by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 13, 2007 | Acupuncture Meridian Assessment, Chronic Disease, History of Medicine
What is the difference between Acupuncture and Acupuncture Meridian Assessment? Acupuncture has been known for alleviating pain based on using therapeutic needles at specific acupuncture points. The acupuncture points have proven lower electrical resistance than the...
by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 12, 2007 | Chronic Disease, Self-Help
During a patient’s first visit, I frequently take them off their cholesterol lowering medications. I often hear them protest that, “My doctor said those medications are for my heart. I may get a heart attack if I stop the medications.” I have to apologize to my...
by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 12, 2007 | Chronic Disease, Therapies
Coauthor: Larisa Tereshchenko, MD, PhD Every so often we witness some of the most physically fit people die from a sudden, unexpected heart attack. What happened to those people who seem so physically fit and can run 20 miles or lift 300 lbs of weight? Why do they...
by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 12, 2007 | Chronic Disease, Self-Help
Awareness of acid reflux and promotion of anti-acid medications have reached a new height for the public. This has been stimulated by clever commercial advertisements in the media and through medical educational promotions in major medical journals. Acid reflux has...
by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 12, 2007 | Chronic Disease, Self-Help
Hypertension is one of the common medical disorders I see in my practice and in America. Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular problems later in life. It is often called the “Silent Killer.” Actually, hypertension is not a medical disease but is a...
by Simon Yu, MD | Jul 29, 2006 | Case Stories, Chronic Disease, Therapies
What would you do if you’re over 50 years old and experience chest pain and shortness of breath in the middle of the night? This can be an extremely frightening experience. “Heart attack” is the first thing that may come to your mind. People over the age of 50 have...
