Acupuncture meridian chart
Acupuncture is a very
famous method of curing people. There are many people who prefer this
method of treatment over other methods. Acupuncture is based on a
belief that the human body is a pathway of energy. Energy is believed
to flow through the human body through invisible channels or meridians.
These meridians touch the body at certain regions. These are believed
to be the entrances of the human body. This treatment is provided in
these regions to provide relief from a number of diseases. An
acupuncture chart helps in understanding the numerous meridian points
in the body. It can even help in identifying which meridian points are
to be manipulated for a particular disease.
There are several meridian points that can be stimulated for different
diseases. The lung meridian has 11 points. They can be used to provide
from diseases such as tonsillitis, respiratory failure, asthma and even
cough. The large intestine has over 20 points. Diseases such as
shoulder pain, back pain, febrile diseases and sore throat can be cured
by means of stimulating these points. Acupuncture in this region can be
used even to cure coma. The spleen region has 21 acupuncture points.
There are diseases such as hernia, diarrhea, numbness, abdominal
distention, pain in the ankle joints and chilliness in knee and leg.
The Acupuncture meridian chart denotes healing to numerous diseases and
this is done by providing treatment in the stomach meridian. There are
45 points in the stomach meridian and this is the second largest
meridian of the human body. Rheumatism, anorexia, abdominal pain,
Paralysis, dysentery, diarrhea and many more diseases are healed by
giving acupuncture treatment in the stomach meridian. There are 9
points in the heart meridian. The treatment of acupuncture is given in
these gives relief from the pain in arm, shoulder, insomnia, anxiety,
sleeping disorder, hysteria and so on. Acupuncture treatment helps
patients even from recovering from coma. The small intestine has 19
points of meridian such as joint pains, facial paralysis, neck pain,
deafness, tooth ache, shoulder pain, sore throat, etc. These ailments
are treated by giving treatment in the meridians of the small
intestine. The urinary bladder has 67 points in its meridian and
acupuncture treatment in this point gives relief to all the problems
from head to toe right from headache, dysentery, paralysis,
constipation, and many more. The kidney has 27 acupuncture points in
its meridian and cures dysentery, abdominal pain, hernia and mental
disorders. The gall bladder has 44 points and cures epilepsy, back
pain, leg pain, etc. The liver has 14 acupoints and resolves urination
problems, knee joints and male infertility. This meridian chart denotes
the location of meridian points and this is in English alphabets and
makes identifying easier.
August 24, 2010
Acupuncture meridian chart
August 23, 2010
Bipolar defective
Bipolar defective
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression or bipolar affective disorder is a mood disorder, classified under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual - IV TR published by the American Psychiatric Association. The onset of bipolar affective disorder is generally from late teenage to early adulthood. Lately however this is evidence to suggest that there could also be a childhood onset of the condition. A psychiatric condition, bipolar disorder is often confused with other conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder or schizophrenia due to an overlap of certain symptoms. However the primary characteristic of bipolar disorder is sudden, extreme and often cyclical mood shifts, swinging between depression and mania. Basically mania is an elevated mood characterised by euphoria, rapid speech, racing thoughts, decreased sleep, hyper-activity, increased sense of self-worth, impulsive and very often reckless behaviour, inappropriate sexual acts, hallucinations, delusions etc. On the other hand, depression is the polar opposite with symptoms of extreme lethargy, tiredness, increased sleep, decreased attention and concentration, increased distractedness, low self esteem, suicidal ideation etc. Bipolar affective disorder is very often tricky to diagnose because a lot of the symptoms may seem like regular mood swings or the result of some other condition. Often the symptoms are also misdiagnosed. However in order to help with correct diagnosis, the DSM-IV TR subdivides bipolar affective disorder into types depending on the intensity and frequency of the symptoms. These subtypes of bipolar affective disorder include Bipolar disorder type I which is the classic form of bipolar affective disorder. To classify as Type I, the person has had to have experienced on or more manic episodes or mixed episodes. Though depressive episodes are not criteria, they most often exist in bipolar disorder type I. Bipolar Type II is characterised by at least one major depressive episode as well as hypomanic episodes. Hypomania differs from mania in its less severe intensity and does not include psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions. It also does not cause as much impairment as mania. Hence it is more difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder type II. The third subtype of bipolar affective disorder is Cyclothymia includes hypomanic episodes along with depressive episodes which do not qualify as major depression. Thus there will be an absence of psychotic symptoms and suicidal ideation. Cyclothymia is basically a low grade cycling of mood. The causes of bipolar affective disorder, like many other psychiatric conditions, are unknown or not specific to one factor. The primary cause for bipolar affective disorder is considered to be genetic. Studies have revealed that if a parent or close family member has the condition, the person is high risk for developing the same. Twin studies have also been carried out to understand the influence of genetics on the onset of bipolar affective disorder. Other causes include external stressors which influence the mental makeup of a person. Treatment includes medication as well as psychotherapy.
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August 22, 2010
Vaccination side effects
Vaccination side effects
With our increasing understanding of diseases and preventive measures, it is not surprising that vaccinations are considered to be an absolute necessity for everyone. The first things that schools check when taking new admissions is whether the child has been immunized. Travellers need to get the required immunizations for the country which they are visiting. Vaccinations are the easiest way of providing protection to a large number of people in the shortest and probably easiest wat. Right from the eradication of small pox, to the campaigns against polio, vaccinations have served their purpose well. Children today are given almost all the necessary vaccinations before they are 2-3 years of age. New parents are always jittery about getting their child vaccinated. There are several reasons for this, the biggest being worry about vaccination side effects. In the simplest form, a vaccination is a foreign organism, either dead or alive, which is being introduced into the body. One will definitely be worried about the vaccination side effects due to the invasion of the body with a foreign object. However, as years of observations and studies have shown, vaccination side effects aren’t very serious or long lasting. Parents do not have to really worry about the vaccination side effects on their child. In general most vaccination side effects are common for all vaccines. These side effects include a soreness or stiffness at the point of injection, where the vaccine is inserted. There is also the possibility of a slight rash on the skin where the vaccine was injected. Most children develop a slight fever after a vaccination, but this the body’s reaction to the weakened bacteria or virus that has been injected. Another vaccination side effect is increased irritability and crankiness in children. Parents have to be ready for this because the small child is fighting a sore arm or thigh along with a slight fever and the body adjusting to the vaccine. More vaccination side effects would include headaches, fatigue, vomiting, crying However all the above are temporary vaccination side effects and do not last for more than a day or two. Specific vaccination side effects may or may not appear. If they do, it is extremely rare, and would mostly be an allergic reaction to the components in the vaccination. Those with an egg allergy could have a vaccination side effect because some vaccines are cultured in eggs. Thus, even though there are a few temporary vaccination side effects, and parents might probably have a tiring time managing the children for a day or two post vaccinations the benefits far outweigh the vaccination side effects and ensure a life time of good health.
August 20, 2010
Total_body_detox
Total_body_detox
Human body has a remarkable system of organic engineering which works to cleanse the body from undesirable substance and toxins via its natural detoxification system like liver, kidney, skins, lungs, lymphatic and digestive systems. These organs must be in proper shape and should function wellin any case to avoid disorder. Total body detoxification requires person to be extra cautious while starting body detox diet and to avoid taking foods that counters the detoxification systems of body. There are many techniques that could be used to detoxify body from top to toe. Use of fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture has decreased the levels of vital minerals in body. Selenium intake which is an essential nutrient for helping liver to detox carcinogens chemicals has decreased significantly in the body. Make sure that the regular intake of selenium is from 100-200 mcg. It is said that crying helps a person release stress and tension but we should also know that eyes have their own detox system to prevent toxins entering body. The eyelashes sweeps away the larger particles, the tears contain an enzyme known as lysozyme, which has ability to destroy bacteria while he liquid washes away micro organism. If the bowel movement is not correct which ideally should have pass through digestive system within 24 hours? If it stays for longer then there is every possibility of it being reabsorbed into blood stream again and thus affecting the body. Total detoxification of body is not difficult process in fact it could be fun like car the body requires regular servicing for running efficiently so as to have sufficient energy to fight and remove toxins. The body toxification is a gradual process, so it is hard to tell when our body starts to get overloaded with toxins. Hence when these pollutants start effecting our body then there is a need felt for total body detoxification. Following a detoxification diet program has a lot of benefits, which depends upon the length of the program and how strictly you have followed the regime. Your lifestyle and the eating habits which would undergo change how much comfortable you are with it. The program success will also depend upon the current state of health and well being of the person. Hence we can say that if one regularly follows the healthy detox diet then he could be fairly confident that he is on the right track of the program which will help him to eliminate the excessive amount of toxins that are regularly attacking the body.
August 18, 2010
Essential oils hair growth
Essential oils hair growth
Have you been craving for those beautiful tresses that make you all the more attractive? If yes, then here is something that gives you freedom from all your hair problems. With essential oils hair growth is guaranteed. We know that you might have been trying all those conventional therapies so long to bring back the health to your hair and add that extra bounce. If those fail to give the much-desired crowning glory then sit back and relax as you have essential oils to help you. Now, boosting your hair growth after getting relief from hair problems is so easy. There are many who swear by essential oils hair growth potentials. No wonder that this is preferred as an alternative treatment for common hair problems like dandruff, excessive hair loss etc. However, on delving deep inside the composition of essential it is found that these oils are much more safe yet effective. Owing to their natural ingredients essential oils don’t have much side effects. This helps you to get beautiful hair, naturally. Recent studies have also observed that this is a much better and safer alternative to the conventional steroid based medicines used to treat alopecia areata and other related disorders. Essential oils hair growth is helpful even in treating baldness. Although there is a common belief that baldness is hereditary and can’t be cured still essential oil can help hair to re grow and cover some part of your bald scalp, if not all. The aromatic components used in making essential oils don’t just provide a fresh feeling. They are also known for their soothing properties and other healing potentials in treating various scalp and nervous disorders. Lavender, rosemary, cypress, tea tree oil are some of the most common and widely used essential oils. However, the type of the oil varies with the disorder for which you are using it. Essential oils hair growth works through scalp stimulation and better blood circulation. This helps the rejuvenation of the cells in the scalp and also re growth of hair. In order to make the most of essential oils it is better that you take advice from some experienced doctor or professional dealing with hair problems. They can help you better to choose the right oil that can cure your specific problem and give you healthy hair. Also, choosing the right provider can also be crucial and decisive. So, get going and add that H-value to your beauty to stand out from the crowd.
August 17, 2010
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a term that is used to identify someone that has hair that starts off falling out in the front of their head and the recedes further back until the end result is complete baldness. You may have heard of this term before when someone mentions having a receding hairline. Frontal fibrosing alopecia is an apparent condition and in fact many women have begun to complain about coming down with the disorder shortly after entering into a menopausal state. Everyone knows pretty much what a receding hair line looks like. The hairline which is the front part of your hair that everyone sees when they look you square in the face seems to continue to slip further and further back. Many people will keep the hair that is on the sides of their head and lose the hair that is on the front of their scalp all the way to the middle of their head. In a sense frontal fibrosing alopecia almost makes the person that has the disorder appear to look like they are wearing a clowns costume. People regularly characterize the condition as clown balding or a receding hairline. For many men that are forced to go through with the disorder they don’t say anything. They basically recognize the fact that they are aging and take the hair loss with a grain of salt. However, many women are outraged by the sudden loss of their hair. There have been a plethora of scientific tests performed on women that were undergoing this particular condition and for many women the results came back that the condition was caused from a shift in their hormones. Our bodies are seen to be extremely complicating at times. It almost seems like as we all age our bodies take on a form that is all their own. Men have found it extremely easy to deal with the condition and everything that comes of it. So far there has not been a definite cure found for the condition. Doctors are diligently working to see if there is something that can be done to cause the condition to cease or make the hair re-grow as it normally would. Many people are opting to try everything that they can to get the hair back that was lost because of the condition. There are different creams as well as oral medications that can be tested on people that have frontal fibrosing alopecia, however the fact of the matter is medications will not work for everyone. If you have the extra funds available you may want to check into getting plastic surgery done in a means to replace the hair that was lost from the condition. The only downside is when or if you lose more hair from the same region another surgery will have to be preformed to replace that hair as well.
August 16, 2010
Causes of bipolar disorder
Causes of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder which affects primarily the moods of an individual and thus the behaviour. Simply put, an individual with a Bipolar disorder experiences mood swings that fluctuate between polar opposites - Mania and Depression. In a manic episode the person experiences euphoria, extreme happiness, optimism, hyper-activity, restlessness, rapid speech etc. During a depressive episode the person is lethargic and low in energy, irritable and short tempered, has reduced appetite, constant tiredness, increased sleep etc. In severe cases of Bipolar disorder, there may be psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions present, along with suicidal ideations during depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder can be very debilitating for the person. It can affect every area of the individual’s life and make it difficult to maintain normal relationships with family and friends, continue in a job or even function independently. Thus it becomes important to understand the causes of Bipolar disorder in order to take the appropriate preventive steps or make the right interventions. Like many other psychological conditions, the causes of Bipolar disorder are also not known. There are many theories about what could be probable causes of Bipolar disorder, but scientists and researchers are unable to point to any one specific cause. It is now considered that the causes of Bipolar disorder are both biological and psychological. One of the most common factors listed in the causes of Bipolar disorder are genetic factors. Studies have found that children of parents with Bipolar disorder are at much higher risk of developing the condition, which is to say first degree relatives of those with Bipolar disorder are at direct risk. However while genes have been implicated as a cause of Bipolar disorder, twin studies have shown that while one twin may have Bipolar disorder the other may not develop it even though they share the same genes. Another of the causes of Bipolar disorder is brain functioning. The neurotransmitters in the brain have been researched and a link has been found to exist between mood disorders and neurotransmitters. Studies show that an imbalance of the chemicals such as serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine can be a cause of Bipolar disorder. Apart from the chemicals, the brain structure itself has been identified as being different in those with Bipolar disorder. Apart from biological factors, environmental factors may also cause Bipolar disorder. Stress triggers are also considered to play a pivotal role in the development of Bipolar disorder. These stressors can be anything including loss of a job, death in the family, divorce, moving houses, birth of a child etc. However since everyone has different thresholds of tolerating stress, each person will be affected by different stressors.