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Points Newsletter - October 2008
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Apples:
The Live Longer Fruit
By Maoshing
Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., Ph.D.
The beginning of autumn means
that we're entering apple season, which will be
a time of cider, desserts, and the crisp,
wholesome goodness of the fruit freshly picked
from your local orchard. Apples have been a
staple of healthy eating for many years, and the
often-repeated line of an apple a day keeping
the doctor away is far from a myth.
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Chinese
Medicine Mitigates the Pain, Swelling and
Weakness of Multiple Sclerosis
Prepared by Craig M.
Cormack, B.A., R.M.T.
Sara, a 41-year-old MS patient, was treated with a
combination of pharmaceuticals, herbs, supplements, Chinese Massotherapy
and Chi Kung over a 20-week period from January to May 2008. Results
included a significant reduction of Sara’s pain and swelling, a dramatic
lessening of RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) and an increase in her leg
stability, overall balance, stamina, energy, and social confidence.
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Research
on Biology of Acupuncture has Met the Gold Standard of Science
By
Charles Shang, MD
The gold standard in testing scientific theory requires multiple
independent prospective tests. This standard is applied to basic
acupuncture research. This article reviews the key results of basic
acupuncture research which meet the gold standards and discusses their
implications.
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RECENT RESEARCH |
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Japanese-Style Acupuncture for
Endometriosis-Related Pelvic Pain
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Autonomic
Nervous Activity of Night Shift Workers
Treated with Laser Acupuncture |
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Toona
Sinensis Roem Tender Leaf Extract
Inhibits SARS Coronavirus Replication |
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Q: I
notice that my hands and feet are usually much colder than the rest of my
body. In which ways can I improve my circulation, perhaps even thin my
blood?
A:
Your situation may not be as directly related to the viscosity of your
blood as the state of your vital Qi
(Chi). You may also have blood
deficiency, such as anemia. I would
first check to ensure that you are
not suffering from anemia....
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