Drug-free muscle pain relief for pregnant women

Researchers at Yale University School of Medicine say a special form of acupuncture can help reduce the back and pelvic muscle pain many pregnant women suffer from.

The study appearing in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who had acupuncture needles held in place on three pressure points on the ear for a week reported significant reductions in muscle pain, compared to those who had acupuncture needles placed in areas not believed to help in pain relief or those who didn’t have any acupuncture, according to Reuters.

In addition, the women who had the ear acupuncture had lasting relief. A week after treatment ended, 68 percent said they still had a 30 percent reduction in pain.

According to the study’s author, the muscle pain experienced during pregnancy can set the stage for chronic pain afterwards.

Researchers involved with the study say the ear acupuncture method is an inexpensive, all-natural way to treat pain during pregnancy with few side effects. They note that more studies are needed to determine if extended continuous ear acupuncture yields a more sustained effect.

Source: http://www.drculer.com/muscle-pain/19418389/

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From Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine

Autumn is the changing or pivoting point when the yang, or active, phase turns
into its opposite, the yin, or passive, phase. One should retire with the sunset and
arise with the dawn. Just as the weather in autumn turns harsh, so does the emotional
climate. It is therefore important to remain calm and peaceful, refraining
from depression so that one can make the transition to winter smoothly. This is
the time to gather one's spirit and energy, be more focused, and not allow desires
to run wild. One must keep the lung energy free, full, clean, and quiet. This
means practicing breathing exercises to enhance lung qi. Also, one should refrain
from smoking and grief, the emotion of lung.

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Fall Harvest Bake

Ingredients

* 1 large acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch - 1-inch cubes
* 2 large tart cooking apples cut into 1/2-inch - 1-inch cubes
* 1 can whole cranberries sauce
* 1/4 Agave nector
* 1 Tbsp flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the topping:

*1/2 cup rolled oats

*1/2 cup chopped pecans

*1/4 cup brown sugar

*2 tbsp smart balance butter



1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel and cut squash and apples.

2 Mix together squash, apples , 1 can whole cranberries, flour, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

3 Mix together rolled oats, chopped pecans, brown sugar, softened butter.

4 Place in ungreased 7x11-inch baking dish. Drizzle Agave nector on top.

5 Sprinkle on topping mixture.

6 Bake 50-60 minutes.

Serves 6.