-Wall Street Journal: Finding Science in Acupuncture
Acupuncture has long baffled medical experts and no wonder: It holds that an invisible life force called qi (pronounced chee) travels up and down the body in 14 meridians…
-Swine Flu Vaccine, Do You Need It?
Dr. Len Saputo, MD, talks on the topic of swine flu, regular influenza, the need for vaccination, and possible side effects. I recommend this to anyone who wants to learn some simple facts about the flu.
-Chinese Herbs Prove Effective In The Cure Of Inlfuenza A (H1N1)
BEIJING, July 23 (Bernama)– Chinese herbs have proved effective in the cure of Influenza A(H1N1) in Ditan Hospital, Beijing where 88 out of 117 patients treated for the disease only on the herbs fully recovered and were discharged…
-Inducing Labor With Acupuncture
In parts of Asia, acupuncture has been used for centuries to jump-start labor. Researchers at the University of North Carolina completed a small study to test whether this method has real benefits.
“We had almost a 50% reduction in the C-section rate,” researcher Terry Harper, MD, tells WebMD…
-Acupuncture and Mesothelioma / Asbestos-Related Cancers
When it comes to the treatment of asbestos-related cancers, acupuncture is one of the most widely accepted alternative therapies. Those coping with asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma, can use acupuncture to treat symptoms of pain, stress, and anxiety. Many patients with asbestosis who have tried acupuncture say the treatment helps relieve pain and makes breathing much easier.
-Mesothelioma, Alternative Treatments
-Find out what is inside your water
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) today released the results of a three-year investigation of municipal water supplies across the U.S.
Cities with the best water:
1. Arlington, TX
2. Providence, RI
3. Fort Worth, TX
4. Charleston, SC
5. Boston, MA
6. Honolulu, HI
7. Austin, TX
8. Fairfax County, VA
9. St. Louis, MO
10. Minneapolis, MN
Cities with the worst water:
1. Pensacola, FL
2. Riverside, CA
3. Las Vegas, NV
4. Riverside County, CA
5. Reno, NV
6. Houston, TX
7. Omaha, NE
8. North Las Vegas, NV
9. San Diego, CA
10. Jacksonville, FL
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