Lymphedema occurs when the movement of the fluids in the lymphatic system slows down or stagnates. This causes the fluids that are loaded with protein to well-up leading to swelling that in turn causes the movement of oxygen to the tissues to slow down as well. Without an adequate supply… Continue reading
To be clear, first of all, acupuncture does not treat cancer. That being said, acupuncture can be an effective way to help a cancer patient cope with this disease in the best possible way. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing procedure that has been practiced by ancient Chinese acupuncturists from… Continue reading
Heartburn or acid reflux is a digestive issue which affects about 45% of the US adult population each month; some of them (about 20%) experience this problem at least once each week. The Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics and the Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, both US journals, released studies denoting the… Continue reading
There are a lot of couples who desire to conceive a baby; the problem is that some of them have a hard time doing so. If you are one of those who are having problems conceiving, there are ways to help you conceive and bear a child. To boost your… Continue reading
A lot of women struggle with their weight and it seems that no matter how hard they try their weight just won’t come down. All the endless hours in the gym and dieting leave them hungry, fatigued and extremely frustrated with no evidence of progress. The thing is that it… Continue reading
In the United States alone, tens of millions of people (27 million people, in fact) suffer from the debilitating condition of osteoarthritis. This disease typically strikes people in their middle ages. Osteoarthritis is the gradual progressive breaking down of the joints. It is a painful condition to suffer from. All… Continue reading
Osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers are often in dire need of relief from their symptoms. A lot of them seek answers in therapies that are beyond what mainstream medicine offers. Fortunately, there are many kinds of effective alternative remedies for OA from exotic herbal formulas to hands-on therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic… Continue reading
Just under the liver sits a hollow organ known as the gallbladder. This organ has two vital responsibilities: one is to store bile and the other is to secrete bile into the small intestine in order to facilitate the digestion of food. One can consider the gallbladder as some kind… Continue reading
Your body suffers if you find it hard getting adequate sleep at night. Different detrimental health consequences can occur if you can’t get a decent night’s sleep. These consequences may include: Lowered immune system Depression High blood pressure Diabetes Heart disease Obesity Headaches Quicker life span A person risks developing… Continue reading
Unfortunately, a huge number of women do not have any idea that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be an excellent treatment option for the treatment of gynecological disorders. One branch of TCM known as fu ke (Feminine Study) studies and treats gynecological issues including STDs or sexually transmitted diseases, infertility,… Continue reading