According to the ancient Chinese medical text the Nei Jing, giving a person medicine after he became ill was like going to war and he only starts to make weapons or digging a well after he gets thirsty. The idea to prevent illness rather than treating it because it was … Continue reading
Category Archives: Chinese Medicine
Qigong For A Stable Mind and Body And Healthy Emotions
Our emotional health is one of the key factors of a successful life. If you haven’t noticed yet, your everyday interactions with people help you preserve the emotional state that you long for. A majority of people are casualties of uncontrolled emotion, and sometimes, in social situations, they are likely … Continue reading
Qigong For Self Healing And Internal Harmony
Qigong is a term derived from two Chinese words: Qi (or Chi) which means vital energy and Gong which means everyday effort.
Qigong is a wonderful way to maintain internal harmony and to heal oneself. It’s almost as old as China itself, having been practiced for mental and physical health … Continue reading
Nourish The Soil Before You Plant The Seed
In Chinese medicine, an analogy we like to share to help you optimize your fertility, your egg and sperm so that they can reach peak fertility potential, is in the Chinese proverb that says, “Nourish the soil before you plant the seed.”
If you can think of a time where … Continue reading
Qi Gong Increases Oxygen Intake That Can Help Heal Prostate Naturally
Few people know this but qi gong is one of the most potent forms of cancer management and cancer-prevention cancer management exercises there is. It is a mild type of restorative exercise from China similar to Tai Chi and having originated in China.
While boosting the levels of oxygen to … Continue reading
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
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 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
Herbal Remedies And Foods That Can Provide Relief Against Constipation And IBS
Are you aware that in the United States alone, there are over three million people suffering from constipation each year, and that over two million people suffer from IBS or irritable bowel syndrome? What most people do not know is that constipation might just actually be the result of not … Continue reading
Shiatsu Massage Therapy Can Help Relieve Various Psychological And Physical Problems
A lot of mental and physical problems are better addressed by seeing a qualified medical doctor; however, alternative and complementary treatments and medicines can significantly help in making these conditions better. Alternative therapies such as shiatsu massage are actually becoming much relied on and well-trusted by many people these days. … Continue reading