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Flu patients turn to Chinese treatments
Eastern medicine is growing more popular in Texas
Casey James

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The flu outbreak has some people thinking outside the box and even turning to the other side of the world for medical help.

In the last few weeks, the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine has seen more patients come in with the flu.

“Three or four days ago I started to get a fever,” said Julie Stack, “I talked with the doctor, they said just go home and wait it out.”

But Stack didn’t want to wait, so she decided to try other methods to treat what ails her.

Updated: Thursday, 10 Jan 2013, 6:57 AM CST
Published : Wednesday, 09 Jan 2013, 8:26 PM CST

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This month’s newsletter looks at treating insomnia and chronic fatigue with acupuncture.

In our society we put a premium on our waking hours and have the tendency to underestimate the importance of a full-night’s sleep. Millions of people who suffer from insomnia look for quick fixes instead of exploring the root causes of the problem.

Sleep hygiene is an afterthought for many people. Evening is a time to allow our minds and bodies to turn inward to our subconscious. Sleep deprivation is the root of many health issues like memory impairment, a weakened immune system and stress that can lead to cardiac disease, heart disease and digestive disorders.

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Arthritis isn’t just one disease, but a complex disorder comprised of more than 100 distinct conditions that can affect people at any stage of life.

Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While these two forms of arthritis have very different causes, risk factors and effects on the body, they often share a common symptom — persistent joint pain.

For many people, arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of 50 show some signs of arthritis as joints naturally degenerate over time. Fortunately, arthritis can often be managed with acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

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