Arthritis treatment using acupuncture is now becoming more common although it may seem unsavory to some people to have their skin savagely poked with a few thin and long needles, especially when they already have to worry about the pain caused by their arthritis. This … Continue reading
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Conventional Treatments Combined is the Best Approach to Allergic Rhinitis
Inflammation of the mucus membrane, commonly known as allergic rhinitis, plagues a lot of people during seasons that differ based on location. In certain regions, some people can suffer from hay fever at almost any time.
Besides the symptoms of intense sneezing and inflammation, allergic … Continue reading
Acne Can Best Be Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine has been continuously evolving for the past 4000 years.
While Western medicine blames viruses, germs, bacteria, and such for illnesses and diseases, Chinese Medicine works in an entirely different way.
Well-being, health, and nature, are all made up of two … Continue reading
Useful Chinese Herbs that Can Treat Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is more or less a sign or symptom of another condition (menopause, lung disease, or cancer) characterized by excessive sweating. Statistics provided by PubMed Health indicate that about two to three percent people in the United States are diagnosed with hyperhidrosis. Containing therapeutic properties, … Continue reading
Problematic Scars Can Be Completely Treated with Herbs and Acupuncture
Chinese medicine practitioners know very well that scars can adversely affect the normal flow of Blood and Qi (vital energy) in the energy pathways, or meridians of the body. We need to understand that not all scars are problematic, but when they are, they can … Continue reading
Releasing Stuck Qi is Acupuncture’s Way of Treating Diseases
A lot of people who have not tried acupuncture will think that it is a painful type of treatment since it requires the sticking needles into some parts of the body. For others who have tried it, they know there is much more to the … Continue reading
Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Make Seasonal and Perennial Allergic Rhinitis A Thing of the Past
A seasonal, or even sometimes, perennial, disorder, allergic rhinitis comes with symptoms that include abundant nasal discharge, and blockage, and sneezing episodes. Besides these symptoms, a lot of patents may also suffer from red conjunctivae and unbearably itchy eyes. Patients may also suffer from asthma … Continue reading
Resolving Sciatic Pain with Tui Na Massage and Acupuncture
Sciatica is a type of back problem that can cause excruciating pain. If you’ve ever felt a pinching painful sensation at your lower back that seems to radiate to your thighs and legs, then chances are that you are suffering from sciatica. The symptoms of … Continue reading
Some Helpful Information about Acupuncture and Acupressure
The human body has over 350 acupoints. Chosen acupoints are activated by sticking fine acupuncture needles to help restore balance, boost the circulation of qi or chi, cause the internal organs of the body to function optimally.
Based on the observation of the tongue and … Continue reading
How Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture Work in the Treatment of Anemia
Anemia is a health condition in which the body fails to manufacture an adequate amount of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. Since these red blood cells convey oxygen to other cells in order for them to function normally, inadequate amounts of RBC’s lead … Continue reading