Acupuncture And Obesity – Abraham C. Kuruvilla, MD
ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of obesity is increasing in the United States. Treatment options for obesity include a reduced-calorie diet, increased activity, behavior modification, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. In addition to these treatment options, acupuncture may be an effective adjunct therapy. Objective To describe the efficacy of acupuncture in the management of obesity when administered in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Design Prospective, randomized controlled trial from FebruaryApril...
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Zen Shiatsu (Japanese: 禅指圧) is a derivative form of the Japanese therapy Shiatsu, and is particularly popular in the United Kingdom and United States. It was developed by Shizuto Masunaga, a graduate of the Japan Shiatsu College who published a book entitled Shiatsu in 1974. This was translated into English in 1977 and retitled Zen Shiatsu. The name “Zen Shiatsu” was not coined by Masunaga himself but by Wataru Ohashi, the co-author of the English version. Zen Shiatsu, also known as Masunaga Therapy, is a form of Meridian...
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Shiatsu Healer I’ve worked professionally as a shiatsu massage therapist and healer for more than twenty years- successfully treating hundreds of patients from all walks of life for a wide variety of complaints.
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