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- Treating Heartburn with Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marketing SpecialistAccording to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, in 2007, 19 million people in the United States reported symptoms of heartburn, the most common symptom caused by Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). As a result, about 60 to 70 million Americans who suffer from ...
Views: 2119(1 vote) - Divine Revelation....at Work. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Leslie Coff("Seeing God through the Eye of the Needle"...) On this day, of all days -- commemorative of when Moses went up the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments from God. On this, the time when we honor our connection to our spirituality -- this is a good day to talk about Chinese medicine and ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Raising the Flag...So to Speak - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Leslie CoffSometimes objects are larger in person than you'd expect....and sometimes they are not as big as you'd like. Indeed...this happens more often than you would guess...to many men that you know. If it were not a concern, then prime-time television would not be filled with advertising for ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Opening the Door to Effective Pain Management for Millions of Americans - Acupuncture from a Neuro-Physiological Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Brendan ArmmOne in four U.S. adults has complained of suffering a day-long bout of pain in the past month, and one in ten declared the pain had lasted over a year, according to the U.S. government’s annual, comprehensive report on Americans’ health: Health, United States, 2006, released by the National ...
Views: 2361(6 votes) - The Healing of a New Day - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Elicia FaulWe are living at the brink of a new day in humanity, consciousness and earth experience. It is 4 am and the horizon is starting to show a gray mist of color and light. For thousands of years we have lost touch with our basic life- energy awareness. We have lived at war within ourselves and ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - 5 Element Acupuncture: A Recovery from Trauma - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Laura SantiI wanted to share one of my patient’s stories with you to illustrate the potential of 5 Element Acupuncture in healing the mind and spirit after mental and physical trauma. I asked “Kathy” if I could use her story because it illustrates almost the complete array of both the illnesses of the ...
Views: 6477(7 votes) - Eight Ways to Ease That Pain in Your Neck - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeWe’ve all heard the figurative term that something is a pain in the neck, but the reality of neck pain can cause sleepless nights, limited range of motion, and make your life miserable in general. There are a number of causes of neck pain, including trauma, turning and reaching at the same time, ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - Acupuncture: The Better Alternative in Treating UTI - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHealth authorities and experts have expressed concern about the emerging threat of antibiotic resistance among UTI patients. In fact, they are considering this to be one of the reasons why urinary tract infection, particularly among women, has becoming acute or persistent as a disease. In ...
Views: 3889(2 votes) - Acupuncture for Allergies - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Mary RigginCB’s husband spoke to me with desperation in his voice. “Is there anything you can do for allergy problems?” he asked, “my wife suffers so badly that she’s constantly taking medications and I know those have damaging side effects with long term use.” I suggested that she schedule an ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - TCM for Childhood Asthma - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Mary RigginA Mom’s Story “By the time my son turned 4 years old, he had been in and out of the emergency room at least 2 times per month. His asthma’s getting worse.” These were the words of a mom whose 4-year-old son was born asthmatic. “I can’t event let him go outside and play with the other ...
Views: 1060(2 votes) - Acupuncture for Childbirth and Labor - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Randy MartinQ - I have heard that Acupuncture can be used to induce labor and to reduce the pain of labor, but I'm so afraid of needles, I'm not sure I can handle even more pain from the acupuncture needles -- should I try it? A - To be quite honest, needles give me the creeps too! I don't like them ...
Views: 3731(1 vote) - Emotional Freedom Technique: Tapping Into the Qi - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Elene GuschEven if you are in the midst of being treated with acupuncture or other methods of healing, it’s always useful to find ways to help yourself in between treatments. Emotional Freedom Technique is a deceptively simple use of common acupuncture/acupressure points that you can learn in just a few ...
Views: 1739(1 vote) - Acupuncture for Sports Injuries - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Angie NgAcupuncture is a healing therapy that has developed and evolved over thousands of years. Generations of martial arts masters used this medicine to effectively and quickly treat injuries sustained during training or combat. Today, this traditional form of sports medicine has evolved into a ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - The Gift of Depression and a Chinese Medical Viewpoint - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Linda Joy StoneDepression seems to be affecting millions today, with anti-depressant medication becoming the most widely prescribed drug. In the past, this emotional state was referred to as melancholy, feeling mournful, gloomy or in grief. My Mac thesaurus lists “doldrums, down cycle, rut, apathy, boredom, ...
Views: 1438(2 votes) - Acupuncture and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Angie NgWeight problems are a major health concern in the United States. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in 2001 to 2004, about two thirds of adults in this country are overweight, with nearly half of those falling into the obese category. Being ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Top 5 Misconceptions About Acupuncture - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Christina WolfIn recent years acupuncture has enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity and acceptance. Just the other day, my mother called to tell me "Oprah's talking about acupuncture on her show today!" Despite Oprah's coverage, the questions I hear over and over again about acupuncture tell me that what I ...
Views: 3521(4 votes) - Why Fertility Doctors Now Recommend Acupuncture - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It has successfully treated infertility, gynecological, male factor, and many other illnesses and health problems facing couples for 5,000 years. Western medicine as we know it is just over 200 years old. TCM ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Seasonal Allergies and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Monica CampinsSpring--what could be the happiest season of the year is for some of us the one in which we feel most miserable. Everything is in bloom exploding with colors, aromas, life. Little flowers everywhere, even the sides of the freeways are covered with them. But when you suffer from seasonal ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Chinese Medicine Made Simple - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Sarah ZenderChinese Medicine is simple; it began with observing nature and then taking these observations and applying them to the human body. This began with the concept of yin and yang. Anything in relation to anything else could either be described as being yin or yang: light or heavy, dark or light, ...
Views: 2741 - Chinese Medicine and Women's Health - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from Sarah ZenderChinese Medicine’s greatest diagnostic tool is observation, particularly that of the tongue and pulses, to understand what is taking place inside of the body. It is the intention of harmonizing the energy and blood of the body that creates health. Deficiency of energy or blood can cause a break ...
Views: 2749 - What is Sangha Acupuncture? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Sarah ZenderIt seems to me everywhere that I turn there is something telling me what clothes to buy, foods to eat, and medications to ask my doctor about. There is pressure to provide for my family, climb the corporate ladder, be the right size; the list could go on and on. In ancient China, doctors were ...
Views: 1503 - Anti-Aging Acupuncture: Why Many People Think It’s the Next Best Thing to the Fountain of Youth - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThousands of years ago, physicians in China mapped the body’s electrical system. They charted fourteen energy paths, or meridians, and documented how stimulating specific points along those paths released energy blocks, restored the normal flow of Chi, or healing energy, and improved ...
Views: 4276 - G-Jo Acupressure: Safer, Faster, and More Effective Than Most Drugs or Surgery - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesCenturies ago, even ordinary families had something most people lack today: ways to relieve suffering and heal themselves without doctors, drugs, or surgery. Instead, when they fell ill, they used nature’s medicines: herbs, food, and other such remedies. Perhaps surprisingly, there are actually ...
Views: 3300 - Battling the Blues - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Jim BurnisThe faltering economy, potential job loss, post holiday blues, mounting bills, falling home prices, depression can and does affect many these days. It’s estimated that there are about 8 million Americans that are afflicted with this condition. Depression is characterized by daily or near daily ...
Views: 1026 - Why Acupuncture? It's Effective and Economical - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeIt seems like there’s no escape. Every time you pick up a newspaper or listen to the evening news, what you hear about is the dismal economy, jobs being lost, and trillion dollar deficits. One of the most pressing problems for our nation as a whole is the high cost of medical care. The ...
Views: 1247 - How Acupuncture Supports the Process of Motherhood - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Awaken WellnessIn this time of winter we can look at pregnancy and fertility as an expression of the energetic of the season. Just as a bulb in the ground needs to have darkness and incubation before blossoming into a flower, a baby needs the same. If we delve even deeper into the theories of Chinese ...
Views: 1006 - Compelling Benefits from Traditional Chinese Medicine That You May Not Be Aware Of - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2009 from Nina PriceIf you’ve ever been curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but wondered what makes it different, or what it could do for you, here are some compelling benefits to consider. Most people have heard about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), more and more folks in ...
Views: 2258 - Acupuncture for Renewed Youth - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from Sandra HishinumaAs the years increase, we notice that the once youthful image we saw in the mirror become more of a memory. Damage from sun exposure, stress and toxins take their toll by leaving wrinkles and other skin disorders. Modern medicine offers a variety of ways to improve our appearance but many ...
Views: 1537 - Menopause and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Lynn JaffeeEvery women's experience of menopause is different, based on her genetics, physical and psychological makeup and overall health. Her views of aging and menopause, and those of the people around her, will also shape the experience. Over the past 50 years, with the availability of hormone ...
Views: 2320 - Acupuncture - An Alternative Health Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Woody LongacreAcupuncture is one of several popular alternative therapies tracing its roots to Chinese traditional holistic medicine of more than 5,000 years ago. Although the treatment is regarded as one of the most common and oldest worldwide, acupuncture only started to become recognized in the US after ...
Views: 1053 - Made in the Shade - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Peter GamesLast year, my wife and I moved to Boise, Idaho, also known as the city of trees. The name Boise comes from the French word boisé, which means "wooded" or "forest-covered", and compared to the desert landscape to the south and west, the name Boise is very appropriate. A few days ago, on a hot, ...
Views: 3512 - Acupuncture - A Health Benefit? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from Woody LongacreBefore we begin a discussion about the benefits of acupuncture, let’s talk about the origins of acupuncture. It was first used in China over 2000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. It is a family of procedures that stimulate the anatomy of the body and ...
Views: 1088 - Motherhood: How Acupuncture Can Support You - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Awaken WellnessHow acupuncture supports the process of motherhood In this time of winter we can look at pregnancy and fertility as an expression of the energetic of the season. Just as a bulb in the ground needs to have darkness and incubation before blossoming into a flower, a baby needs the same. If we ...
Views: 761 - Thinking Of Acupuncture? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Colleen LillyWhat is acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the oldest treatment procedures in the world, dating back over 2,000 years. Acupuncture refers to a particular treatment method of inserting and manipulating very fine filiform needles at specific points on the body that are believed to be “acupuncture ...
Views: 1173 - Thinking Of Acupuncture? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Colleen LillyAcupuncture is one of the oldest treatment procedures in the world, dating back over 2,000 years. Acupuncture refers to a particular treatment method of inserting and manipulating very fine filiform needles at specific points on the body that are believed to be “acupuncture points” that can ...
Views: 928 - Clearing The Hurdle To Becoming Fertile - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Peter GamesSince man and woman first walked on the earth, the existence of human beings has been dependent upon our ability to reproduce. This is, of course, true for all animals. Yet today, more and more people are surprised to find that reproducing is not as simple or straightforward as it may seem. ...
Views: 3740 - Treating Infertility with Holistic Medicine - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from Gloria MoreiraIf you are thinking about IVF, ICSI, or IUI, please research the natural infertility treatments available FIRST. Lots of information available on my website www.GloriaMoreira.com I am a licensed acupuncture physician in the state of Florida with post-graduate studies in infertility, ...
Views: 1143 - The Magic Of The Fall Season - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Harley DuffIn Classical Five Element Acupuncture we practice our craft though the gift of the Five Elements. They are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. These elements have many associations with how we live our lives, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Learning to flow with the energy of the season ...
Views: 1959 - Can Acupressure Boost Your Immune System? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Samantha JaineA strong immune system is a great benefit to one’s body. From protecting against bacteria and viruses to enduring and surviving serious diseases, a healthy immune system can significantly impact quality of life issues. How can you ensure you are doing all that is possible to boost your ...
Views: 1956 - Acupuncture: In The Beginning - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Dr. Y. Frank AoiJapanese Acupuncture In The Beginning When our ancestors did not have technical knowledge to observe and understand a human body, they relied on empirical observations of the external manifestation to infer the functions of organs within. They were apt to grasp the nature, or, the Intention* ...
Views: 2430 - Traditional Chinese Medicine For Athletes - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Angie NgTraditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is a healing science that has developed and evolved over thousands of years. Generations of martial arts masters used this medicine to effectively and quickly treat injuries sustained during training or combat. In fact, healing techniques that were ...
Views: 2102 - Acupuncture And Fertility - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Tetsuhiro UenoClaims about the benefits of Oriental medicine (OM), or traditional Chinese medicine, in the treatment of infertility can be found in early Chinese medical literature dating back 2,000 years. For centuries people have claimed that these treatments were very effective, not only for regulating the ...
Views: 1160 - How Do I Manage My Pain? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Edward Block IVJune 2008 We feel pain because some agent is stimulating the “pain” receptors in our skin or body. Most of the time we know exactly what that agent is – physical trauma. However, as we grow older, other things may cause us pain due to peripheral neuropathy (PN). Neuropathy is a term that simply ...
Views: 1112 - Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Beautiful Thing - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Lynn JaffeeMore and more Americans are expected to live into their 70’s and beyond. With an increased life expectancy and great improvements in health, many women and some men have turned their attention to looking as young as they feel. Billions of dollars are spent annually in the United States ...
Views: 1328 - Navigating Your Path To Health - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Peter GamesMany new cars today are equipped with automotive navigation systems. These systems use satellite technology to locate the car and provide directions to a location of our choice. The directions are often provided by voice prompts, which describe the path to follow in order to reach our ...
Views: 3636(1 vote) - How To Choose And Acupuncturist - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Lynn JaffeeChoosing an acupuncturist can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had acupuncture before. It’s important to ask some questions before you book an appointment for acupuncture treatment to make sure you’re getting the right practitioner for you and your particular needs. ...
Views: 963 - ACUTONICS®: Remembering The Tao with the Science Of Sound And The Art Of Astrology - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2008 from Jennifer GehlDid you know that the word “person” comes from the Greek roots per, meaning through and son, meaning sound? In fact, several words in our language reveal the recurring presence of vibration and sound. The word “absurd” comes from the Latin root surdus and means to be ...
Views: 1621 - Chinese Medicine: An East-West Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Sally NortonIn ancient China, the average lifespan was seventy years old. Because the most brilliant, influential doctors of the day attended and treated the emperor and his family, his retinue and the peasant farmers who worked his lands, medicine focused on verility, fertility, longevity and anti-aging. ...
Views: 1674 - Do You know The Secret To Emotional Freedom? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Victoria CarrDo you know the Secret of Emotional Freedom? It may be at the tip of your fingers! Victoria Carr Science tells us that we use only a very small percentage of our brains’ available resources. And the part we do use is cluttered with disempowering, self-defeating thoughts about ourselves ...
Views: 1375 - Looking For Allergy Relief? Give Acupuncture A Try - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from kath bartlettSneezing, sniffling, watery eyes, nasal congestion and pain, itchy rashes and food intolerances: allergy symptoms can be very annoying and disruptive. Sufferers will try pills, nasal sprays and shots, often with little desirable effect. Have you been around the allergy block and now seek ...
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