The third oldest type of medicine in the world is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This ancient system of healing includes treatment modalities such as meditation techniques, diet therapy, Tui Na massage, herbal medicine, and acupuncture in Jacksonville to heal the body. TCM has been used for thousands of years and … Continue reading
The Healing Art Of Wet Cupping Or Hijamah
Derived from the Arabic word “ha ja ma,” Hijamah means “to lessen in quantity.” It alludes to the suction procedure used to draw blood from the body or to decrease the amount of blood in the body. The sayings of the prophet Mohammed concerning hijamah indicates to the pulling of … Continue reading
What Is The Human Energy Channel (Meridian) System?
A human being, from the point of view of traditional Chinese medicine, is a small universe in itself. The reality of the human energy channel (meridian) system, with its collaterals and pathways, was ascertained by relentless observations of an entire human being and by compiling the outcomes of such … Continue reading
Studies Show That Acupressure Can Help Lessen Relaxations Of The Lower Esophageal Sphincter
Acupressure is acupuncture minus the needles. Certain parts and organs of the body can be treated successfully through the use of pressure to the acupoints indicated by ancient Chinese medicine. In this type of medicine, the vital energy flowing in the energy channels system called Qi and Yin and Yang … Continue reading
Relieving Muscle Tension And A Slew Of Ailments With Acupressure
Like acupuncture, acupressure is a traditional Chinese healing technique that helps remove blockages to the flow of energy and blood and restores balance in the body. Unlike acupuncture, acupressure does not use needles to treat conditions but instead uses gentle but firm manual pressure through the help of various devices, … Continue reading
Cupping Therapy – Some Things To Consider Before Seeking Treatment
What is Cupping Therapy? Cupping is a very old Chinese healing technique that’s been practiced for thousands of years that causes local congestion in order to treat pain and diseases. It is used to draw toxins and excess fluids out of the body through the creation of negative pressure and … Continue reading
The Benefits Of Fire Cupping Therapy
The incredibly effective Chinese medicine therapy known as fire cupping has been practiced for more than 3,000 years, and today it’s becoming more familiar and common to Americans. This procedure may seem a bit daunting at first, but most people who tried fire cupping say that it feels great and … Continue reading
Does Auricular Acupuncture Really Work In Treating Substance Addictions?
It is believed that acupuncture was created by the Chinese and it entails the sticking of needles into the skin in various parts of the body. Acupuncture is used as an alternative and adjunctive therapy for certain mental and physical maladies, including alcohol and drug addiction.
For a few thousand … Continue reading
The Uses, Procedures, And Benefits of Cupping Therapy
An ancient Chinese medicine procedure, cupping therapy involves the application of rounded cups over a part of the body. The cups are placed upside-down on the skin and a suction effect holds them to the skin. The suction causes a stimulating effect on the flow of blood and energy in … Continue reading
The Different Classifications of Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbology or Chinese herbal medicine is a means of therapy that has been practiced for thousands of years. This procedure has been used to address a wide range of diseases over the years. Most of the Chinese herbs that are used today have been tested over time and are … Continue reading