One branch of the ancient Chinese healing system is acupressure, a form of massage that is at least 5,000 years old. This very old natural technique, in general, has been known to help relieve stress and pain and promote better circulation that enhances the flow … Continue reading
A Bell’s Palsy Patient Talks About His Experience With Acupuncture
Eric was a patient of mine suffering from Bell’s palsy. Here is a short interview of how he felt about acupuncture in Linwood before and after treatment.
Dr. Califf: What was your life like before acupuncture?
Eric: Well, it wasn’t very good. I was a … Continue reading
Traditional Chinese Medicine Creates A Healthy Skin
Ever bask in the clarity and beauty of freshwater river or a clear lake, or shudder at the smell and sight of a stagnant pond? Our complexion and skin, like water, mirror our general internal health. When there are dermatological problems arising, they arise due … Continue reading
The Use Of Ear Seeds And Auricular Acupuncture During IVF Therapy
In many parts of the world, people have heard of the word TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) or acupuncture. For the uninitiated, acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine used to guaranty the smooth movement of energy in the body to restore the body back … Continue reading
Things That Can Sharpen Your Memory Concentration And Focus
People desire to have better memory concentration and focus. In a lot of instances, they don’t know how or the best way to obtain it. Better concentration and memory can actually give a person an advantage in a lot of situations. Whether that be in … Continue reading
What You Should Know About Gua Sha Therapy
Most of us have never heard of gua sha — but if you experience persistent joint or muscle pain, especially in the shoulder, neck, or back, this hands-on drug-free form of treatment is definitely worth knowing about.
Gua sha therapy is an East Asian healing … Continue reading
The Triple Burner Organ-Energy System
The Triple burner organ-energy system, which is not acknowledged in Western physiology, is known as the ‘Minister of Dredges and Dykes.’ It governs the transformation and movement of various fluids and solids throughout the system and for the circulation and production of protective energy (wei … Continue reading
Benefits Of Mastering The Art Of Qi Gong
The age-old techniques of qigong, phonetically pronounced as “chee goong”, is a healing art that strengthens and increases the flow of vital energy or chi and cleanses the body through the use of gentle movement, meditation, and proper breathing techniques. Used for a long time … Continue reading
The Five Phases Of Chinese Nutritional Therapy
The Five Phases of Chinese Nutritional Therapy (FPNT) depends on a couple of basic frameworks of the Five Phases, Yin/Yang, and Chinese Medicine in Jacksonville. Most of the information in this article is derived from various sources including Chinese medicine school text books.
This … Continue reading
Falun Gong And The Cultivation Of A Compassionate Heart
A spiritual practice purely in accordance with the cultivation of a compassionate heart, Falun Gong assists in the liberation of karmic blockages that result in illness and disease to restore well being and good health.
The practice of Falun Gong originated from an energy-based form … Continue reading