The sporting and fitness worlds quite often cross paths with alternative medicine. Michael Phelps, for one, said that the cupping marks in his body during the last Olympics aroused the interest of health fanatics all over the world. This year, the shift in attention is in auricular acupuncture or ear … Continue reading
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The Benefits And Risks Of Chinese Herbs In The Treatment Of Breast Cancer
Alternative therapies are now more popular than ever, and women are now seeking “natural” solutions for the unwelcome symptoms of menopause. But natural doesn’t always mean safe. Actually, scientists have found out that some herbs can potentially increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
While there’s no study directly … Continue reading
Chinese Medicine Approaches To Diabetes, Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, And Flu
Long before the advent of Western medicine, Chinese medicine has already reached its Golden Age. These days, illnesses such as diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, etc. rely on blood tests and sophisticated scientific instruments for monitoring and detection. Can Chinese herbal wisdom be used to treat these ailments? Do hundreds … Continue reading
Kidney Disease and Moxibustion
A technique of TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion is a type of heat therapy that uses a small bunch of tightly bound moxa or burning herbs to the selected acupuncture points. It is sometimes used alongside acupuncture therapy in Spokane. Moxibustion is a natural form of treatment involving … Continue reading
Allergic-Causing Chinese Herbs
This article made me remember that herbs are food and how vital it is to know what a person’s eating if they have food allergies. An allergy is the inordinate self-defensive reaction of the body over a specific foreign substance. Through our interaction with the world around us, we can … Continue reading
Insomnia, Depression, And Anxiety And The Acudetox Protocol
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety, are very common problems in our society. Actually, written prescriptions for various drugs utilized to address these problems have maintained and even increased in popularity among sufferers. Patients often take three or more drugs to address these conditions and consequently, have to deal with the side … Continue reading
The Healing Power Of The Herbal Formula Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
One thing that too many of us have to deal with on a regular basis is low back pain. This problem can be something that can change your life significantly, to say the least. Many modern day advances in medicine have been made that claim to be able to help … Continue reading
The Physical, Mental, And Spiritual Benefits Of Tui Na And Acupressure Massage Therapies
Tui Na, also known as Chinese Massage therapy is a one-of- kind technique based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. The massage therapist uses his hands, feet, elbows, and arms to apply pressure on the specific points or areas of a client who remains fully clothed while receiving a … Continue reading
The Role Of Chinese Medicine In The Promotion Of Body-Mind Connection
All Oriental Medicine practitioners can benefit greatly from the frequent Oriental Medicine or practice of meditation, Tai Chi, and chi kung or qigong. These techniques can help strengthen and boost the flow of your own chi and can also provide added protection in the treatment of disease and pain from … Continue reading
Acupoints That Can Help Prevent The Rise Of Heart Conditions
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease, which also a major cause of disability. Coronary heart disease is the most common heart disease in the United States, which usually manifests as a heart attack. … Continue reading