At the last national convention of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) in Denver, a majority of the studies brought forth so far dealt with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.
A progressive and serious disease that makes breathing difficult, COPD leads to miserable symptoms such as tightness in the chest, … Continue reading
Bronchitis usually arises in the throat, nose, and sinuses eventually affecting the lungs that then cause a more serious problem such as pneumonia. A short-term or acute bout of bronchitis usually disappears within a week or two but the cough usually lasts longer.
Long term or chronic bronchitis is determined … Continue reading
A part of an ancient medical system known as TCM or traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is an extremely effective tension headache and migraine treatment. According to TCM, Qi (pronounced “chee”) or life energy circulates throughout the body along channels or pathways known as meridians. Health problems develop when the flow … Continue reading
A 2005 Cochrane review on using moxibustion to turn breech babies revealed that when it’s applied to the little toe, this traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique can be helpful in turning a breech baby.
A systematic review of studies in 2008, evaluated the efficacy of acupuncture-type interventions (electro-acupuncture, traditional acupuncture, … Continue reading
The Chinese have for centuries been world famous for their holistic types of treatment. In their approach to medicine, the Chinese address the underlying roots of people health problems with an emphasis on enhancing general health. Whether the topic is acupressure, herbal therapy, or massage techniques, they have also developed … Continue reading
Used for thousands of years as a cure for various types of disease, acupuncture not only works for physical problems but for psychological problems, as well. It treats allergies, postsurgical issues, and different pains. Yes, acupuncture can also treat sinusitis.
Sinusitis can be an irritating and painful condition especially when … Continue reading
Being around for thousands of years, acupuncture was and still is an ancient eastern modality ironically categorized in the West as alternative medicine. It has several health benefits: from medical treatments to help boost energy in the body. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles into the skin’sfirst few … Continue reading
The occurrence of uterine fibroids in one of the most common health concerns women face today. Fibroids, sometimes also called myomas, are believed to affect 20% to 80% women around the age of 50.
Fibroids are tumors that develop in the wall of a woman’s womb (uterus). They can develop … Continue reading
Digestion, in Chinese medicine, is vital for good health and immunity. We should remember that it’s just not the kinds of food we eat, but what we digest that matters for well-being. Imagine, for a moment, that your stomach is a boiling kettle generating heat from below in order to … Continue reading
TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, and other lesser-known modes of treatment to treat gout and various other types of diseases. TCM is a very old Chinese medical practice believed to be over 3,000 years old. It is respected the world over and deemed to be … Continue reading