Acupuncture Treatments for Recurrent Cystitis Cystitis is a common inflammation among women to the point where it is safe to say that very few women have probably never experienced it in their lifetime. Women are more susceptible to this infection than men because they have much shorter and straighter urethrae, which results in […]
Read MoreThere are many prescriptions for colds. Many people also develop their own remedies that have been proven to be useful from personal experiences. The most common solution to fighting colds is to drink lots of water, eat fruits rich in vitamin C and get a lot of rest. If that is the case, […]
Read MoreThere was a female patient who came back to Vancouver after completing university in Toronto. A strange environment, difficult relationships with peers, study hardships, and more, contributed to the challenging times there. Eventually, at some point, her heart began beating rapidly, she was always nervous and her hands began to tremble. She was always […]
Read MoreExample 1. A 26-year-old woman visited the hospital saying she was suddenly experiencing indigestion. She stated that she has never experienced indigestion to this extreme before. With her indigestion, she also experienced severe constipation and her face would become heated. Her menstruation came with severe pain as well as large clots of blood. Example […]
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Stress, Anxiety & Diarrhea Rose, who was in her mid-30s, had been suffering from diarrhea for 5 years, with the cause being unknown. Her diarrhea, which started for no particular reason, still continued about three to five times a day. She felt as though her stomach was full of gas and […]
Read MoreHeartburn & Claustrophobia Jim (false name), who is in his late 40s, has been suffering from severe heartburn for years. He has been taking one Zantac pill a day and barely soothing his heartburn. Jim is a well-motivated businessman with a lively personality. He has a good physique and strong stamina, but starting from […]
Read MoreA man in his 40s visited our clinic complaining about insomnia and anxiety not long after we started our business. After hearing his story, we came to understand that the man was kidnapped when he was a child. He came to be our first PTSD patient. PTSD describes symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after being psychologically traumatized […]
Read MoreIn her early 20s, Emilie (false name) had been suffering from severe depression for two years. Having trouble adapting to school and a new environment, she sighed frequently, experienced stuffiness (tightness) from the pit of her stomach to all around her chest, loss of appetite when she was stressed, indigestion and dizziness after eating. She experienced hot flashes and had no […]
Read MorePanic Disorder Resulting From Hyperactive Amygdala Maggie (false name), in her early twenties, experienced panic disorder after a robbery incident a few years ago. She was fine in general, but when she was stressed or alone in a quiet area, she started to feel breathless, her heart was pounding and she felt trembly. Since this didn’t happen […]
Read MoreJessica (false name), in her early 30s, had been suffering from anxiety disorder for two years. When she was stressed or nervous, she experienced palpitations, became breathless and especially experienced digestive issues in which she became bloated and nauseated frequently. Daily errands, such as getting groceries were difficult for Jessica because she felt nauseous and experienced palpitations when she was in […]
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