Acupuncture gains foothold in mainstream Western medicine
The piece notes acupuncture evolving from Eastern mainstay to Western medical practice. It highlights origins from a 1971 New York Times report, explains meridians and nerve stimulation, describes medical acupuncture by physician practitioners, lists pain and neurologic disorders treated, and mentions standard needle technique and safety. Dr John Difini is cited as a board certified neurologist at Gaston Memorial Hospital.
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U.S
New York Times
James Reston
Reston
China
North America
Europe
The
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Medicalacupuncture.org
John Difini
Gaston Memorial Hospital
Gift of time hinges on annual checkups for men
Ned Searles, urged by his wife Carolyn, finally visits a doctor after six years. A PSA test reveals high risk for prostate cancer, leading to a March 2006 prostate removal at MD Anderson. He survives with less than 25 percent recurrence risk and now runs again, stressing annual physical exams.
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Renee Thomas
Garland
Texas
Ned Searles
McKinney
Carolyn
Ned
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
Parasites and IBS linked in a gut health guide
Readers are advised that Blastosystis hominis can inhabit any gut and spread via uncooked foods and poor hygiene. Symptoms vary from fatigue to diarrhea, with some people asymptomatic. Treatments include alternative antibacterials. fiber intake and colon cleansing are discussed, along with probiotics and CDSA testing.
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J.P. Wellfleet
Mass
Trump Tower
Geneva Diagnostics
Gdx.net
EnteroLab
Enterolab.com
Local Health and Support Events Listings Appearing This Week
A schedule of blood donation eligibility and times across Gastonia and Mount Holly, with locations including Danaher Too Group, Freightliner, Best Buy, and the American Red Cross Chapter House. Also notes slate of cancer family programs, Alzheimer’s support groups, a widowed persons lunch, and a patchwork memories sewing class at Gaston Hospice, with contact numbers for registration.
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Danaher Too! Group
Isley Drive
Gastonia
Freightliner
N. Main St
Mount Holly
Best Buy
Franklin Blvd
American Red Cross Chapter House
Oakland St
Chapel Grove Baptist Church
Camp Rotary Road
Alzheimer's
Gaston Hospice
E. Garrison Blvd
Water Tower Place
Western Carolina
The
Alzheimer's Association
Village Restaurant
Main St
McAdenville
Health and fitness calendar openings for local support groups
A regional health and fitness calendar lists GriefShare meetings at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church in Gastonia and a range of Celebrate Recovery, Al Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, and mood disorder support groups across Gaston County. Details include locations, days, times, and contact numbers for groups at Flint Groves and Parkwood Baptist churches, Belmont, Kings Mountain, Dallas, Cherryville, and Gastonia, with instructions to submit schedule changes.
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Griefshare
Myers Memorial United Methodist Church
S. New Hope Road
Gastonia
Connie Elzey
Bellsouth
Flint Groves Baptist Church
Church Fellowship Hall
E. Ozark Avenue
Flintgroves.org
Parkwood Baptist
Dixon Road
Belmont
Al-Anon Family Group
Harry Robinson Center
Brook
Second Streets
Al-Anon
First United Methodist Church
E. Franklin Blvd
Ca.org
Serenity
Alanon
Holy Communion Lutheran Church
W. Church St
Dallas
Kings Mountain
Alanon Family
First Presbyterian Church
E. King St
Academy St
Cherryville
Call
Footsteps
South Gaston Family
Union Road
Forestbrook
New Life Baptist Church
Oak Trail
Zumba Fitness
Adult Recreation Center
W. Franklin Blvd
Re Mission teaches teens about cancer at CHOC
The Orange County Register reports on the new video game Re Mission designed by Hope Lab to teach teens about cancer. At Children’s Hospital of Orange County, 17 year old leukemia patient Chase Crawford tries the game as researchers measure knowledge gains and treatment adherence.
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CaroMont Cancer Center
Children’s Hospital of
Orange County
Calif
Hope Lab
Redwood City
California
Lilibeth Torne
CHOC
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Health
Gastonhospice.org
Covenant United Methodist Church
Carl Sherry Hawkins
Diane Riley
Wednes Co
Adult Recreation
Femme Fitness
Call Vikki
Wmacdonald
Gastongazette.com
Orange County Register
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Gaston Eye Associates
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