Traditional Chinese Healing for Abdominal Pain and Bloating
In this article, you'll learn and discover traditional Chinese healing for abdominal pain and bloating....
Traditional Chinese Medicine
What Is Cupping Therapy, and Why Does Michael Phelps Swear By It?
BY PAIGE CARLOTTI Competing in the Olympics is definitely grueling, but it’s not the sports that are responsible for some of the bruises on several of the top athletes. For instance, swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnast Alex Naddour—among other competitors—have been seen with round, purple marks across their bodies. It’s called cupping therapy, and it’s a form of ancient Chinese medicine purported to treat athletic aches and other pains. But can a couple of cups on your skin really make a difference in what’s going on in your body? We take a look at what’s really behind this health trend. How Does Cupping Therapy Work? In cupping therapy, an acupuncturist soaks a cotton ball in alcohol and lights it on fire inside a glass cup. He or she removes the flame, and...
How to Treat Constipation with Traditional Chinese Medicine
How to Treat Constipation with Traditional Chinese Medicine...
Chinese Medicine to Allay Anxiety
Chinese medicine is an excellent treatment for anxiety, a condition that is highly common as a result of today’s fast-paced, high-pressure society. Read on...
Beating The Heavenly Drum – Inner Wisdom and Clarity through Chinese Exercise
In this article, you'll discover inner wisdom and clarity through Chinese exercise....
Cinnamon Bark, Used in Chinese Medicine, Shown to Halt The Progression of Parkinson’s
Cinnamon bark, used in Chinese medicine, shown to halt progression of Parkinson's...
Chinese Medicine: Yin Yang Balancing Act
By Shoshanna Katzman, MS, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac & CH The metaphysical definition of balance is “a desirable point between two or more opposite forces which minimizes the negatives of both. “ When applied to Chinese Medicine, this definition relates to the state of being achieved through the balancing of two complementary, yet opposing forces of yin and yang. When the creation of a desirable middle point is established between yin and yang, it leads to a vibrant flow of vital energy commonly known as qi. As this flow strengthens over time it leads to an individual’s positional shift along the yin/yang continuum that positively affects one’s life existence, interaction, and function. This is precisely how Chinese medicine works with the energies of the body to affect...
Benefits, Uses and Healing Recipes for Burdock Root
Benefits, Uses and Recipes for Burdock Root ...