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Very helpful advice to quit smoking
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Have a look at this interesting video and try to follow the advice…. you never know
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Symptoms of Sinus Headache and treatment
Saturday, July 5th, 2008A sinus headache is a headache that occurs because your sinuses are congested with mucus. The sinuses are hollow spaces in the bones of your face. They connect with the nose through small openings. Like the nose, they are lined with membranes that make mucus. Mucus drains through the small openings to the nose. Some symptoms of a sinus headache include pain or pressure in the forehead or around the eyes and cheek(s), tender skin and tender bones over and under the eyes. Stooping down, jarring your head (including with exercise, such as jogging or aerobics), or blowing your nose may make your headache feel worse.
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Acupuncture as a treatment for Sinus Headache
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008The National Institutes of Health recommends acupuncture as a treatment for sinus headache. While few studies have investigated whether acupuncture is effective specifically for sinus headache, this condition is often successfully treated by acupuncturists. An acupuncturist diagnoses headaches not as migraine, tension, or sinus, but rather as conditions deriving from “energetic” imbalances. Practitioners often describe sinus headache as a “dampness” which creates inflammation and fluid retention in the mucus membranes. This dampness can be cleared by strengthening the spleen meridian. In addition to needling, acupuncturists may use moxibustion (a technique in which the herb mugwort is burned over specific acupuncture points). Those with special training may also recommend he... (continue)