Heart Attack!

I was reviewing some health related articles when I came across one on MSN Health News that talked about "triggers" for heart attacks.

The article stated that "A major analysis of data on potential triggers for heart attacks finds that many of the substances and activities Americans indulge in every day -- coffee, alcohol, sex, even breathing -- can all help spur an attack."

I just want all of my patients to know that I am doing just fine, in that of the above 4 causes of heart attack, I only have a problem with one of them. I let you figure out which one...

So, in spite of this recent brilliant article, please, keep breathing.


Keith Biggs, DC
http://www.eastmesachiropractor.com

Acupuncture Helps with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

A recent study that was done in Sweden, at the University of Gothenburg, shows that acupuncture can help to treat the symptoms of abnormal hormone levels and menstrual bleeding patterns associated with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).

According to an article on Medical News Today, "PCOS is a common disorder that affects up to 10% of all women of child-bearing age. Women with PCOS frequently have irregular ovulation and menstruation, with many small immature egg follicles in the ovaries. This causes the ovaries to produce more testosterone which, in turn, leads to troublesome hair growth and acne. Obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease are also widespread among these patients."



Subjects in the study were divided into three groups. One group of subjects received acupuncture treatment, a second group was instructed to exercise three times per week, and a third group acted as controls.  The study, which was published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, showed that both acupuncture and exercise helped these patients, presumably by reducing testosterone levels, thus leading to a more healthy and regular menstruation.  Of the two groups, the acupuncture group responded the best.  All of the test subjects were instructed in the importance of regular exercise and of eating a healthy diet.

Keith Biggs, DC
http://www.eastmesachiropractor.com  

Acupuncture Diagnosis Methods

Acupuncture diagnosis or analysis traditionally was performed through the five senses. A traditional acupuncturist would look at a patient's skin and eye color, and the color and texture of the tongue. They would feel the texture of the skin, and the intensity of pulses at the wrists. They would pay attention to smells and odors emitted by the patient. The doctors would listen to complaints and the breathing of their patients. They would have the patient describe prominent tastes and odors. Many acupuncture doctors today rely heavily upon what is known as a pulse diagnostic. Through artful palpation at the wrists, 6 distinct pulses are analyzed on each side, corresponding to the 12 paired meridians.

Computerized Acupuncture Testing

Japanese acupuncturists began integrating ancient philosophy with modern technology. They began to utilize sensitive electrical instruments to measure electrical potential of the meridians and acupuncture points. Within the modern computer age, electrical testing devices have been linked with computers and software enabling the acupuncturist to quickly and accurately evaluate a patient, graph the results of the evaluation, and then apply Chinese theory in choosing the appropriate points to treat. The combination of these technologies have enabled acupuncturists to more accurately evaluate and treat the patient, all with greater efficiency, and also provides the acupuncture doctor with a method of charting patient responses to treatment.

In my office, I use Acugraphing to analyze the state of my patient's chi system. This provides for a repeatable results and a baseline from which to measure progress for the patients.

If you would like to experience what acupuncture can do for you or a loved one first hand, click on this link to get to a page where you can establish contact with my office. I would be very happy to see you and explain acupuncture and acugraphing during a complementary consultation.

Keith Biggs, DC
3617 E. Southern, Suite 8
Mesa, AZ  85206
www.eastmesachiropractor.com