Acupuncture & Massage BLOG

If you want to practice Eastern medicine, you must be a qualified Western medical practitioner, according to Russian authorities.

Acupuncture is taken twice as seriously there, because students wanting to become acupuncture physicians typically have to have some sort of related degree, such as a neuro-pathology degree.

Russian medics in both disciplines acknowledge that with acupuncture there are no negative effects, and also that it is a proven fact that acupuncture treatment releases endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. (Acupuncture is still used in China in some areas as a general anaesthetic).

And the popularity of the use of acupuncture also seems to be growing according to Moscow news reports, which state there is an acupuncture physician in almost every medical clinic, with a more holistic approach.

In fact in some severe cases, Russians send patients to China for proper acupuncture treatment, as in the case of the Russia’s Beslan hostage crisis.

The Beslan school hostage crisis (also referred to as the Beslan Massacre) began when armed Muslim terrorists took more than 1200 school children and adults hostage in September 2004, in Beslan in North Ossetia.

Children who survived said that in addition to witnessing children being shot in the back and/or otherwise brutally murdered, they were denied food and water and had to take off their clothes because of the heat, said CNN.

Ten Russian children who suffered psychological trauma Beslan school hostage crisis got a month’s acupuncture treatment at the Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in in Sanya, China’s southernmost city in Hainan Province. The recuperative treatment involved traditional Chinese therapies such as martial arts, qigong, massage therapy and acupuncture.

For more information on Acupuncture relief from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, please call the Acupuncture & Massage College in Miami, at 305.595.9500.

A group of German scientists launched a study of 76 Chinese medicinal plants believed to be effective anti-cancer agents, said Chinese Medicine News.

The plants, they think, are useful in breaking up the growth of malignant tumours.

Among the many herbs and plants tested were yew trees, periwinkle plant and rangoon creeper, also known as the Chinese honeysuckle. Extracts from 18 of the plants under were found to substantially suppress the growth of cancer cells.

The German scientists began concentrating on Chinese herbal remedies from traditional Chinese medicine after reports they were alleviating symptoms other, less dangerous diseases. Now the scientists are combining natural substance research with advanced analytical and molecular-biological methods.

For more information on the effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine, please call 305.595.9500.

March comes in like a lion at the Acupuncture & Massage College with an aggressive, “dual-action” study to find a treatment for painful breasts. The new three-month study at AMC will test the effectiveness of both a special prescription of Chinese Herbal Medicine and a Homeopathic formula to treat fibrocystic breasts.

According to MedicineNet.com, having fibrocystic breasts is a common condition in women aged 30 to 50, where there are benign lumps in the breasts. These lumps, although harmless, may cause extreme tenderness and discomfort, especially around the sufferer’s menstrual cycle.

The college is calling for women aged 30 to 50 to participate. They will be given a painless, no X-ray, no-contact Thermogram test at the beginning and at the end of the study. The Thermogram is a test that uses the heat radiating from the body to create infra-red images to detect any abnormalities. Inflammations such as fibrocystic breasts give off heat, so the Thermogram is useful in determining the treatment’s efficacy.

Testing begins on March 15 at 8 a.m. at the Acupuncture & Massage College located at 10506 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL, 33176. There will be a nominal fee for the Thermogram, of $75, which is less than ½ of a standard Thermogram cost. For more information call 305.867.7716, or 954.431.4352. For information about the Acupuncture & Massage College, please visit www.amcollege.edu.

Miamians get ready to experience the mind-body connection from one its masters.

An amazing opportunity to study with George Xu, who is known throughout the martial arts world for his expertise in Tai Chi, will be available from February 29 to March 2, 2008.

George Xu came to the U.S. in 1981, and has been teaching the ancient art of Tai Chi, and bringing with him more experts from China.

Master Xu will explain the principles that govern the internal Chinese martial arts. Then he will demonstrate these principles through Tai Chi. Finally, he will have the students perform them to get the benefit of these principles. The benefits include centering the mind, increasing awareness and improving focus, which then helps the mind connect with the body. This mind/body connection increases spiritual energy, thereby helping the individual achieve wellness.

The class will be held at Body Motion Institute, 12302 SW 128 Court Unit #103, Miami, FL. The cost for this class is $100, $80 for students of Acupuncture & Massage College. For more information please call Steven Tarrago at 786-402-4547.

Acne sufferers do not have to use harsh chemicals to treat an acne outbreak. Massage therapy is a true alternative to harsh cleansing solutions and medication.

Pimples and blackheads develop as a result of an overproduction of a skin lubricant called sebum. As it blocks hair follicles it creates a place in which bacteria multiplies.

By applying Shiatsu massage a practitioner can stimulate circulation and balance hormone levels in your skin. Pressure should be applied to the liver, adrenal gland, kidney, intestine, and thyroid gland and a few other reflex points an experienced Oriental bodywork massage therapist might suggest.

Using massage therapy, patients have reported positive results on their acne within 72 hours, or less.

Massage is often more effective when combined with other complementary treatments such as yoga, Practicing yoga daily is said to increase the blood flow. There are challenging, but relaxing yoga poses, which can stimulate this process. Good circulation can bring nutrients to the skin and flush away toxins.

Consult the specialists at Acupuncture & Massage College at 305.595.9500 or visit www.acupuncturistmiami.com.

Think depression means only having the blues? Think again.

Researchers say depression often involves rage and hostility and that combination spells big trouble for people who have heart disease said a study published in the February-March 2008 issue of Psychosomatic Medicine.

Emotional issues have long taken their toll on general health, but now studies have pinpointed the way they interact to wreak the ultimate havoc in your heart.

Depression and Hostility elevate inflammatory proteins in the human body, and the combination of hostility plus depression appears to be as dangerous a risk factor for heart disease as smoking.

But national studies show the increasing popularity as a valid way to combat depression in complementary medicine. In fact, some types of massage therapy are a vital component in individual health regimens because they stimulate the body’s Chi s the body can heal itself.

Proven health benefits in massage therapy also include a decrease in pain, stress and anxiety. A qualified expert can manipulate tissue to better flexibility, posture, circulation and athletic performance.

According to the report, there have always been mental health reasons to treat depression and hostility. But now the link to cardiovascular diseases makes it more urgent.

If you are suffering from depression, make an appointment with a licensed massage therapist at Acupuncture & Massage College at 305.595.9500 or to become one, visit www.amcolllege.edu.

In a revealing report on new techniques to reduce the adverse side effects from taking post-operative morphine after surgery, researchers found that using acupuncture before and during an operation cuts a patient’s need for the painkillers.

The report on Revolution Health, said that doctors could reduce the amount of morphine given to a patient, significantly, and improve the quality of analgesia.

About eight out of 10 patients typically experience side effects such as itchiness, dizziness and nausea from postoperative morphine. The analysis also found that acupuncture treatment reduced post-op itchiness by 30 percent, nausea by 50 percent and dizziness by 60 percent.

Another important benefit of acupuncture treatment is that acupuncture can significantly reduce urinary retention, which is uncomfortable for the patient. Using a catheter to relieve it only increases the possible risk of infection. By using acupuncture to treat post-operative urinary retention, doctors can minimize that risk.

For more information on acupuncture treatment for post-operative pain call Dr. Richard Browne at 305.595.9500 or visit www.acupuncturistmiami.com.

Good news for couples trying to get pregnant through in vitro fertilization! A recent Fox News
report said that in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is maximized by complementing it with acupuncture treatment.

A scientific review funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) suggests that acupuncture might improve the odds of conceiving if done right before or after embryos are placed in the womb.

In acupuncture therapy for fertility, the body experiences an increase blood flow to the uterus, a relaxing the cervix and actually helps the body inhibit the production of “fight or flight” stress hormones that make it tougher for an embryo to implant. The study reported that the odds of conceiving went up about 65 percent for women given acupuncture.

IVF treatments typically run about costs around $12,000 per attempt, with patients making a minimum of three, so a treatment that improves its effectiveness will save couples thousands of dollars.

Fertility specialists are excited that this relatively inexpensive and simple treatment ca be integrated easily with modern methods.

The Results were published Friday in the British medical journal, BMJ.

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH US AND START IT OFF RIGHT

If you missed the opportunity to get a healthy start to 2008 last January, don’t fret! The Acupuncture & Massage College in Miami is giving you another chance at health and wellness.

Starting at 10 a.m., on February 9, in celebration of Chinese New Year, Dr. Richard Browne, one of the first licensed Acupuncturists in the State of Florida since 1982 and co-founder of the Acupuncture & Massage College, the oldest college of Acupuncture and Massage Therapy in Florida, and his team of experts will stretch, press, and rub you to a healthier, happier you.

Come explore and take part in new ways to improve your health through massage and acupuncture, Qigong, yoga, and other demonstrations that will leave you breathing easier, pain-free, rejuvenated, and de-stressed.

Learn the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbs, and learn why this ancient healing art is so popular today!

And for those who need to know what the coming year holds for you, we offer you an astrology reading.

Who: Acupuncture & Massage College’s Chinese New Year’s celebration.

When: Saturday, February 9th

Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM

Where: Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176.

Richard Browne is one of the first licensed Acupuncturists in the State of Florida in 1982.

He is the co-founder of the Acupuncture & Massage College, the oldest college of Acupuncture and Massage Therapy in Florida. He has served as President of the Florida State Oriental Medical Association and is currently President of the Acupuncture Physician Association. Dr. Browne holds a license in Massage Therapy in Florida since 1978. He has practiced and taught the Chinese art of Tai Chi and Qi Gong for more than 30 years.

Accessibility is a unique and important aspect of Dr. Browne’s services. His expertise in acupuncture is available at any time. Your initial consultation is free.

For information please call : 305-595-9500or visit www.acupuncturistmiami.com or www.amcollege.edu