Acupuncture

A few years ago when I asked an audience how many people did a meditation practice on a daily basis or knew what Reiki was – very few would raise their hands. I am pleasantly surprised now when I speak before groups to see more hands rise for meditation and more people becoming aware of Reiki as well. DSC_0548 Healthcare Changes: How does the song go? You know the one by Bob Dylan that says “the times they are a changing..” There is a slow but quickening interest in ancient healing modalities…

Physical pain, psychological distress, disease and many other bodily concerns affect people across the world. Patients often seek the help of a family or specialized doctor to prescribe a form of treatment for back pain, depression, a broken bone, or cancer. The people in this profession hold Medical Doctor (M.D.) degrees and what they are trained to prescribe in their many years of schooling is called conventional medicine or treatment. There are other kinds of treatment that an M.D. cannot…

participants were white females with an average age of 49 and a reported average of about 8 years of chronic pain. 52% percent of the participants reported symptoms consistent with depression as well. After 24 weeks of integrative treatments, specifically acupuncture and massage, there was a significant decrease in pain severity (-23%) and pain interference with daily life (-28%). This study proves that integrative methods are effective in treating certain medical issues. However, it is not just…

Tris Gruber Ms. Stiegler American Literature 2/12/2017 PTSD In the past, we have clearly ignored a disorder that makes the lives of people an everyday struggle. This disorder is known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This disorder can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Given this definition it is easy to think how war veterans have become the face of this disorder. However, PTSD can affect anyone and their…

A Soul of Nervousness Fearing the past, present, and the future can disturb people’s lives and make them feel miserable. Individuals, who are usually anxious, nervous, and concerned, must be suffering from a disorder with or without their knowledge. Excessive stress, pressure, and tension cause serious consequences that include psychological disorders and more specifically, anxiety disorders. What are anxiety disorders? How many Americans experience an anxiety disorder? Can they be treated?…

Health Insurance Plans Health insurance plans are plans that are purchased by an individual or a family for getting coverage on their medical and surgical expenses when needed. Health insurance plans recompense the health care places for treating the individual and the dependent for illness or injuries during the time of insured person’s need. After following the instruction in the assignment 1 using the website healthcare.gov to find some health insurance plans for a 27-year-old single…

Asian American population and its characteristics According to the Census Bureau, the Asian group in the United States counts 15.7 million Asian Americans in 2013 and represents about five percent of the total U.S. population. Asian Americans live mostly in large cities in states of California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Hawaii and New Jersey. Asian American community is fast growing. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is expected to comprise over 10% of the…

Healthcare sensitivity towards those with different cultural factors is very important. Some foreign populations can become very angry and disappointed when they think that their healthcare provider is not giving them the proper care, in their mind or is not taking the time to understand their beliefs that may affect the care given. The unique cultural values, beliefs, and practices of Korean Americans can affect healthcare, as well as, any biological factors that can influence healthcare…

Pressure Points I have been interested in pressure points ever since the “Taser” swept through the school. For those who have never experienced it, the Taser is a forceful poke to the ribs with two fingers. It causes mild discomfort and can be more or less uncomfortable, depending on the spot in the ribs you poke. “Huh, that’s interesting” is what I thought. I never really did any research on pressure points until a few years later. Before this, though, I just wanted to figure out funny, cool…

Jumping off the ledge is no easy task. Jumping when you do not see the bottom, may be even more difficult. Because I never knew what I wanted to do as a career, I did not know which direction to jump. This left me feeling uneasy leaving high school- I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life and lacked the confidence and direction I needed to succeed in college. Throughout my undergraduate career I have worked a myriad of jobs including customer service, sales, maintenance, driving, and…