Orthopedics Definition

Orthopedics is the field of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of the musculosketetal system, particularly the spine, joints, and muscles. Orthopedics mainly deals with correction of disorders and deformities related to the musculosketal system; hence, orthopedics is central to the treatment of back pain.

Orthopedic care can employ various pain management techniques, manual treatment, physical therapy, and bracing to treat a variety of spinal dysfunctions including chronic back pain, scoliosis, and sacrioiliac joint dysfunction.

Sinusitis:

• Sinusitis refers to the inflammation of the sinus passages
• Sinus passages are present around:
o Forehead
o Cheeks
o Eyes
o Nasal bones
• These passages produce mucus which prevents infections

Symptoms to look for:

• Excessive sneezing
• Nasal congestion
• Runny nose
• Headache
• Pressure around head, eyes and face
• Lack of appetite
• Low-grade fever
• Difficulty in breathing

Causes:

• Inflamed sinus causes mucus to collect resulting in bacterial growth

Natural home remedy using black cumin seeds:

1. Take a clean cloth
2. Add 1 tsp black cumin seeds
3. Wrap the cloth
4. Place near the nose and inhale

Natural home remedy using cumin seeds and honey:

1. Roast 1 tsp cumin seeds
2. Crush them
3. Add 1 tbsp honey
4. Mix well
5. Consume every day

Natural home remedy using fenugreek seeds:

1. Take 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
2. Add 4 cups of water
3. Boil the mixture till water level reduces to half
4. Strain the liquid
5. Drink 4 cups of this liquid every day

• This provides relief from fever and eliminates toxins

Tips:

• Consume garlic and onions as a part of diet

These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist. Refer to the terms of use.

Acupuncture is the insertion of high quality disposable sterile stainless steel needles into the skin.

Amanda Roth Acupuncture treatmentAt the AHC the policy is one needle per acupuncture point which is disposed of after it is withdrawn. The needles are designed to insert with minimum sensation moreover, many patients, after the needles have been inserted are unsure if the needles are there. Needles insert into acupuncture points which are gateways into channels of energy in your body. These channels or meridians of energy keep you well and balanced.

Your acupuncturist may apply manual (i.e. twisting) or an electrical stimulation (Electroacupunture) to the needles. Sensations may be experienced after insertions normal sensations include warmth and or tingling, dull ache and/or a feeling of heaviness.

Please inform us immediately if you feel a sharp and or burning pain. Acupuncture is used to keep the body, mind and spirit balanced, to heal specific disease and as preventive medicine to strengthen the body.

Auricular (ear) Acupuncture is a microsystem (small system) whereas the body as a whole is considered a macrosystem (large system) moreover, the whole body is represented in the ear and can therefore treat a variety of conditions. Small needles or seeds may be taped on to specific ear points to enhance and prolong the treatment.

Three-edge needle is a procedure whereby the acupuncturist allows or promotes blood to escape from the acupuncture point in order to bring the required effect to a body area or condition.

Plum blossom needling or Seven star needling, utilizes a tapping instrument, containing seven tiny needles, the intention is to stimulate the channel/meridian overtop of the area to be treated.

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