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- Detoxify Your Body With Acupuncture - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Sandra Kim LeongYou can detoxify your body with acupuncture. Acupuncture is a major treatment component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been practised since several ages ago. The principle behind acupuncture lies on the balance of Qi (pronounced as chi) or the vital life energy force that ...
Views: 18097 - Body Freedom Exercise (11): Pleasure Points - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Al Link and Pala CopelandPleasure Points Acupressure releases muscle tension and eliminates the toxins held in muscle tissue, enabling energy and blood to flow freely. As blood circulation increases, oxygen and other nutrients can nourish more areas of the body, naturally heightening your sensuality. Many of the same ...
Views: 12956(1 vote) - Magnetic Acupuncture - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukPain relief is a very frustrating goal of both individuals and physicians. More than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. There are many health disciplines devoted to helping people with their pain problems. Every approach has its merits, but it is rare for any single approach to be a ...
Views: 11153 - Color in the Five Element Acupuncture Model - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Hunter ThompsonThere are five elements in the classical system of acupuncture. Each element has a primary color associated with it. The five elements are Metal (white), Water (blue/black), Wood (green), Fire (red), and Earth (yellow). The colors have an energetic property to them beyond just the wavelength of ...
Views: 9916(7 votes) - 3 Reasons why you need leisure time & leisure mind! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson3 Reasons why leisure time and leisure mind is important! By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Acupuncturist, Herbalist PhD, Holistic Nutrition www.orangecountyacupuncture.com Are you busy… or do you create busyness? This time of year we all run around like chickens loose from the ...
Views: 9729(4 votes) - *** G-Jo Acupressure: Instant Relief With The Touch of a Finger - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Michael BlateG-JO: INSTANT RELIEF WITH THE TOUCH OF A FINGER With the discovery that aspirin and other over-the-counter remedies can be easily abused -- often with dangerous side-effects -- health-conscious people are beginning to look toward natural alternatives for pain relief and aids to healing. One of ...
Views: 8760 - Get Rid of Acne Using Cucumber - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Renee WilliamsAccording to different reviews that you can read all over the internet, one natural product that you can use on your skin to get rid of acne is cucumber. You do not have to purchase astringent that may contain harmful chemicals, because you can just use cucumber and have a natural astringent. ...
Views: 7837 - TCM Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonWestern View TCM Pathology Pattern Differentiations Research References Western View Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a luteal phase defect typified by anovulation, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and obesity. It affects 5 - 10% of women. PCOS is generally defined as several ...
Views: 7633(1 vote) - Acupuncture and Herbs Successfully Treats Endometriosis : Here's How Plus Nutritional Tips! - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen Albertsonexcerpt from “Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine for Women’s Health: Bridging the Gap Between Western and Eastern Medicine” Endometriosis, the formation of tissue outside of the endometrium (uterine wall), can create painful menstrual periods, premenstrual spotting, pain during ...
Views: 7310(4 votes) - 5 Ways Poor Blood Circulation Can Affect Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Jeremy Cornish5 Ways Blood Stagnation Can Impact Your Health The Blood: Two Perspectives Our blood is responsible for circulating oxygen and nutrients to every cell of the body, as well as bringing warmth, and removing metabolic waste products. Western Medicine recognizes the importance of the ...
Views: 7070(7 votes) - 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: 6701(7 votes) - How to consume CBD flowers? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Shahbaz MalikWithout doubt, the most popular product in the CBD market today is hemp flowers. If one asked the difference between hemp and cannabis, even some seasoned consumers, chances are they don't really know.Hemp and cannabis have indeed been used interchangeably in cultivation, and the two are ...
Views: 6122 - Pediatric Tuina – Ancient Chinese Massage for Kids - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Sarah BentleyI have 2 ½ year old twin boys, Daniel and Jack. While my smaller one, Jack, was 3 months old, he suffered from colic after breastfeeding almost once a day. When he was in pain, he would cry and his belly would be very tight to the touch. I began to massage his abdomen beside the belly button ...
Views: 6057(3 votes) - Healing Macular Degeneration With Acupuncture - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Dr. Andy RosenfarbTreating Macular Degeneration with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine by Andy Rosenfarb, L.Ac., MTOM Macular Degeneration Macular Degeneration (ARMD-Aged Related Macular Degeneration) is the slow deterioration of the cells in the macula, a tiny yellowish area near the center of the retina. ...
Views: 5982 - Shoulder Surgery Recovery With Acupuncture - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Bret EllingtonDifferent types of shoulder injuries will require different types of treatments. While it may be in your best interest to try natural healing options for certain conditions, surgery may be the best suited option in other cases. It is estimated that the average time it takes to recover from ...
Views: 5876 - The Concept of Qi. Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Martin Eisen1. Qi Before any scientific investigation of Qi, the concept of Qi and its properties in Chinese philosophy must be known, in order to judge how closely any modern scientific interpretation fits. Qi is a fundamental concept or terminology in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with ...
Views: 5723(1 vote) - Facial acupuncture for wrinkles? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinHere’s a point worth considering: if you want to prevent wrinkles, visit your friendly neighborhood acupuncturist. Promoters of facial acupuncture claim this procedure can literally take years off your face since it eliminates facial lines, eye bags, and other skin problems. Known for ...
Views: 5620 - Amenorrhea: What does not having a menstrual cycle mean? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson“A” in Greek is the word for “negative,” “men” is the word for “month” and “rhea” refers to “flow.” Amenorrhea means “no menstrual flow” (absence of menstruation). In Chinese medicine, it refers to “no moon.” Rudyard Kipling said, “East is east and West is west and never the twain shall ...
Views: 5574(1 vote) - The four Stages of Fatigue: Which one are you in? How can TCM combat it? - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonBy Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist PhD, Holistic Nutrition Did you know that fatigue slowly expresses itself–creeping into every bone in your body? Did you know that it crawls deeper and deeper deteriorating all of your key organ systems? Fatigue has an ...
Views: 5465(2 votes) - Definition: Energy Meridians - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteEnergy Meridians Channel, also known as meridian, in traditional Chinese medicine, is the common name of vessel and collaterals. It is the path of running qi and blood, communication inside and outside, and run through top and bottom. (Note: In Japan, "meridian" is known as "keiraku". In Korea, ...
Views: 5458 - How to Get Ripped With Plyo Push Ups - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Joycelyn GraydonIf you're into sports that involve a lot of jumping, hopping and bounding, plyometric exercises are indispensable in training your body to move, hit, run and throw faster. And while it develops speed, plyometrics also enhances muscle coordination and increases power. Hockey, basketball, soccer ...
Views: 5416 - Acupuncture Treats Traumatic Brain Injuries or Post-Concussion Syndromes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Wen ChenTraumatic brain injury or post-concussion syndromes often happens in a car accident or sports injury. The injury could affect brain function and left over feeling sleepy or unable to think through problems. Short term memory and concentration are common issues, or even could not do simple ...
Views: 5260(2 votes) - Advantages and Disadvantages of Health Club Memberships - Important Facts You Should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Joycelyn GraydonFitness clubs, fitness centers or gyms- they all mean the same thing: It's a place you go to stay fit. From exclusive fitness centers that offer complete spa-like amenities to simple neighborhood gyms with the most basic of exercise equipment, fitness clubs fill that special call for those who ...
Views: 4966 - Physiotherapy in osteoarthritis, its causes and treatment with physical therapies - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2020 from Shahbaz MalikOsteoarthritis is a rheumatic pathology; the articular cartilage degenerates for various reasons and a series of symptoms appear such as pain and limitation of joint width that decrease functionality. The patient's mobility is affected and the quality of life can become much ...
Views: 4936 - Using Acupuncture to Increase Blood Oxygen Levels - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Li ZhengA patient I will call Cindy grew up in Boston and came to my clinic for acupuncture treatments due to breathing difficulties and low blood oxygen levels. She had been an incredibly active and restless lady throughout her life, unable to sit still and constantly moving around energetically. As a ...
Views: 4927 - Vitamin K2: Bones, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Sugar Control & Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Byron RichardsVitamin K is an important antioxidant nutrient well known for its important assistance in the clotting of blood. It is also the target of the commonly over-prescribed Coumadin, adding to society-wide problems of vitamin K deficiency. Ironically, such deficiency causes hardening of the arteries ...
Views: 4870 - How To Treat A Thin Uterine Lining To Improve Fertility - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Dr. Spence PentlandOne of the major causes of infertility and IVF failure is a thin uterine lining, inadequate blood flow to the uterus, i.e. low uterine artery pulsatility index. Treatment to increase blood flow is essential to improving fertility and reducing chances of miscarriage. It should be noted that ...
Views: 4771 - Accupressure Treatment for Jet Lag - by Intercontinental flights are known to cause a phenomenon known as "JET LAG". Travelers and airline crews have complained of extreme fatigue, nausea, headaches, memory problems, attention lapses, clouded thinking, sleep and appetite disturbance, increased susceptibility to infections, depression, ...
Views: 4744 - Meal Replacement Shakes - Benefits and Risks You Must be Aware of - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Erik DelosriosLosing weight can be such a chore. The constant need to keep your metabolism running through exercise is a daily challenge that must be overcome by anyone serious enough to keep flab away. Then there's that daily need to watch what you eat. From breakfast, lunch, dinner to the snacks in between, ...
Views: 4695 - Acupuncture for Back Pain Treatment in Boca Raton - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Li ZhengLow back pain can be quite debilitating, making it difficult for a person to stand or walk. There could be soreness and muscle spasms that prevent people from leading normal lives. Back pain could also be due to poor posture or inherent medical conditions like herniated disc or degeneration. ...
Views: 4631 - Cardio Kickboxing Basics - Important Facts You Need to be Aware of - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Jolynn ScolesCardio kickboxing is an aerobic workout regimen that features dancing, punching and kicking set to upbeat music. While it takes elements from martial arts and boxing, there is no body contact involved in this routine. Rather the kickboxing moves are done repetitively at a fast pace, causing ...
Views: 4602 - Personnal Painful Points (Ah Shi) - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Darrel DrumrightMany times a day I am asked, doc it hurts right here for no reason, (and the person points to the spot) why is that? Each moment your body is in constant communication with you, the driver. It only has a couple of ways to get your attention and pain is the most common method it uses. Pain ...
Views: 4572 - The Third Side of the Triangle - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John DiamondThe following is taken from The Work of John Diamond, M.D. and Applied Kinesiology, printed with permission © John Diamond, M.D., 2001 I first became aware of Dr. Goodheart’s work, Applied Kinesiology, back in 1973 after I had already been practicing as a psychiatrist for many years. From the ...
Views: 4422(2 votes) - 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: 4357 - Teenager Sports - Important Facts You Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Kylee FritzpatrickThe teenage years are turbulent times. They are not children anymore but they're not adults yet. Caught in a time when they are trying to make sense of the rapid bodily changes that they are experiencing, teenagers are often vulnerable to outside influences yet at the same time resistant to ...
Views: 4317(1 vote) - EFT for Anxiety... Can Tapping Make Anxiety Worse? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Zach MillerA recent visitor to my EFT tapping web site wrote asking me a very important question about anxiety. I thought it was an extremely valuable 'Q and A' and felt that posting it here, would be helpful for anxiety sufferers who where using or considering using EFT tapping. QUESTION: Does EFT make ...
Views: 4120 - 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: 4048(2 votes) - Showing Appreciation To Your Dentist - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2012 from Toffee HongLet’s face it - there's so much bad talk about dentists and their practices, pain of procedures and so on that obtaining and loving a fantastic dentist is kind of a miracle. Mainly because a wonderful dentist that fits your needs is so difficult to discover, showing your appreciation for all ...
Views: 4019 - ColoThin Cleanse Review - Does It Really Work? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Emily ShueyBrief Overview Of ColoThin & What It Does ColoThin is a colon cleanser that helps you lose weight by detoxifying your body, getting rid of any harmful waste within. How it works is that, it consist of natural ingredients that will help flush food debris, as well as toxins off your colon… ...
Views: 3993 - Taoist Emission Control and The Seasons - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Rev. Keith Hall“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, a time to die; A time to plant, a time to reap; A time to kill, a time to heal; A time to laugh, a time to weep… A time to build up, a time to break down; A time to dance, a time to mourn… A ...
Views: 3980(5 votes) - How Does Acupuncture Work? - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from Peter GamesYears ago, while working as an engineer in Boston, I received acupuncture treatments aimed at reducing the high level of stress in my life. I had been on a very taxing project at work and after hearing a co-worker rave about an acupuncturist, I became curious enough to begin weekly acupuncture ...
Views: 3975 - 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: 3965 - Healthy Eating Recommendations - Why it is Important to Watch What You Eat - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Antoinette BeppuDo you live to eat? Or do you eat to live? If you live to eat, you are destined for "obese-ness." If you eat to live, you are bound for greatness. The order of the words may make only a minor semantic difference, but in meaning, the impact is huge! Living to eat implies that food is the ...
Views: 3942 - Pinpointing A Natural Pain Relief Option - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Peter GamesPain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Pain can rear its ugly head as mild discomfort that "comes and goes" or severe, excruciating agony that takes our breath away. Pain may be completely debilitating, interfering with exercise, work, sleep, and countless other activities or it may be ...
Views: 3933(1 vote) - 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: 3891(1 vote) - Best Cellulite Treatment - How Alpha Lipoic Acid Will help - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Melva GlennonExactly what is the best cellulite treatment? There are several cellulite treatments or cellulite creams which can help to cancel out the appearance of cellulite. Within this short article, we are going to give you one little secret of what makes some cellulite creams work. What's ...
Views: 3888 - Losing Weight With the Vegetable Smoothie Diet - Everything You Need to Know - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Oretha WorthingtonYou already know the value of vegetables. In case you don't, here's a rundown: They are full of antioxidants that fight free radical damage that causes cancer and other related illnesses. They reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. They keep the immune system healthy and ...
Views: 3885(1 vote) - 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 ...
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