Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

DMD is caused by a defective gene that makes the protein dystrophin. Dystrophin helps muscle retain their shape and strength. Without dystrophin, muscles deteriorate and a person gets weaker as time progresses. DMD affects males and symptoms usually start between ages 2 and 6. At age 10-12, children with DMD often need to use a wheelchair. DMD may also affect the heart in a negative manner. Those who have DMD may need to be followed closely by a lung and heart specialist. Patients diagnosed with DMD can also develop scoliosis, the curvature of the spine. Their joints may be tightened. As time progresses, their muscles that control breathing get wear. A person may need a ventilator to assist them with breathing.

References: http://www.neurosurgeryresident.net//Mus.%20Muscular,%20Neuromuscular%20disorders/Mus5a.%20Duchenne%20muscular%20dystrophy%20(1).jpg

http://mda.org/disease/duchenne-muscular-dystrophy

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000705.htm

How to be an Acupuncturist

Acupuncturists use Traditional Chinese Medicine to help relieve tension, release energy, and stimulate the body. By inserting thin needles along the body's energy vessels, acupuncturists serve the needs of their patients. Patients suffering from arthritis, headaches, asthma, lethargy, stress, etc. can go to an acupuncturist to relieve their pain.

1. Certain skills:
 -good hand eye coordination
 -steady hands
 -excellent communication skills
 -passion for working with people
2. Educational requirements
 -bachelor's degree: physiology, anatomy, biology, psychology, health care, alternative medicine etc
 -bachelor's degree is IDEAL; some schools only require 2 academic years of education at the      baccalaureate level or a certification for medical professional
 -requirements vary by program and state
 -postgraduate school approved by ACAOM
 -pass National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine exam
3. Language
 -ability to communicate with patients
 -understand the needs of patients
 -ability to translate what you're doing to them

References:
 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-health-work-as-a-acupuncturist,0,536154.story
http://allhealthcare.monster.com/training/articles/3058-how-to-become-an-acupuncturist
http://www.wikihow.com/Become-an-Acupuncturist