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Do 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: 1391
Sneezing, 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 ... Views: 3701
Pain 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: 3772
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been used for centuries to successfully address the sensitive
complexities of infertility by restoring balance and creating an environment in which new life can flourish. Any
difficulty in conceiving or maintaining a pregnancy is evidence of an imbalance ... Views: 1455
For decades the Chinese culture has used acupuncture as a way to promote natural healing. It is believed that when we are not feeling well our Qi is out of balance and acupuncture helps balance the flow of the energy so our bodies can heal itself. Sticking small hair like needles into the skin ... Views: 1155
Fibromyalgia mostly affects women between the ages of 20 and 50 years of age. It is basically “pain in your fibrous tissues”, characterized by chronic, widespread, severe muscular aching, pain and stiffness, accompanied by insomnia, fatigue and depression.
It is neither a rheumatic, ... Views: 1506
Years 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: 3814
Stress. Along with physical trauma and pollutants, stress is responsible for many, if not most, of our modern health problems.
When we say stress, we aren’t even talking about the major stressors we all experience from time to time: loss of a job, loss of a loved one, a change in location. All ... Views: 864
Medicine has done wonders in the past century. Between advances in and increased availability of healthcare, nutrition, education and sanitary procedures across the board, many health-concerns are no longer concerns at all and many diseases once common to childhood are rare or non-existent and, ... Views: 1066
"Do you ever wake up in the morning and think to yourself, ""It's time to make a change?"" Maybe you'd like to go back to school, land yourself that promotion, lose some weight, or just make time for a new hobby. If you're like most of us, you may have put off doing something you'd really like ... Views: 1526
A Non Surgical Approach to Looking and Feeling Fabulous
An exciting alternative to plastic surgery and potentially unhealthy "non invasive" techniques.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Anti-Aging, Safe, Non-Surgical
A Whole Body Revitalization
Q: What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
A: Cosmetic Acupuncture ... Views: 1586
Acupuncture can be the ideal solution to a myriad of traumas and bodily insults when in pain. The primary problem is one of pain and it’s sequel. Acupuncture addresses pain from several different avenues of approach. First, it works both on the central nervous system and the bioactive ... Views: 1238
Acupressure: What You Need to Know
Jin Shin Do ("The Way of the Compassionate Spirit") is a therapeutic technique of massage. It combines elements of Japanese acupressure, Chinese acupuncture, Reichian segmental theory, Qigong, principles of Ericksonian psychotherapy, and Taoist philosophy. ... Views: 1397
Acupressure Therapy
Acupoint Therapy is an extension of Willy Penzel's modern APM system (Akupunkt Massage), and it involves the stimulation of acupuncture points or meridians with a therapy stick. This differs from acupuncture which uses needles, acupressure or shiatsu which uses massage. ... Views: 1856
Acupressure
Acupressure (a portmanteau of "acupuncture" and "pressure") is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique derived from acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices. Reviews of acupressure clinical ... Views: 2426
Pressure Points
In the study of martial arts, practitioners do not focus just on increasing the "brute strength" of their strikes, but also on the target of their strikes to maximize the impact, and to achieve specific outcomes. There are several types of pressure points, each of which is ... Views: 2269
Energy 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: 5339
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1706
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1320
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1247
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1820
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1008
Pleasure 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: 12861
If you have consistent back pain, then getting the structural alignment checked by a chiropractic physician would be the first thing to do. The initial evaluation would likely include x-rays to see if there is any degeneration or other concerns with the bones and joints of the spine.
Next, ... Views: 1295
You 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: 17912
Treating 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: 5823
G-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: 8588
Here’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: 5537
Acupuncture is an alternative healing practice that originated in China. It has been used for centuries to heal a variety of health conditions.
Acupuncture is performed by inserting needles into pressure points around the body. These pressure points are connected to other areas of the body ... Views: 2094
Acupressure is a Chinese alternative medicine treatment that is closely related to acupuncture. Acupressure does not involve needles, but instead uses the application of pressure to the pressure points in the body to promote healing.
The pressure points used in acupressure are points in the ... Views: 1429
Many 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: 4438
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: 4598
Beware! Acupuncture is just one part of our time tested health care system. As Licensed Acupuncturists, our scope of practice includes diagnosis, Chinese herbology, body movement, stretching, breathing exercises, food therapy, massage, moxabution, gua sha, cupping and more. Also, Chinese ... Views: 1645
Do you reach for sugary or fatty snacks when you’re stressed? Do you have a bag of treats in your desk at work to soothe your frazzled nerves? If so, you aren’t alone. According to British researchers, women who feel stressed at work and at home are more likely than men to turn to ... Views: 2338
British researchers have determined that children with skin disorders are really suffering from the “heartbreak of psoriasis.” Accordingly, children with skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis rate their quality of life as poor, i.e. comparable to children with illnesses ... Views: 2903