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18 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, March 12,1994 Acupuncture By Dr. Kathlynn M. Hoch, D.C., FJ.A.C.A. Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese art of healing, has become popular throughout the world. It is simple, safe and free from side effects. Acupuncture treats and prevents disease by affecting certain key points on the body. It stimulates and enhances the body's own healing response. response. More than 300 acupuncture points have been identified. Low power Helium, Neon and Infrared Infrared laser is relatively new in North America, being used first in Europe 20 years ago. Today, many Canadian health professionals professionals are practising "anatomical" rather than traditional acupuncture. This approach incorporates modem technology; laser therapy is non- thermal and non-invasive (does not puncture skin). Laser is an acronym for the words Light, Amplification, Nutrition Month Concentrates on Eating Habits of Young Children March 1994 is nutrition month, and this year's theme is "Nourishing our Children's Future". The theme is meant to illustrate the rolé nutrition and healthy eating has to play in the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of our children. In recent years, the practice of vegetarian style of eating has increased increased in popularity in Canada. More and more parents are adopting this type of diet for themselves and their families. Several health benefits may be associated with , vegetarianism vegetarianism (i.e. decreased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, some forms of cancer, type II diabetes). However, for children the risks may outweigh the benefits. Young children and adolescents are at stages in their lives when nutritional nutritional needs are highest due to growth. The consequences of not meeting their nutritional requirements requirements can be severe. Vegetarian diets are classified according according to the amount of animal products consumed or avoided. • vegan vegetarians do not eat any form of animal products. • lacto-ovo vegetarians include milk, milk products and eggs in their diet. • ovo-vegetarians include only eggs. Studies have shown repeatedly that the vegan diet is not suitable for growing children and adolescents because because of the difficulty in providing enough calories, protein and some essential essential nutrients (i.e. calcium, iron, riboflavin riboflavin and B12). If the vegetarian diet is well planned, includes milk, milk products and a variety of foods it is possible to meet the nutritional needs of children and teens. Here are just a few ideas for some meatless dishes: pizza, macaroni and cheese, vegetable and cheese lasagna, lentil or pea soup with whole wheat bread, hummus and pita bread, quiche, peanut peanut butter and banana sandwich, fala- fels. See how many more you can think of. Families wanting to try a vegetarian vegetarian eating style can use Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating as guidance. Food from the four food groups are chosen and, instead of meat, legumes and possibly eggs are used to meet the recommended servings servings from the Meat and Alternatives group. If more information is needed, you should contact a registered dietitian dietitian in your community through your local hospital, Public Health Department Department or one in private practice to obtain obtain the most accurate and practical information. Marilyn FryRPDF. Stimulated, Omission of Radiation. It is a pure form of light energy, amplified amplified and stimulated at a specific wave length which causes a photochemical photochemical reaction. Acupuncture causes causes the brain to release natural pain killers called Beta-endorphins and reduces reduces prostaglandin release. Prostaglandins Prostaglandins are fatty acids which are released released upon tissue damage and perpetuate the inflammatory reaction. Therefore laser acupuncture is highly effective in acute and chronic pain control and analgesia. A more traditional explanation of acupuncture is that the body contains vital energy or qi (pronounced chi) which when flowing smoothly over channels or meridians that run throughout the body, is expressed overtly as health. Each of the 14 meridians meridians pertains to a particular organ, such as the stomach, heart or large in testine. When the qi energy is blocked or when there is an imbalance imbalance in the yin .(female) and yong (male) forms of energy then symptoms symptoms of ill health or disease are expressed. expressed. It is possible, with the use of meridian mapping, to assess the flow of qi in each meridian. Onçe a decreased decreased flow or excessive flow is determined, determined, then acupuncture clears up blocked energy and rebalances the yin and yong to restore health. While studying in China and Korea Korea traditional acupuncture is used along with herbal teas and remedies to restore health. If a patient presents, for example, migraine headaches with an unknown cause, a Chiropractic Exam is conducted conducted along with a Meridian mapping mapping exam. Combined laser acupuncture acupuncture and spinal manipulative therapy result in a successful response in many conditions such as: pain syndromes, syndromes, migraine headaches, back pain and neuralgias, Bell's palsy, chronic arthritis, sports injuries with swelling and tissue damage. Other less obvious conditions that respond favourably to acupuncture are asthma, asthma, allergies (sinusitis, hayfever) emotional and stress-related problems, problems, insomnia, digestive problems and addictions to nicotine and alcohol, alcohol, chronic fatigue syndrome and repetitive repetitive strain injuries resulting from working on computers or assembly lines. With combined treatment and a comprehensive approach utilizing Chiropractic, Laser Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, exercise and nutrition, nutrition, an excellent response in overall patient health is the result in 80% of the cases treated. I have had requests to provide information information on herbal therapies and ho meopathy, as well as the latest research research on weight loss herbal remedies and if there are any detrimental detrimental effects. Look for this information information over the next few weeks. Thank you to those readers who have responded responded so favourably to this column and for the interesting suggestions and requests. The information in this column is of a general nature. Consult your health care professional for specific health concerns. Dr. Hoch, of the Bowmanville Family Family Chiropractic Centre, is now in her tenth year of private practice. She has personally attended more than 30,000 patients. She supports and educates her patients to create conditions for Optimum Optimum Health, with a focus on lifestyle modification and stress management so each individual can work towards achieving Optimum Health and in turn educate others. 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