Asthma is a disease of the airways and lungs where airflow both in and out of the lungs is restricted. It is characterized by shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Most asthmatics have intermittent "attacks" and are symptom free at other times. Some asthmatics however, are never symptom free. Over time, there is damage to the tissues of the lungs and until now, this damage was thought to be irreversible.

Current asthma therapies such as inhaled steroids are effective in reducing inflammation but do nothing to heal the tissues of the airways. These drugs also have serious side effects such as cataracts, osteoporosis and decreased immune response. New therapeutic options that have fewer side effects and reverse chronic changes in the lungs are essential. This study aimed to determine if oral administration of ginseng would reverse lung histopathology (cell damage).

Mice bred to be prone to chronic asthma were divided into four groups: control, placebo, ginseng, and dexamethasone (a steroid). All mice except those in the control group were sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin. Then, mice in the ginseng group were given 2 gr per kg per day of ginseng and mice in the dexamethasone group received 1 mg/kg per day of dexamethasone for 1 week.

NaturalNews) The July 2008 issue of Pain, a prestigious peer-reviewed medical journal published by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), featured a German study conducted by eight pediatric doctors and clinicians. The researchers attempted to determine whether or not laser acupuncture would prove effective in relieving the symptoms of chronic headaches in 43 children.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

The treatment for each child was individualized and completely based on the traditional Chinese medical theory. The theory contends that bioelectricity, or the electrical current that is produced by living organisms, has a tendency to follow paths of higher conductivity within the human body. These paths, called meridians, have been shown to be composed of points that have a higher electrical conductivity (lower electrical impedance) than other parts of the body. The ancient Chinese somehow discovered that stimulating these points, or "acupoints," produced changes in the body's flow of current, and by doing so, influenced the health of an individual. Stimulation of these points include many different methods, the most well-known being acupuncture. Acupuncture is when very thin, electrical-conducting needles are inserted into these "acupoints" with the intention of manipulating the current.

Laser acupuncture, a relatively new method of stimulation, uses low-energy lasers to influence the flow of current at the acupoints. The German study, which is titled "Laser acupuncture in children with headache: A double-blind, randomized, bicenter, placebo-controlled trial," specifically focuses on the effect of laser stimulation compared to placebo-stimulation.

The German Study

When are we really considered sick?
Boaz will be conducting a class introducing Chinese Medicine. The main focus of the class will be understanding basic Chinese Medicine principals, philosophy and basic influences of diet and emotions on health and disease, and then how to apply these principles in identifying your ailments. This class will help you know what to do for simple problems and when to recognize the need for professional assistance. This gives you more healthy alternatives to the basic medications commonly used. This class will meet every other thursday at 6:00 p.m. Class size is limited to 8 so please contact me directly to sign up.
Click here to email Boaz.

Acupuncture works as well as Effexor, a drug commonly used to combat hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatment.

In fact, the benefits of acupuncture last longer than the effects of Effexor, and without any bad side effects. After 12 weeks of treatment, symptoms were reduced for 15 additional weeks for women who had undergone acupuncture, compared with just two weeks for those who had taken Effexor.

Not only were no bad side effects associated with acupuncture, women who underwent the treatment reported increased energy and overall sense of well-being. Those taking Effexor reported side effects including nausea, headache, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, increased blood pressure, fatigue and anxiety.Sources:

Reuters September 22, 2008

American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology Meeting September 21-25, 2008 Boston, MA

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Acupuncture works as well as a drug commonly used to combat hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatment, and its benefits last longer, without bad side effects, researchers said on Monday.

They tested acupuncture, which began in China more than 2,000 years ago and involves inserting needles into the body, against the Wyeth antidepressant Effexor, for hot flashes in breast cancer patients.

Acupuncture was just as effective as Effexor, also called venlafaxine, in managing symptoms including hot flashes and night sweats, according to researchers led by Dr. Eleanor Walker of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

After 12 weeks of treatment, symptoms were reduced for 15 additional weeks for women who had undergone acupuncture, compared with two weeks for those who had taken Effexor, Walker said.

Please read ,this is very interesting

http://www.NaturalNews.com/024248.html 

BomaMed, a patient story...

I have been working with Boaz Brizman for 18 months.  I first came to him in desperation.  I now return weekly with hope and determination to continue improving the quality of my life, and by extension, the quality of life for my family and friends.  My journey with him has been characterized by dramatic improvement (in my physical health), eye-opening revelation (of my emotional realities), and slow (sometimes painfully so) recognition (of areas where I need to take responsibility for my own wellbeing).  He has been a wise and sympathetic guide who never points out the path but who helps me discover it, then convinces me I've found it on my own.  Here is my story.
Two years ago, I was struggling through my worst allergy season ever.  Asthma-prone for years, I was well equipped for the onslaught of pollen, dust mites, and even the mold that lurked in the dim corners of my acting class.  I dutifully increased the frequency and dosages of my inhalers, but this time they failed in their mission to "pry open my airways".  Shortness of breath turned into terrifying bouts of gasping for air.

Three trips to the Emergency Room later, my allergist decided I had a persistent lung infection and needed more drugs (antibiotics) and stronger inhalers.  My new inhaler opened my lungs but also caused rapid pounding in my heart, a shrill whistle in my ears, and loss of all sensation in my hands, feet, and lips.  When I related this to my doctor, he didn't even look up from his chart as he said, "Yeah, that happens sometimes".

One vitamin tha I had been recommending to some people and using in my own family has turned up positive for lead. I am so upset about this. I am double checking another one I often recommend and think that it continues to be safe--All One, it comes in adult strength and children's strength. I will post when I find out. In any case, here is the article, and if any of you that are on it and I forgot to notify you, please stop immediately and email me. http://zrecs.blogspot.com/2008/08/fda-finds-lead-in-most-childrens.html

Cal-Oregon Unvaccinated Survey

"We surveyed over 9,000 boys in California and Oregon and found that vaccinated boys had a 155% greater chance of having a neurological disorder like ADHD or autism than unvaccinated boys." - Generation Rescue

For more info:

www.generationrescue.org/survey.html  

In an official report, Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, the WHO has listed the following symptoms, diseases and conditions (it is a partial list) that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture:

low back pain.
neck pain.
sciatica.
tennis elbow.
knee pain.
sprains.
facial pain .
headache.
(TMJ) dysfunction.
rheumatoid arthritis.
postoperative pain.
stroke.
essential hypertension.
primary hypotension.
adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy.
allergic rhinitis, including hay fever.
biliary colic.
depression (including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke).
primary dysmenorrhea.
acute epigastralgia.
peptic ulcer.

There are clear examples which come to mind, particularly in the fields of acupuncture and herbal medicine. While scientists try to learn more about how acupuncture works, increasingly robust evidence, drawn from a number of international studies, indicates that it does work !

"His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales address to the 59th World Health Assembly"