The English physician who first described restless legs syndrome (RLS) in 1683 wrote of leapings and contractions of the tendons so intense his patients were no more able to sleep than if they were in a place of greatest torture. The hallmark sensation of RLS is creepy crawly or itchy, burning sensations that will often …
Though not a disabling disease by any means acne is there for everyone to see and thus can have a lasting effect on ones self esteem. This condition can also leave the sufferers extremely frustrated and depressed. Stella who is now 28 has had acne since she was 13 years old. Her acne was the …
Migraines typically last from 4 to 72 hours and tend to be throbbing, severe in intensity, associated with nausea/vomiting, and aggravated by light and sound. Often the cause of the migraines can be complex in that both emotional and physical stresses can be at the root cause. Numerous studies conducted in China have show the …
“Neat freak”, “anal” are just some of the words that are used to describe people that can not rest until everything is “just right”. Unfortunately, these people never rest because it is impossible to have everything just right. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a medical term that is frequently used to describe this particular type …
The National Institutes of Health is spending millions of dollars on acupuncture research. In 1997 it convened a consensus conference reviewing over 2300 research papers on acupuncture, determining that there is clear evidence for some uses of acupuncture, and is appropriate as part of comprehensive care in many medical conditions. Chairperson Dr. David Ramsay stated, …
The first written text of acupuncture was by the great grandson of Benjamin Franklin, Dr. Franklin Bache. In 1825 he wrote an article titled “Memoirs on Acupuncture” and translated French acupuncture textbooks into English. Acupuncture was used during the US Civil War. William Osler, one of the most famous physicians of the 19th century, in …
Most people are aware that acupuncture has its origin in China but don’t realize that in one form or another it has been practiced throughout the world. Acupuncture began thousands of years ago, when ancient peoples around the world began using sharp objects to treat their ailments. Stone needles were invented in China around 4000 …
It is not uncommon when I am taking the medical history of a woman for her to deny any other problems than what she has written down on the intake form. However, in the process of doing a review of systems I will ask what her periods are like. The initial response is “it’s fine”. …
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As obesity increases in the US there seems to be a proportional increase in diabetes. As with many chronic diseases diet plays a central role in the causation of diabetes. When Frank who is in his late 50’s came in he had been on medication for diabetes, elevated cholesterol, fatigue and hypertension. He did not like …
Most people when the get the urge to urinate can hold it at least for an hour or so. But for Jack, a construction worker, when the urge came he had to go right then or else mess his pants. It was not uncommon for him when driving home from work to have to pull …