Category Archives: Research

Placebo Or No?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by eresko

There is much debate about Acupuncture and its effects are often compared to that of a placebo. So what’s the word? Well, first let’s remind ourselves, what is a placebo and how it works. According to Wikipedia, “a placebo is … Continue reading →

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Exercise Tolerance, Acupuncture & the Heart

Posted on July 31, 2010 by eresko

Part of the purpose of this blog is to share with you all the bits of information I come across during my studies in Acupuncture & Oriental Medical School. Personally, I love the medicine and have seen and learned its … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Exercise, Exercise & Lifestyle, Research | Tagged Acupuncture, Acupuncture Treatments, Congestive Heart Failure, exercise, Exercise & Health, heart disease, heart surgery rehab, integrative medicine, post surgery treatment, traditional chinese medicine, What can acupuncture do | 1 Comment

“So Easy A Caveman Can Do It?”

Posted on February 26, 2010 by eresko

The theme of the week seems to be cholesterol; good fats and bad fats; eating a healthy diet and living a healthy life-style. But what does that mean? It could mean a number of things to different people. According to … Continue reading →

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Treating Menopausal Symptoms with Acupuncture vs. Pharmaceuticals

Posted on December 15, 2009 by eresko

Currently one of the prescribed treatment protocols for women going through Menopause is an Anti-Depressant such as Effexor. Research shows that the anti-depressant actually has the added benefit of treating hot flashes and night-sweats; which are common symptoms associated with … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Research, Topics in Health, Women's Health | Tagged Acupuncture, Alternative Healthcare, Anti-Depressants, Health, Hot Flashes, Menopause, Night Sweats, Women & Menopause, Women's Health | 1 Comment

Alternative Medical Therapy Works?!

Posted on December 3, 2009 by eresko

So I subscribe to a bunch of email list-serves and end up getting tons in my email inbox, tending to just pick some out at random and read them every once in a while. Today, I decided to read one … Continue reading →

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