Acupuncture began to be practiced in China around 4,000 years ago. It became a popular form of alternative form of treatment in the United States during the early 1970s. Along with other diet therapy, meditation, and yoga, acupuncture has been one of the most popular forms of alternative therapies in… Continue reading
The tonsils are actually lymph nodes and are found at the back of the throat. Their function is to prevent pathogens from infecting the body. But, occasionally, the pathogens are too strong for these organs and they themselves can be infected with viral or bacterial microorganisms. Inflammation and infection along… Continue reading
Over a million people in the United States suffer from Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. These people experience pain that comes with urgency and diarrhea, stomach pain, cramping, bloody stools, and intestinal bleeding. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have been used for thousands of years to resolve the symptoms… Continue reading
Due to a decrease in the amount of red blood cells, an anemic person’s body tissues are deprived of oxygen. Anemia can have more than 400 manifestations but usually the symptoms are similar and may include tingling in the extremities, memory loss, depression, confusion, slick tongue, balance or movement difficulties,… Continue reading