In both traditional Chinese medicine or TCM and western medicine, acne is the result of environmental, emotional and health factors. Hormonal imbalance, stress, pollution and an unhealthy health lifestyle are major factors for skin problems such as acne. Acne reduces morale and it causes social and interpersonal problems for people… Continue reading
By stimulating the flow of blood and chi to flow freely around the body, acupuncture can cure or address problems where blood and energy stimulation are the issue. In the case of hair, as the body ages, the flow of blood and the nourishment of tissues are not as vigorous… Continue reading
DNA carries the person’s whole blueprint and thus carries the information of a person’s mood, personality, disposition and psychological content not to mention the physical profile of the person. Since personality, psychological content and even the physical aspect of the person can be altered, DNA probably can be altered according to what and who a person is. If a person is disposed to getting cancer, chances are he/she can pass on this disposition to his/her child. Continue reading
The United States is suffering from a plague. The American Heritage Dictionary defines a plague as a widespread affliction or calamity, especially one seen as divine retribution. Normally, we attribute a plague as something that implies scarcity, squalor and poverty. However, in the US, the plague stems from overabundance of food, a blessing divinely bestowed graciously to this country but terribly abused by its mortal inhabitants. The Center for Disease Control estimates that in 2009, roughly 30% of the US population is obese, not overweight, but obese. Obesity is a major problem since it often leads to health issues like cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer and diabetes mellitus. Continue reading
Acupuncture therapy is based on the concept of “chi” (pronounced Chee) – the subtle energy of the universe present in all living forms. This energy flows through various channels known as meridians to maintain good physical and mental health. Historically acupuncture was practiced with bian stones, wood or bone needles… Continue reading
Western medicine has its own treatments for Depression. This is no less true of Eastern medicine, specifically TCM- Traditional Chinese Medicine. Their belief is that Depression and Anxiety are really heart problems. The cause is constriction of emotion in the chest. Brain chemistry issues are symptoms. There are causes or… Continue reading
Finally, the sun is out and the warm weather upon us. But for roughly 45 million Americans, seasonal allergies (also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis) make this time of year a miserable one. How can allergy sufferers enjoy themselves with all the sneezing, runny nose, fatigue, sinus pressure,… Continue reading
At the start of the acupuncture study, there were participants who had an average back dysfunction score of 10.6 in which the score range zero to 23. All groups showed improvements in dysfunction at the end of the eight-week treatment period. After eight weeks of treatment the researchers found that… Continue reading
Ear saratoga springs acupuncture did not develop originally in the Orient, as is often thought. A French physician, Dr. Nogier, was intrigued by the folk remedy of cauterizing points on the ear for back pain, and as a result, sought to “map” the relationship of points on the ear to… Continue reading
Acupuncture Linwood can relieve the physical symptoms of stress that tends to accumulate in your body such as the neck, shoulders, back, etc. causing pain and tension. Headache is another affliction resulting from stress. People who are under high levels of stress often have high blood pressure. Taking the help of acupuncture… Continue reading