One of the oldest and most trusted forms of alternative health care practices is acupuncture, and there are many different practitioners of it in the country today. And with over two and a half million residents in DFW area, North Texas is home to many different acupuncture clinics that can help you get relief from a variety of different ailments and regain your wellness. If you’re trying to find the best possible care for the different issues that this type of ancient remedy can help, knowing a bit more about it can help you do so.
Basically, acupuncture is the process of using hair-thin needles to help promote proper flow of energy throughout the body. It’s commonly believed that issues with the flow of energy in your body can cause muscular pain, headaches, digestive pain, and a wide range of other issues. And recent studies have found that in some cases acupuncture does indeed provide relief for certain types of pain and for certain issues. By alleviating stress and helping stimulate various aspects of your wellness, many have reported less pain, more energy, and better overall well-being as a result of their treatment.
Some experts suggest that a large part of why acupuncture is so effective at helping with so many different issues is that it manages to help alleviate stress and calm the mind and body. Since stress is such a leading cause of various illnesses and issues, just the ability to reduce that stress and relax the body’s muscles can often deliver very real results that can’t be ignored. Results could be immediate or cumulative, but the millions who swear by this alternative health care treatment will tell you that they are simply too real to be ignored.
To really get the maximum benefit from your acupuncture treatment, you’ll want to use it as part of a broad-spectrum treatment. This means that you should add it to a regular exercise regimen, nutrition counseling, massage, and other options. By focusing on a wide range of different issues you’ll be able to develop the best possible results. Try to find a good alternative health care center that utilizes acupuncture along with these other treatments to ensure you find the success that you’re looking for.
Call us today at 817.835.0885
To trying new things,
Mark Tryling, L.Ac.,
Phone # 817.835.0885
www.meridianharmonics.com
Meridian Harmonics Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
2044 Bedford Rd.
Bedford, TX 76021
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Power Foods to Increase Your Energy
If you're wondering why you're tired after a full night's sleep the answer might be on your plate. Nutritional deficiencies can make you feel under the weather. And eating too much of the wrong things can have the same effect. So if you haven't been functioning at 100 percent, try these foods to give your well-being a big boost.
Eat this to boost energy Feel like every day is a labor to just get through? You may not be getting enough iron. Add in the fact that you lose the mineral when you menstruate, and you may feel groggy and fuzzy-headed even if you don't have a full-blown deficiency.
The remedy: Eat more red meats, fish, and poultry—the best animal-based sources of iron. (Liver contains one of the highest amounts, too, but steer clear if you're pregnant, since its high vitamin A content may be dangerous to a developing baby.) Don't eat meat? Go for soybeans, lentils, spinach, and fortified cereals. Iron isn't as easily absorbed by your body in those forms, but adding vitamin C will help, so enjoy a glass of orange juice with those cornflakes.
If you tend to have heavy periods, you're probably losing more iron than the average woman, so be extra sure you're eating plenty of iron-rich foods.
Eat this to feel calm You know that caffeine can put you on edge. But here's another source of jitters: too many refined carbs—foods high in white flour (cookies, sugary cereals, white bread, etc.) and stripped of nutrients and fiber that normally keep your blood sugar stable.
A big dose of refined carbs causes your blood sugar level to soar and an excessive amount of insulin to be secreted by the pancreas. You may be antsy as a result: think toe-tapping and/or an inability to focus. Then, the extra insulin will make your blood sugar plummet, Levine explains, leaving you feeling sluggish.
To help prevent those drastic spikes and drops in blood sugar, Levine says, your meals and snacks should be based around lean protein, healthy fats, and unrefined carbohydrates. That means loading up on brown rice, whole-grain bread and pasta, whole oats, and, of course, fruits, veggies, and legumes.
Eat this to get sharp So you misplaced your car keys. Again. A lack of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12—both brain-boosting nutrients—could be to blame.
"Omega-3s are loaded with DHA, a type of fatty acid that helps promote well-functioning synapses," says Dr. Joseph Quinn, associate professor of neurology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.
Translation: It keeps neurons in your brain firing more effectively. A lack of B12, meanwhile, has been linked with confusion, numbness, and fatigue. Up to 15 percent of Americans could be low on B12, according to the NIH, in part because some people may have trouble absorbing the nutrient.
Get your brain back on track by including more fatty, omega-3-rich fish like mackerel, trout, herring, tuna, and salmon. To get more B12, try fortified breakfast cereal (many have 100 percent of the recommended daily value), liver, cooked clams, yogurt, cheese, whole eggs, and ham, as well as fish like salmon and trout. If you're upping your intake of these foods and still feel disoriented, ask your doctor if you should consider having your B12 level tested.
Eat this to beat bloating Yes, veggies and legumes are great for you. But certain ones—like beans, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower—can produce lots of gas, leaving you with major bloat. (Complex sugars may be the culprit - difficult to digest for some folks.) Carbonated drinks can also increase bloating, both because they're bubbly and because their artificial sweeteners can be hard for your body to break down.
If your belly's feeling swollen, try halving the amount of bloat-boosting veggies you normally eat for a week to see if that helps. Don't cut them out completely, though, because they provide crucial nutrients.
Avoid soda and seltzer, but keep drinking flat water, which helps relieve constipation—another cause of bloating. Taking probiotic supplements may help, too; talk to your doctor about which one might be right for you.
Eat this to curb cramps Cramps could mean you're low on electrolytes like potassium or magnesium. Potassium works with sodium to keep muscle contractions in check, so if you sweat it out, you may also have to deal with some pain in your calves or feet.
Your food Rx: While bananas are the most famous source of potassium, you actually get twice as much of the mineral from a medium-size baked potato. Prunes and orange juice have lots of it, too. As for magnesium, go for almonds and most other nuts, greens like spinach, and bran flakes and other unrefined grains. Consuming calcium also helps; get it from low-fat milk, tofu, and dark, leafy greens like collards. Dehydration can cause cramps, too, so don't forget to keep chugging H2O.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The Chemistry Behind Acupuncture For Pain Management
Medical science is getting a better understanding of how acupuncture works, and some of the findings could demonstrate why it works well for many people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. The research revealed that acupuncture activates several biochemical and electromagnetic mechanisms in the body. One of these biochemical mechanisms involves the release of adenosine, which produces an anti-inflammatory affect.
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center say that acupuncture triggers the release of adenosine, a natural painkiller in the body, as well as metabolites of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the major source of cellular energy.
Adenosine blocks pain signals to keep them from being sent to the brain. It's typically released in response to injury. While the acupuncture needle typically causes little or no pain, it damages enough cells to trigger adenosine release.
The results are interesting for sleep and energy, as well as pain. Adenosine is believed to be involved in regulating the sleep cycle, which is typically deregulated in people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. ATP, which was also increased in the study, provides energy for cellular function -- and some studies have suggested that ATP is deficient in people with these illnesses.
After an acupuncture session, patients report feeling less pain, more relaxed and energized. Another side affect is they sleep really well for a night or two, following their treatments.
Acupuncture has been a mainstay of medical treatment in certain parts of the world for over 4,000 years, but because it has not been understood completely, many people have remained skeptical.
Even though the ancient Chinese physicians were unfamiliar with the complex biochemistry of the body, their concept of re-establishing harmony and balance is designed to reflect a variety of changes in order to facilitate the goal of relieving pain or some other internal medical disorder. What’s so amazing is that this ancient medicine does exactly that!
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center say that acupuncture triggers the release of adenosine, a natural painkiller in the body, as well as metabolites of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the major source of cellular energy.
Adenosine blocks pain signals to keep them from being sent to the brain. It's typically released in response to injury. While the acupuncture needle typically causes little or no pain, it damages enough cells to trigger adenosine release.
The results are interesting for sleep and energy, as well as pain. Adenosine is believed to be involved in regulating the sleep cycle, which is typically deregulated in people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. ATP, which was also increased in the study, provides energy for cellular function -- and some studies have suggested that ATP is deficient in people with these illnesses.
After an acupuncture session, patients report feeling less pain, more relaxed and energized. Another side affect is they sleep really well for a night or two, following their treatments.
Acupuncture has been a mainstay of medical treatment in certain parts of the world for over 4,000 years, but because it has not been understood completely, many people have remained skeptical.
Even though the ancient Chinese physicians were unfamiliar with the complex biochemistry of the body, their concept of re-establishing harmony and balance is designed to reflect a variety of changes in order to facilitate the goal of relieving pain or some other internal medical disorder. What’s so amazing is that this ancient medicine does exactly that!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Chinese Pulse Diagnosis – Part 2
Western lab tests are based on biochemical markers. Unfortunately, if all the markers are within the normal range, the blood work is considered normal and the patient should not be experiencing any health problems. If they are, most doctors consider it a psycho-emotional problem and prescribe anti-depressant medications.
Many patients bring me their comprehensive blood test reports that indicate, “All is well” with them. They ask, “If their blood work is normal why do I have this particular problem or why do I feel so poorly?” This happens all the time. Chinese pulse diagnosis evaluates the energetic state of the body. The field of physics tells us that there are basically two types of energy in the universe, which permeate everything: kinetic and potential energy. Kinetic energy is moving energy. Potential energy is stationary or stagnant energy, waiting to be used. These two energetic states are just another aspect of the concept of Yin and Yang. To maintain health Yin and Yang must be balanced, which means the kinetic and potential energies in the body need to be balanced. When they’re not, disease and disorders develop. 8000 years ago, ancient Chinese physicians developed a simple way to diagnose diseases and disorders, without the use of all the elaborate tools of western medicine. The pillar of this diagnostic system is Chinese pulse diagnosis.
At our clinic we have developed a pulse diagnostic system we call the Pulse Matrix©. It is an elaborate system for determining a variety of systemic health imbalances in the body. In the Pulse Matrix© system, there are over 1000 different pulse images, each with its own degree of pathology. The Pulse Matrix© can help patients understand there is another health care paradigm which can clearly determine health problems that are not indicated in typical lab tests.
Read more at The Pulse Matrix
Meridian Harmonics
Many patients bring me their comprehensive blood test reports that indicate, “All is well” with them. They ask, “If their blood work is normal why do I have this particular problem or why do I feel so poorly?” This happens all the time. Chinese pulse diagnosis evaluates the energetic state of the body. The field of physics tells us that there are basically two types of energy in the universe, which permeate everything: kinetic and potential energy. Kinetic energy is moving energy. Potential energy is stationary or stagnant energy, waiting to be used. These two energetic states are just another aspect of the concept of Yin and Yang. To maintain health Yin and Yang must be balanced, which means the kinetic and potential energies in the body need to be balanced. When they’re not, disease and disorders develop. 8000 years ago, ancient Chinese physicians developed a simple way to diagnose diseases and disorders, without the use of all the elaborate tools of western medicine. The pillar of this diagnostic system is Chinese pulse diagnosis.
At our clinic we have developed a pulse diagnostic system we call the Pulse Matrix©. It is an elaborate system for determining a variety of systemic health imbalances in the body. In the Pulse Matrix© system, there are over 1000 different pulse images, each with its own degree of pathology. The Pulse Matrix© can help patients understand there is another health care paradigm which can clearly determine health problems that are not indicated in typical lab tests.
Read more at The Pulse Matrix
Meridian Harmonics
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Managing Symptoms with Food Energetics
How differently would you approach meals and diet if you didn’t have to concern yourself with the western concept of nutrients: carbs, fats, proteins, amino acids, sugar, vitamins and minerals? In Chinese medicine, diet and nutrition is as different from the traditional western nutritional concept as night and day. Most of our patients require dietary modifications, in addition to their acupuncture and herbal treatments, in order to experience significant progress in the treatment of their health problems.
It’s funny how most people say they want to improve their health, but when it comes to changing their diet or lifestyle they think that they can continue doing the same thing and expect to get different results. Someone once said that’s the definition of insanity. Chinese nutrition and dietary therapy is based on matching specific foods to each patient, based on the energetic and constitution of both. In Chinese medicine, the energetic properties of food are actually more important than their western nutritional content.
Most patients, in our modern western society, exhibit many of these symptoms: inflammation, fatigue, stress, burnout, insomnia, acid reflux, headaches, various pain, hypertension, blood sugar abnormalities, cholesterol problems, joint pain, asthma, allergies, abdominal pain, menstrual pain and irregularity, and the like. Though these conditions will respond well to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, patients find it surprising that their progress can be hindered if they fail to adhere to some simple dietary suggestions.
For example, patients who are being treated for pain and also have a weight problem, are advised to avoid or drastically reduce certain foods that aggravate the weight problem, which exacerbates their pain: cold beverages, ice cream, caffeine, sugar, milk, and dairy products, rich or fried foods; as well as red meat and seafood - as they contain high levels of uric acid.
Adequate intake of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium, are essential for pain management. Deficiency of these minerals will lead to spasms, cramps, and tense muscles. In Chinese dietary therapy, these nutrients act as muscle relaxants and are best consumed in natural occurring foods: Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, collards, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, and bok choy or Chinese cabbage; salmon and sardines canned with their soft bones, shellfish, almonds, Brazil nuts, dried beans, bananas, dried apricots, and avocados, cashews, peas and beans (legumes), seeds, soy products (such as soy flour and tofu), whole grains (such as brown rice and millet), broccoli, lima beans, tomatoes, potatoes (especially their skins), sweet potatoes, and winter squashes, citrus fruits, cantaloupe, bananas, kiwi, and prunes.
The beneficial foods for pain management prevent the accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body, which stagnates both the flow of energy (Qi) and blood, and increases pain and inflammation. The goal of Food Energetics is to match a patient’s constitution with foods that balance them, energetically.
Meridian Harmonics
It’s funny how most people say they want to improve their health, but when it comes to changing their diet or lifestyle they think that they can continue doing the same thing and expect to get different results. Someone once said that’s the definition of insanity. Chinese nutrition and dietary therapy is based on matching specific foods to each patient, based on the energetic and constitution of both. In Chinese medicine, the energetic properties of food are actually more important than their western nutritional content.
Most patients, in our modern western society, exhibit many of these symptoms: inflammation, fatigue, stress, burnout, insomnia, acid reflux, headaches, various pain, hypertension, blood sugar abnormalities, cholesterol problems, joint pain, asthma, allergies, abdominal pain, menstrual pain and irregularity, and the like. Though these conditions will respond well to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, patients find it surprising that their progress can be hindered if they fail to adhere to some simple dietary suggestions.
For example, patients who are being treated for pain and also have a weight problem, are advised to avoid or drastically reduce certain foods that aggravate the weight problem, which exacerbates their pain: cold beverages, ice cream, caffeine, sugar, milk, and dairy products, rich or fried foods; as well as red meat and seafood - as they contain high levels of uric acid.
Adequate intake of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium, are essential for pain management. Deficiency of these minerals will lead to spasms, cramps, and tense muscles. In Chinese dietary therapy, these nutrients act as muscle relaxants and are best consumed in natural occurring foods: Green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, collards, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, and bok choy or Chinese cabbage; salmon and sardines canned with their soft bones, shellfish, almonds, Brazil nuts, dried beans, bananas, dried apricots, and avocados, cashews, peas and beans (legumes), seeds, soy products (such as soy flour and tofu), whole grains (such as brown rice and millet), broccoli, lima beans, tomatoes, potatoes (especially their skins), sweet potatoes, and winter squashes, citrus fruits, cantaloupe, bananas, kiwi, and prunes.
The beneficial foods for pain management prevent the accumulation of dampness and phlegm in the body, which stagnates both the flow of energy (Qi) and blood, and increases pain and inflammation. The goal of Food Energetics is to match a patient’s constitution with foods that balance them, energetically.
Meridian Harmonics
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