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American Journal of Chinese Medicine – Introduction

”American Journal of Chinese Medicine” is published by World Scientific and covers topics relating to alternative medicine of all cultures, such as traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture. It was founded in 1973 by Frederick F. Kao. Adapted from the Wikipedia article American Journal of Chinese Medicine, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please [...]

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AIDS – Treatment

:”See also HIV Treatment and Antiretroviral drug. There is currently no publicly available vaccine for HIV or cure for HIV or AIDS. The only known methods of prevention are based on avoiding exposure to the virus or, failing that, an antiretroviral treatment directly after a highly significant exposure, called post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). PEP has a [...]

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Anorexia nervosa – Treatment

Treatment for anorexia nervosa tries to address three main areas. 1) Restoring the person to a healthy weight; 2) Treating the psychological disorders related to the illness; 3) Reducing or eliminating behaviours or thoughts that originally led to the disordered eating. *Diet and Nutrition :*Zinc supplementation has been shown in various studies to be beneficial [...]

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J. R. Worsley – Introduction

J. R. Worsley (14th September 1923 – 2nd June 2003) is credited with bringing five element acupuncture, also known as ‘classical acupuncture’ or ‘traditional acupuncture’ (to distinguish it from the more widely-known Traditional Chinese medicine (“TCM”) style of acupuncture), to the West. For many years he resided in the UK, where he opened an acupuncture [...]

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Myopathy – Treatments

Because different types of myopathies are caused by many different pathways, there is no single treatment for myopathy. Treatments range from treatment of the symptoms to very specific cause-targeting treatments. Drug therapy, physical therapy, bracing for support, surgery, and even acupuncture are current treatments for a variety of myopathies. Adapted from the Wikipedia article Myopathy, [...]

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Symphysis pubis dysfunction – Treatment and management

There is no evidence in the medical literature to support any particular treatment. The mainstay of currently accepted treatments are the use of elbow crutches, pelvic support devices and prescribed pain relief. The vast majority of problems will resolve spontaneously after delivery. Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, and occupational therapy input may also be beneficial. In some cases, [...]

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Tui na – Introduction

Tui na , is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, Chinese herbalism, tai chi, and qigong. ”Tui na” is a hands-on body treatment that uses Chinese taoist and martial art principles to bring the body to balance. The principles being balanced are the eight principles of [...]

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St. John’s Rehab Hospital – Patient Care

St. John’s Rehab Hospital provides specialized treatment, education and outreach support for people recovering from: *Amputations *Burn injuries *Cancer *Cardiovascular surgery *Organ transplants *Orthopaedic conditions *Strokes and neurological conditions *Traumatic injuries and complex medical conditions/procedures Referrals are required for admission to St. John’s Rehab Hospital programs with the exception of community wellness clinics, which are [...]

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Or HaGanuz – Education

Several formal educational institutions operate in the village including a nursery, a kindergarten, the Ginzei-Shimon Talmud Torah, a midrasha for women, and the Elima college of alternative medicine combining Chinese acupuncture with Jewish spirituality and kabbalah. Adapted from the Wikipedia article Or HaGanuz, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki