Comments for Maryland Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine Blog | Integrative Health Centers http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:54:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 hourly 1 Comment on A good article on Acupuncture and Chronic Pain by Acupuncture http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/a-good-article-on-acupuncture-and-chronic-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-7442 Acupuncture Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:04:39 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/a-good-article-on-acupuncture-and-chronic-pain/#comment-7442 Very informative post! The article clearly explains the functioning of acupuncture in our body. It is really amazed to hear that acupuncture works in the placebo effect, that is nothing to do with medicine and it deals with medication. I got more information on acupuncture and their benefits. Thanks for the share! Keep posting!! Very informative post! The article clearly explains the functioning of acupuncture in our body. It is really amazed to hear that acupuncture works in the placebo effect, that is nothing to do with medicine and it deals with medication. I got more information on acupuncture and their benefits. Thanks for the share! Keep posting!!

]]> Comment on A good article on Acupuncture and Chronic Pain by Erika http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/a-good-article-on-acupuncture-and-chronic-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-4283 Erika Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:07:04 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/a-good-article-on-acupuncture-and-chronic-pain/#comment-4283 This is a great post. As a pharmacy student, I am all about evidence! I usually look up CAM topics on Natural Standard’s website (the bottom line monograph gives a great summary of evidence along with a grade for efficacy), and acupuncture has grade A efficacy for chronic pain. I enjoyed learning more about this, thanks. www.naturalstandard.com This is a great post. As a pharmacy student, I am all about evidence! I usually look up CAM topics on Natural Standard’s website (the bottom line monograph gives a great summary of evidence along with a grade for efficacy), and acupuncture has grade A efficacy for chronic pain. I enjoyed learning more about this, thanks.

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]]> Comment on A good article on Acupuncture and Chronic Pain by Jon-Erik Lido, L.Ac. http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/a-good-article-on-acupuncture-and-chronic-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-4166 Jon-Erik Lido, L.Ac. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:05:19 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/a-good-article-on-acupuncture-and-chronic-pain/#comment-4166 Adenosine release from tissue damaged by an acupuncture needle? Sounds like a stretch to me. I don't think this study brings us any closer to integrated medicine. What I would really like to see is someone test relationships predicted by Chinese Medicine theory. Something like, let's see if supporting liver function helps relieve certain diseases of the eye. Adenosine release from tissue damaged by an acupuncture needle? Sounds like a stretch to me. I don’t think this study brings us any closer to integrated medicine. What I would really like to see is someone test relationships predicted by Chinese Medicine theory. Something like, let’s see if supporting liver function helps relieve certain diseases of the eye.

]]> Comment on What cravings can teach us by Laura http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/what-cravings-can-teach-us/comment-page-1/#comment-2748 Laura Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:24:28 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/?p=191#comment-2748 From experience I tell you that cravings don’t come necessary from a lack something in our organism. Sometimes we crave for food just because we are stressed, depressed or anxious. From experience I tell you that cravings don’t come necessary from a lack something in our organism. Sometimes we crave for food just because we are stressed, depressed or anxious.

]]> Comment on Canola vs. Olive Oil: No Contest by Kathleen http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/canola-vs-olive-oil-no-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-2376 Kathleen Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:55:03 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/?p=209#comment-2376 I have only ONE thing to say. One VERY important thing to say: TASTE, TASTE, TASTE. Are you kidding me? Canola oil versus extra virgin olive oil??? No way. The benefits of fine, extra virgin olive oil, win hands down. And the health benefits go hand in hand with the culinary benefits. Fine, extra virgin olive oil, takes first place, in my opinion, in the race for the best heart healthy oils..... I have only ONE thing to say. One VERY important thing to say: TASTE, TASTE, TASTE.
Are you kidding me? Canola oil versus extra virgin olive oil??? No way. The benefits of fine, extra virgin olive oil, win hands down. And the health benefits go hand in hand with the culinary benefits. Fine, extra virgin olive oil, takes first place, in my opinion, in the race for the best heart healthy oils…..

]]> Comment on Po Sum On Oil for Pain Relief by miquet http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/po-sum-on-oil-for-pain-relief/comment-page-1/#comment-1903 miquet Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:20:58 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/?p=371#comment-1903 I get po sum on at: http://eastearthtrade.com/posumonmedicatedoil.aspx I get po sum on at: http://eastearthtrade.com/posumonmedicatedoil.aspx

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]]> Comment on Neti Pots for Sinus Congestion & Pain by Hana R Solomon, MD http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/neti-pots-for-sinus-congestion-pain/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 Hana R Solomon, MD Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:58:32 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/neti-pots-for-sinus-congestion-pain/#comment-1859 The common wisdom behind nasal cleansing is simple: clean the body’s filter because it is our great defender. The nasal cavity’s cilia filter the impurities and irritants: pollen, mold, dust, viruses, bacteria, smoke, pollution and chemicals. Exposure to these irritants causes blockage, back-up and infections. Daily cleansing of the nose maintains quality of life, decreases medication use and reduces doctor visits. Nasal washing offers numerous benefits, including reduction of allergy problems, improved breathing, and elimination of post-nasal drip, sinusitis AND reduced incidence of the common cold. When the nose is cleaned regularly with proper saline washes, many have experienced an improved sense of smell and taste and deeper, more relaxed breathing, snoring is reduced, improved sleep quality, avoidance of ear or sinus surgery and even asthma is better controlled. Practitioners of yoga have used “Neti,” for centuries. There have been many design improvements over the neti, mostly because consumers are demanding a better system. When I first began teaching nose washing to my patients, most thought ‘she has got to be kidding’. With Dr. Oz and Oprah mentioning neti nose washing, the idea is now acceptable to many. As a teacher of the neti for many years, I used my patient feedback and clinical medical experience to develop a user friendly and modern nose wash. The overall goal is to have a flow of warm buffered saline water inserted into one nostril and exit the opposite one. The water drains out, flushing the nasal passages thoroughly. The Neti offers a gravity controlled flow while Nasopure offers user control of pressure and flow. If the solution flow is well controlled, it draws out the mucus from the sinus cavities, flushing them clean. 
There are many nasal wash products available. The Nasopure new neti is available with premixed hypertonic buffered saline packets. Nasal washing can do NO HARM when used as directed, yet offers convenience, comfort and most importantly, effectiveness. A gentle positive pressure guided by the user results in a plunging of the sinus and inner ear cavities allowing the body to function in its natural state and allowing the sinuses to drain naturally. Some may be misguided and believe that positive pressure nose washes can cause harm. This is akin to believing that a toothbrush shouldn’t be used because it can cause harm to your gums. Any washing is better than no washing and anyone over the age of 2 years can enjoy the washing experience. Finding a safe, convenient and effective system is the goal. The idea of washing your personal filter is simple. The best medicine often makes good sense. I would love to share some samples of my nasopure with you, if interested. Be Well, Dr. Hana Hana R. Solomon, M.D. 573-999-0450, I welcome questions or comments. Author of Clearing the Air One Nose at a Time, Caring for Your Personal Filter The common wisdom behind nasal cleansing is simple: clean the body’s filter because it is our great defender. The nasal cavity’s cilia filter the impurities and irritants: pollen, mold, dust, viruses, bacteria, smoke, pollution and chemicals. Exposure to these irritants causes blockage, back-up and infections. Daily cleansing of the nose maintains quality of life, decreases medication use and reduces doctor visits. Nasal washing offers numerous benefits, including reduction of allergy problems, improved breathing, and elimination of post-nasal drip, sinusitis AND reduced incidence of the common cold. When the nose is cleaned regularly with proper saline washes, many have experienced an improved sense of smell and taste and deeper, more relaxed breathing, snoring is reduced, improved sleep quality, avoidance of ear or sinus surgery and even asthma is better controlled.

Practitioners of yoga have used “Neti,” for centuries. There have been many design improvements over the neti, mostly because consumers are demanding a better system. When I first began teaching nose washing to my patients, most thought ‘she has got to be kidding’. With Dr. Oz and Oprah mentioning neti nose washing, the idea is now acceptable to many. As a teacher of the neti for many years, I used my patient feedback and clinical medical experience to develop a user friendly and modern nose wash. The overall goal is to have a flow of warm buffered saline water inserted into one nostril and exit the opposite one. The water drains out, flushing the nasal passages thoroughly. The Neti offers a gravity controlled flow while Nasopure offers user control of pressure and flow. If the solution flow is well controlled, it draws out the mucus from the sinus cavities, flushing them clean.

There are many nasal wash products available. The Nasopure new neti is available with premixed hypertonic buffered saline packets. Nasal washing can do NO HARM when used as directed, yet offers convenience, comfort and most importantly, effectiveness.
A gentle positive pressure guided by the user results in a plunging of the sinus and inner ear cavities allowing the body to function in its natural state and allowing the sinuses to drain naturally. Some may be misguided and believe that positive pressure nose washes can cause harm. This is akin to believing that a toothbrush shouldn’t be used because it can cause harm to your gums.

Any washing is better than no washing and anyone over the age of 2 years can enjoy the washing experience. Finding a safe, convenient and effective system is the goal.

The idea of washing your personal filter is simple. The best medicine often makes good sense.

I would love to share some samples of my nasopure with you, if interested.

Be Well, Dr. Hana
Hana R. Solomon, M.D.
573-999-0450, I welcome questions or comments.
Author of Clearing the Air One Nose at a Time, Caring for Your Personal Filter

]]> Comment on Aspartame Effects Not So Sweet by Christina Rutheiser http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/aspartame-effects-not-so-sweet/comment-page-1/#comment-1454 Christina Rutheiser Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:43:41 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/?p=207#comment-1454 Thanks for the comment, Robert! :-) I agree that honey is a much better alternative and has many health benefits as well - it is also great for wound care (you can spread it right on an open sore and the natural antibacterial qualities will speed healing). Of course, honey is still a simple sugar and should be consumed, like all good things, only in moderation. Thanks for the comment, Robert! :-) I agree that honey is a much better alternative and has many health benefits as well - it is also great for wound care (you can spread it right on an open sore and the natural antibacterial qualities will speed healing). Of course, honey is still a simple sugar and should be consumed, like all good things, only in moderation.

]]> Comment on Exercise and uterine fibroids by dana's vitamins http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/exercise-and-uterine-fibroids/comment-page-1/#comment-1341 dana's vitamins Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:06:10 +0000 http://www.acupuncturebaltimore.com/blog/exercise-and-uterine-fibroids/#comment-1341 Thanks for the informative posts. I will stop by again soon. Thanks for the informative posts.
I will stop by again soon.

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