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Vision Loss: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Macular Degeneration
Vision loss due to age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is becoming more common as the large population of baby boomers are reaching the age of 65 and older. In the last blog entry we discussed ways you can better nourish the tissues of the eyes to prevent further...
Vision Loss: Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the United States among people age 65 or older. As the name suggests, it is caused by the degeneration of the portion of the eye called the macula. The macula is located in the center of the...
Natural Solutions to Pain & Musculoskeletal Conditions
Research and clinical evidence have shown that acupuncture and integrative medicine safely and effectively treat a wide array of pain and musculoskeletal conditions. In addition to standard training, David Russell has completed advanced coursework in treating pain and...
Study Shows Popular Knee Surgery May Not Reduce Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
According to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, arthroscopic knee surgery for people suffering from osteoarthritis doesn't reduce joint symptoms or improve its function compared with optimal nonsurgical treatment. Researchers at the...
Time to Boost the Immune System
The kids are back in school, the rain has begun to fall and it's time again to rely on your furnace to warm the house. It's also the time to prepare your immune system for the cold and flu season. People may be getting sick around you, but you don't have to be the one...
Effective Chinese Herbal Asthma Treatment – Without the Side Effects
A study conducted by researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Weifang School of Medicine in China has shown that a combination of three Chinese herbs is effective in treating asthma symptoms without the side effects that can occur with the use of...
Great Foods for Fall
Autumn is the time of year when nature's energy contracts and draws downward which is reflected in falling leaves and fruits, shorter days, and cooler nights. It is a time of harvest and abundance with thoughts of collection and storage for the winter ahead. Shifting...