Acupuncture has been found to be an inexpensive and safe therapy for pain relief in children based on the findings of a Stanford University study. The study confirmed that acupuncture is extremely helpful in chronic pain conditions. Acupuncture has the ability to activate endorphins, dynorphins, and other natural pain killing… Continue reading
Like a normal cycle of nature, a woman’s menstrual cycle arrives each month, right on schedule. However, this normal rhythm can be disrupted or interrupted and like a drought or a pestilence that can offset the cycle of food harvesting, the absence of menstruation (also known as amenorrhea) is a… Continue reading
It is normal for people to experience heartburn occasionally but when they are experienced more than two times a week, it may be an indication that your are suffering from a chronic condition known as GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease. The acids in the abdomen manufactured by GERD can destroy… Continue reading
Most people know that acupuncture is a mode of treatment that involves the insertion of filiform needles into pre-chosen points on the body. These points are usually called acupoints or trigger points by the acupuncturist. Acupuncture has been known in the United States for 40 years and it is more… Continue reading
The desire of a lot people seeking to quit smoking is strong, and thankfully, there are several helpful ways to help them achieve this. This article will discuss the benefits of Western medicine and acupuncture in helping smokers quit their addiction for good. Western medicine for the cessation of smoking… Continue reading
Often used in conjunction with food medicine and Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture is an alternative healing modality that enhances chi flow and/or brings back the normal flow of chi. Chi is the life energy of a person that flows in the body and when it flows naturally and freely it… Continue reading
We may have experienced at some point in our lives a temporary period of deafness after being exposed to a sudden loud noise. This exposure leads to temporal deafness. But, if the exposure to loud sounds occurs every day, it could lead to injuries in the auditory organs and cause… Continue reading
Statistics show that about 30% of people living in the United States suffer from high blood pressure. Due to the very few symptoms related to this condition, the symptoms may remain undetected for so many years. The sad thing about high blood pressure is that it can lead to very… Continue reading
Male Sexual Health Both Chinese herbal therapy and acupuncture are modalities used to address various types of disorders that can negatively impact people’s health. These two therapies are being applied by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and licensed acupuncturists to dramatically cut down the recuperative period from sports injuries and boost… Continue reading
With conventional medicine woefully inadequate to provide treatment for uterine fibroids, the question then is, “can acupuncture treat fibroids?” Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) runs on the belief that a woman’s menstrual cycle should be pain-free, effortless and regular. It is not, this is an indication that an imbalance exists in… Continue reading