ACUPUNCTURE SPECIALISTS PARKLAND, FLORIDA

» Acupuncture : Introduction & History
This article provides a brief introduction to the the history and theory of acupuncture, including a traditional Chinese medical view, as well as an easily-understood explanation for the layman.

» Studies Reveal Acupuncture May Reduce the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
According to a review published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, certain types of acupuncture-point stimulation may relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea or vomiting.

» Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus
Title: Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus
Category: Health News
Created: 5/7/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008

» Indian-Made Ayurvedic Medicines Sold On Internet Unsafe

Toxic metals can be found in Ayurvedic medicines sold online, according to a JAMA article, "Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic in US- and Indian-Manufactured Ayurvedic Medicines Sold via the Internet.

Lead, mercury, and arsenic have been detected in a substantial proportion of Indian-manufactured traditional Ayurvedic medicines. Metals may be present due to the practice of rasa shastra (combining herbs with metals, minerals, and gems). Whether toxic metals are present in both US- and Indian-manufactured Ayurvedic medicines is unknown.

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