When it comes to overall health, the Chinese people have a very interesting way of looking at it. For them, a well-balanced body not only results in a calm and relaxed state of mind but also generates positive and healthy body functionality. This health functionality also pertains to the ovaries…. Continue reading
At the core of Eastern practices (Buddhist meditation and yoga) and Taoist healing arts is breathing. Proper breathing techniques are important factors for success in tennis, football, swimming, running and other Western athletic sports. Whole-body breathing can increase your body consciousness, enhance your health, and help make you feel more… Continue reading
Gua Sha Facial Massage Some therapists have devised Facial and Feet Massage techniques using an ancient Chinese massage procedure called Gua Sha. Gua Sha massage therapy applied on the face can be an ideal way to tonify vigor and stimulate the flow of blood to the face, cleanse the bodily… Continue reading
Very few people have ever heard of Anmo gong. In Chinese medicine, anmo means massage while gong somewhat means “practice” or “work.” Anmo gong is one of Chinese medicine’s most effective ways of health maintenance and self-cultivation. It is the practice of self-massage. Amno gong is sometimes called “do-in” in… Continue reading
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major cause of disability and leading cause of death in the US is heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the most common heart disease in this country that often is mistaken as a heart attack. An American will experience… Continue reading
Give your partner a night to remember by mastering the art of sexual or sensual massage. You first need to make the environment comfortable and cozy and accompanied with dim lights. Light your room with the appropriate candles. Clean your room and to set the right mood, play some soft… Continue reading
As a man reaches 50, the risk of him developing benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH) increases significantly. Although BPH is a non-cancerous prostate condition, it causes the prostate gland to swell which negatively affects the flow of urine from the bladder in men. Benign prostate hypertrophy is also called benign prostate… Continue reading
Sciatica is an inflammation, compression, or irritation of a thick nerve called sciatica that starts in the spine’s lower part, goes through the pelvis and down to the back of the leg. It’s a rather common type of pain that tends to affect middle-aged people, especially people in their 50’s…. Continue reading
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