Can a vegetable have meat and fish tastes and textures? The answer to that is yes and one of the vegetables or herbs that possess such qualities is Chinese Black Fungus, a plant often used as a dietary supplement due to its vital nutrients which can boost overall health and… Continue reading
Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine (now often called Oriental Medicine) treatment that originated thousands of years ago in Asia. It is a holistic medical procedure which is part of alternative medicine. Placing pneumatic plastic cups to specific areas of the body is very effective and potent in relieving the… Continue reading
Auricular acupuncture is a type of acupuncture treatment performed on the ear. Acupuncture is multi-millennial medicinal technique that originated in China, and is better known as a mode of treatment that uses fine needles inserted at specific acupuncture points in the body. Recently, several groups of acupuncturists specialize in one… Continue reading
People are looking for natural, easy, and practically solutions to relieve the problem of eye strain in the age of postmodern technology. We can release tension and stress in our optical system through eye exercises that can enhance eyesight. One such exercise is acupressure. Certain acupressure techniques are extensions of… Continue reading
TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine has seen a steady rise in popularity in the past decade. Most of us have heard and are familiar with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese reflexology, but only a few have ever heard of a healing practice known as “gua sha.” This ancient technique… Continue reading
Just like medicinal herbs, Chinese nutritional medicine has been used for thousands of years as a way to better a person’s health. Foods were used as treatment modalities to prevent and heal disease. They are keys to the continuance and preservation of human life. Chinese nutritional medicine provides us with… Continue reading
Ear acupuncture or auriculotherapy is a type of Chinese medicine that’s based on the sticking of few or several needles in the outer ear or auricle. Its origins date back to classical antiquity to the people of the Mediterranean. The father of Western medicine, Hippocrates, stated that the superficial lacerations… Continue reading
In their early woman life, girls in South East Asian girls have learned from grandmotherly wisdom to not engage in any activity that will lead to a disturbance in their regular period. According to traditional Chinese medicine, if not addressed early, menstrual disorder can lead to a wide range of… Continue reading
Pregnant women and women in labor can benefit tremendously from maternity acupressure. What is Acupressure? Acupressure is a technique similar to acupuncture in Miami but instead of needles, the treatment involves the application of pressure on certain points on the body through the use of the hands, thumb, or fingers… Continue reading
All over America, people have been increasingly turning to TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine as a way to address problems associated with our modern way of living. As the workday lengthens and the pace of life quickens, personal time once spent for nourishment and relaxation has become a luxury in… Continue reading