific Wellness — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:40:05 +0000

The singer, 42, announced on her Web site that she’s expecting twin boys, due in November, 2010. She underwent six in-vitro fertilization treatments, and was also getting acupuncture, before getting pregnant with twins.