ExerciseFor those with arthritis, exercise, no matter how little you do, is one of the best natural treatments. For those with severe arthritis, even the smallest amount of walking can make a difference. Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise for those with arthritis because it puts the least amount of impact on the joints. Strengthening exercises are also recommended to keep muscles and joints strong. continue reading
Believe it or not, when you’re exercising your body, you’re exercising your mind as well. Aerobic exercise gets your blood pumping, which increases the oxygen going to your brain and lowers your risk of disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease that can lead to memory loss. If you can, start with some exercise in the morning. This can clear your head right off the bat to stay focused and alert during the day. Exercises that require coordination are especially helpful for keeping the mind active such as simply throwing a ball back and forth. continue reading
There are more than 80 chronic illnesses that are immune related including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and celiac disease.
Autoimmune diseases result when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own body’s tissues. Immune deficiency is more common than most people think; around 20 percent of the population suffers from some form of an autoimmune disorder, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. continue reading
Across the country, physical therapists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners and other professionals are being certified to administer acupuncture under the pseudonym, “Dry Needling.” With as little as 27 hours of clinical training, these practitioners are wielding acupuncture needles and administering aggressive needling into acupuncture and ashii points! This is incredibly concerning due to the high risk of serious harm to our fellow patients, friends and community members. The Idaho Acupuncture Association is taking a stand; we are NOT ok with this and we will do what we can to prevent this from happening in our state.
Please sign our petition and help prevent untrained practitioners from administering acupuncture!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/idaho-acupuncturists-against-dry-needling
NADA, which stands for the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, was established in 1985 to promote the NADA protocol acupuncture treatment for addiction. The non-profit organization promotes advocacy and the use of a non-verbal, pharmaceutical free approach to behavioral health. The protocol uses five specific acupuncture points on the ear to treat addiction and to be an alternative to methadone. continue reading
