Category Archives: inflammatory 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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Inflammation and its Role in Disease

Posted on March 30, 2011 by John & Barbara Connor

Compiled by John G. Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac. Edited by Barbara Connor, M.Ac., L.Ac.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionWhat is Inflammation?Measuring Inflammation and Causes of InflammationChinese Medical View Of InflammationResearch on the Benefits of Acupuncture for InflammationRole of Inflammation in DiseaseAlzheimer’s DiseaseAsthmaCancerCardiovascular DiseaseInflammatory Bowel … Continue reading →

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