Category Archives: acute conditions

Osteoarthritis and the Side Effects of NSAIDs and Corticosteroids

Posted on March 31, 2011 by John & Barbara Connor

Compiled by John G. Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac., Edited by Barbara Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionResearch on the Health Benefits of Acupuncture on OsteoarthritisNatural Compounds Effective in the Treatment of OsteoarthritisWestern Medical Treatment  – Drug therapies and their adverse effectsConclusionReferencesINTRODUCTION Definition & Population Affected: … Continue reading →

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Chinese Medical Dietary Recommendations

Posted on March 30, 2011 by John & Barbara Connor

by John G. Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac., edited by Barbara Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac.TABLE OF CONTENTSBlood Stagnation      Damp Heat   Dampness Liver Qi Constraint Spleen Qi Deficiency   Yang Deficiency Yin Deficiency  ReferencesBLOOD STAGNATIONINTRODUCTION:Barbara and I see many patients manifesting the Chinese medical condition known as Blood Stagnation … Continue reading →

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