Used for thousands of years in China, acupressure applies the same principles as acupuncture to promote relaxation and wellness and to treat disease. Sometimes called pressure acupuncture, acupressure is often thought of as simply acupuncture without the needles. But what exactly is acupressure and how does it work? What Is the Theory Behind Acupressure? Acupressure […]
Read MoreDiverticular Disease Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches (plural) are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About 10 percent of Americans over the age […]
Read MoreTreating arthritis in Chinese medicine focuses on ridding the body of the invading pathogens, restoring normal circulation and flow of blood and Qi, promoting emotional harmony and fortifying the Kidney/Vitality system. Effective treatments include acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal and dietary therapy, exercise therapy, cupping and massage. Acupuncture Acupuncture has been found to be clinically effective in reducing […]
Read MoreLow flow lactation includes situations such as new mom has no milk or has too little milk to feed the baby. Excluding the hormone condition, generally it happens on new mom whose energy is low/tired or stressful/anxiety. Chinese medicine considers the low flow lactation is caused by weak constitution, deficiency of Qi and Blood, Qi […]
Read MoreOBJECTIVES: To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture compared with steroid treatment in patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as measured by objective changes in nerve conduction studies (NCS) and subjective symptoms assessment in a randomized, controlled study. RESULTS: A total of 77 patients who fulfilled the criteria for mild-to-moderate CTS were recruited in the […]
Read MoreMost people complaining of mild memory loss, difficulty learning new things. Following is a study on “The effects of acupuncture (PC6) on chronic mild stress-induced memory loss.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20946936
Read MoreIn Chinese medicine, asthma is called “xiao chuan, ” which means wheezing and dyspnea, respectively. Chinese medicine classifies xiao and chuan as two separate illnesses with different treatments. Xiao (wheezing) is characterized by a whistling sound during breathing, increased respiration rate, dyspnea and inability to rest in a horizontal position. Chuan (shortness of breath) is […]
Read MoreDefinition Hyperlipidemia refers to elevated levels of plasma lipids. This includes cholesterol, cholesterol esters, phospholipids and triglycerides. Lipids are found in blood plasma and are bound to proteins. In this form, they are called lipoproteins. There are several forms of lipoproteins: chylomicrons, very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL). […]
Read MoreWhat causes MS? The cause of MS is still unknown. It is suspected that it is an autoimmune disease associated with certain viruses and environmental contaminants. The symptoms of MS are varied and but found the immune system attacking the protective sheath (myelin) surrounding nerves within the central nervous system. The damage caused by the […]
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