How to Balance Your Body

By Dr. Wu Dhi

Just this morning I had a lady come into my office who was suffering from symptoms connected to her menopause. She said, "I can't sleep, I wake up every few hours and I am burned up, I sweat so much I feel like I am sleeping in a sauna bath and it's been going on for months.

We went over her medical history and she reported that she has a cold right now, but doesn't want to take any medicine, no matter if it's natural or not.

She reported having a chronic back problem and doesn't want address it either.

She also said that she is gaining weight and is really depressed about that but not willing to change her diet.

She said, "I drink coffee all day and I am not willing to change my coffee drink habits at all! I love my coffee, and will drink 6 to 7 cups a day.

It sounds to me that she loves her habits much more than her sleep, her health, or the way she looks. There is a mental emotional imbalance here and she isn't willing to look at it.

There are many different ways to treat illness and balance the body and mind. Our body and mind are so tightly coupled you would be amazed how much one affects the other. There is a scientific name for it; it's called psycho-neuro immunology.

There is now a huge body of published evidence documenting at the neurological and biochemical level, how states of mind such as anxiety, depression and anger affect the functioning of immune system.

This patient really didn't want to hear about that either. I didn't tell dare tell her this in her delicate state, but I'll tell you.

That coffee habit she has is warming up her entire body, as well as over stimulating her mind and is a stronga diuretic. Coffee has been used to stimulate the mind and wake you up. It's also considered a mental stimulant, but if you are having extreme night sweets it's a No, No.

If the coffee isn't organic they are using poisonous herbicide and pesticide sprays. If you think decaf is a good alternative, wake up and smell the coffee. Petroleum based solvents are used to make the stuff and it's not the best for your health.

Let's get back to the patient; she drinks coffee all day long, caffeinated until 3 or 4 in the afternoon and decaf at night.

She can't sleep why?

According to Chinese medicine she is damaging the water element the kidneys and bladder. The excess of coffee can be acting as a diuretic injuring the balance between fire and water that's the yin, yang balance of the body.

When there is an imbalance in the water element the fire element goes wild. As we all know if you make a fire the heat will rise. In the body if there is too much heat it goes upward as well and will disturb the mind, hence the insomnia. Too much heat could be the cause of the excess sweating as well. If she wants to get back to a good nights sleep she needs to cut down on her beloved coffee and start loving herself.

When we practice Qi Gong and meditation a few great things happen. We cool the body down. This relaxes the mind and will allow for a better nights sleep as well as harmonizing the balance of our fire and water element.

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Getting Spider Vein Treatment on Your Tired Legs

By A Aaronson

There are many things that can appear on your legs that make them less attractive. Many of them are preventable and treatable. There are ways to get spider vein treatment to give your legs a younger look.

These unattractive blue ones are blood vessels that have dilated over time by pressure that is put on them. They are similar to varicose veins, but are smaller, and are usually located around the knee, but can be anywhere. It is very common and is believed that around eighty-four percent or people have them, mostly on their right legs. They do not typically cause any medical problems, but can be corrected if you do not want them anymore.

No one really knows why some people get it and others do not, but research has shown that they may be genetic. It is also believed that if you spend a lot of time on your feet, you are more prone to get them. If you have recurrent swelling, heavy, and tired legs, you may be a good candidate for spider vein treatment.

If you are prone to this unsightly problem, there are ways that you can lower your risk, but not totally prevent them. This can be done by watching your weight and not being on your feet for a long time each day, wearing support stockings when you have to stand for a long time, and don't cross your legs while sitting. Taking a short walk each day does not hurt either. You should also put your feet up when you are resting, wear sunscreen while you are outside enjoying the sun's rays, and have any varicose veins treated so that the pressure can be lessened on them and more do not show up.

If you think you should seek spider vein treatment, there are two main options that you need to research to help you decide what is best for you. One of them is sclerotherapy, where the ones to be treated are injected with a special solution that causes them to collapse and appear more normal. This is the most common and most patients see positive results. Another popular treatment is through the use of lasers. This treatment is usually used on the smaller red veins as they are harder to inject with solution.

It is not necessary, however, that you have spider vein treatment. If they are not causing you any problems or pain, and you don't mind the looks of them, then leave them alone as not having them treated is not going to cause any problems.

If your legs could use spider vein treatment, NJ is home to a facility that can help you find solutions: http://www.njveincare.com.

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Trigger Finger Causes and Treatment

By Dr Scott Ruhlman

The hand and wrist are often susceptible to overuse injuries, especially those who perform repetitive tasks related to sports activities or various occupations. One common condition that may arise as noted above is trigger finger, which is characterized by restricted movement in one or more fingers in the hand. With this repetitive use injury the affected finger typically becomes stuck in the bent, or flexed position.

Trigger finger, medically termed stenosing tenosynovitis is an inflammation of the finger tendon sheath located in the palm of the hand and can be present in any of the fingers or even the thumb. The tendons in the hand are encased in a layer of tissue called a sheath, which allows the tendon to glide easily as the finger is bent and straightened. The action is similar to a bicycle's brake cable sliding within the outer casing as the brake lever is depressed and then released. However, at times the sheath may become inflamed, causing a restricted gliding action.

Generally the hand will be able to close and grasp objects without difficulty, but when the fingers are straightened, the tendon will become stuck within the sheath, leaving one bent finger. The person will then usually exert more force to straighten the finger, causing the tendon to snap through the sheath and rapidly straighten. The connotation is that of the hammer on a firearm snapping closed, and is where trigger finger gets its common name.

What causes Trigger Finger?

Trigger Finger is generally caused from repetitive use of the fingers. Those individuals whose occupations require repeated and forceful grasping of tools such as tradesmen may be susceptible to this injury. Others such as rock climbers, with their forceful use of the finger flexors, are also at risk.

Clinically, this condition is generally seen in those between 40-60 years of age and it is more common in women than in men. Those individuals with diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis may be at increased risk for developing trigger finger. Because it is an inflammatory condition, trigger finger usually produces local pain over the affected area in addition to the hallmark trigger effect. You may also feel a small bump in the palm of the hand where the tendon is inflamed.

The first step in treating trigger finger is to see a physician who specializes in hand injuries. Your doctor will be able to diagnose the extent of the injury and guide you toward the most effective treatments, reducing recovery time.

How is Trigger Finger Treated?

Conservative steps such as anti-inflammatory medications and rest are usually advocated initially. However, if the condition persists, your doctor usually will treat with a steroid injection, which is a much more potent anti-inflammatory. This is a highly effective treatment modality for most patients and relief may last several months or longer. Should symptoms return after the injection wears off, surgical release of the tendon sheath may be indicated. This is a minimally invasive day surgery in which the sheath is widened, allowing the tendon to glide freely through the previously restricted area. This procedure has excellent long-term success and potential to return to 100% functional use of the hand.

There is usually a quick recovery time and post-operative physical therapy is not always needed. However, if you have had trigger finger for a long time, then there may be some underlying stiffness in the finger joints themselves. Should this be the case, your doctor may refer you to a therapist who specializes in hand rehabilitation in order to expedite recovery and full range of motion in the hand.

Visit Dr. Ruhlman online to read more about him and to contact him for an appointment. Dr. Scott Ruhlman offers hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery to the seattle area.

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