ACUPUNCTURE SPECIALISTS SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA

» Acupuncture & Back Pain
Research carried out in 2002 indicated that almost 80% of the world’s population would suffer from some kind of back pain with lower back pain being the most common type. In addition to the high rate of incidence, back pain is also known to have a high rate of recurrence in patients. With patients trying everything from over the counter painkillers to physiotherapy to gain relief from back pain, Acupuncture comes as a welcome change.

» Acupuncture Needles
Acupuncture needles consist of a stainless steel shaft and a handle made out of copper or steel. There are nine types of needles used in acupuncture; however, only six are commonly used.

» Type 2 Diabetes: A Look At Natural Alternatives To Prescription Drugs

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Wednesday, drugs designed to help control Type 2 diabetes, like the well-known prescription medication Avandia, should be subjected to more rigorous safety reviews to ensure they don't raise the risk of heart problems.

In light of this news, we believe that taking a look at some of the safer, natural alternatives that can help manage Type 2 diabetes, a condition which currently affects 90 percent of all diabetes cases in America, would make for a particularly timely health story.

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» Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Title: Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Category: Health News
Created: 6/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2008