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Acupuncture is a technique of inserting needles into "acupuncture points" on the body with the aim of restoring health and well-being and treating pain.
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- Chinese Medicine and Seasonal Affective Disorder - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Hunter ThompsonThe phenomenon of winter is the need to conserve and replenish. This can be seen in nature: most animals hibernate or remain near their nests, only venturing forth to replenish their food supply. Winter is a time to gather in, to remain still and quiet. Trees have pulled their resources in and hold ...
Views: 8(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 15(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Fertility Acupuncture and how it can help getting pregnant - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Scott CansdellSo what is it about Acupuncture that has this amazing power? After all…it’s just a few stainless steel needles with nothing on them or in them, how could they possible make any difference? Acupuncture is the art of understanding the nature of disease or weakness within someone’s body, ...
Views: 9(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Patience, the Key to Healing with Acupuncture - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfOne of my professors in acupuncture school was fond of telling us that, as acupuncturists, we'd have about two weeks to make patients feel better. He reasoned that most people will discontinue treatment if they don't see any improvement in their condition in that time frame. We all laughed back ...
Views: 37(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Time for an Acupuncture Tune-Up? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfUsually, people come in for acupuncture when they have a specific health problem they want to tackle. Only rarely does someone come in just to see how acupuncture can help them stay well, but the truth is that acupuncture is at its best when used as a tool to prevent illness and maintain ...
Views: 37(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Menstrual Cramps Be Gone! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfWhenever I tell a woman that Chinese medicine can help make her menstrual cramps a thing of the past, she regards me with a great deal of skepticism. I understand, as I once suffered from cramps so intense that I routinely took six ibuprofen at a time during my periods, just to be able to ...
Views: 38(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Acupuncture During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfIt's fairly well-known these days that acupuncture can help couples who are trying to conceive a child. When a patient calls or comes by to give me the happy news that she and her partner are pregnant, often she'll ask me, "So what do we do now?" Unless she has experienced a number of early ...
Views: 31(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Acupuncture for Unexplained Infertility - When the Fertility Clinic Give Up on You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Christina WolfWhat happens when you've gone through all the recommended fertility testing and treatment but instead of getting pregnant you receive the puzzling diagnosis of "unexplained infertility"? What if the fertility specialist or clinic tells you that there’s nothing more they can do for you but ...
Views: 32(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - An Extraordinary Dimension - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Regina MurphyThe Karate Chop and the Gamut points have always intrigued me. One interesting fact about the psychological reversal point (Si 3), is that in Traditional Chinese Medicine it is the opening point for the most important of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels; the Du Mai. The Gamut spot (Tw 3) is not far ...
Views: 33(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 46You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 58(4 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The ONLY Illness There Is... - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Marcus SanterThe Only Illness There Is By Marcus Santer I’d like you to join me on a journey of understanding. The result of this journey will be a new understanding on what health is, how it works and why in theory there is no such thing as an incurable illness. By the end of the journey you will ...
Views: 66(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Treatment of Childhood Eczema with Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marketing SpecialistChinese medicine is very effective in the treatment of childhood eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, refers to inflammation of the skin and a group of other allergic diseases that commonly develop concurrently or later in life. The most common symptoms include: itchy, red, inflamed ...
Views: 60(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Treating Uterine Fibroids With Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Marketing SpecialistOne of the most common women’s health concerns is the development of uterine fibroids. It is estimated by age 50 between 20% and 80% of women will have developed fibroids, or myomas, as they are also called. Fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus (womb). Fibroids can ...
Views: 75(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 56You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 60You must read the article to rate it. - 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 products ...
Views: 63(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Acupuncture and Sports Injuries - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Laurie BinderRecent studies show that acupuncture effectively treats sports injuries such as strains; sprains; neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle pain; swollen muscles and shin splints. Treatment for a sports injury with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine has two objectives: 1. ...
Views: 86(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 86(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 each ...
Views: 71(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 119(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 158You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 125(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Acupuncture and Allergies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Laurie BinderAcupuncture has been used to treat seasonal allergies for centuries with great success. According to traditional medicine, treatment is directed toward clearing the nasal passages, supporting the immune system and strengthening the systems of the body to prevent allergic reactions from recurring. ...
Views: 104(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 110(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 ...
Views: 97(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 145(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 115(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 112(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 104(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 132(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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 do ...
Views: 99(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Fertility Doctors Now Recommend Acupuncture - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from 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: 99(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 88(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 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, male ...
Views: 99You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 114You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 94You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 125You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 110You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 90You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 91You must read the article to rate it. - 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 medicine ...
Views: 98You must read the article to rate it. - 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 the ...
Views: 96You must read the article to rate it. - 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 include ...
Views: 86You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 115You must read the article to rate it. - 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 New ...
Views: 89You must read the article to rate it. - Acupuncture and Chiropractic: A Harmonious Partnership - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from SelfGrowth.com AdminInterview with Post Columnist, Dr. Mark Kestner Why the draw to CAM? It's easy to see why there's been such a natural migration toward CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) therapies like acupuncture and chiropractic. These types of mind-body medicines are presumably growing in acceptance ...
Views: 111You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 89You must read the article to rate it. - 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: 91You must read the article to rate it. - 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 delve ...
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