Tai chi, a softer form of martial arts, is a broad term for a specific series of exercises that is often described as moving meditation. The slow, gentle movements make it an appropriate form of exercise for just about anyone, especially for seniors.
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Green tea has good science to support health benefits
Tea isn’t just for scones and English breakfasts. This beverage, steeped in history and ritual (pun intended) is the subject of daily consumption not only in American and European nations, but also in Asia. Although tea does not get its own pillar in the five pillars of Chinese Medicine, it is included in the firstContinue reading “Green tea has good science to support health benefits”
The tongue tells tales of your current health
Go ahead, stick your tongue out at me. I won’t be offended. Didn’t brush your tongue? Even better. A patient’s tongue doesn’t lie; it provides valuable clues to internal health and is an important part of the physical exam in Chinese Medicine.
Auricular medicine offers needle-free acupuncture on the go
Auricular therapy is a fancy term for placing needles, plant seeds or crystals in or on the ear based on reflex points. Similar to Western reflexology, which uses the feet as a road map for the body, auricular medicine uses the ear as a map of the human body.
Chinese Medicine is more than just needles
Say the word acupuncture, and immediately many people conjure up an image of pincushion patients with needles sticking out of them from every direction. And don’t forget the pain. Acupuncture is supposed to be really painful, right? The reality is that acupuncture is just one branch of the Chinese Medicine umbrella, and it’s not even the most important branch. Needling a patient is the most visible form of Chinese Medicine, but there is much more going on behind the scenes. An acupuncture physician not only treats patients with acupuncture, but educates patients on the five pillars of Chinese Medicine in order of importance: Diet, exercise, bodywork, herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Skin care starts from the inside out
Our skin is the biggest organ we have, and we as a society tend to treat it like a measure of beauty only and not of health. It’s not vain to take care of your skin; it’s just as important as taking care of the rest of you.
Pau D’arco — a powerhouse of an herb
Pau d’arco is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-yeast, anti-microbial, anti-tumor and anti-fungal. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, vitamin A, the B-complex vitamins, and vitamin C.
Classical Homeopathy – the interview of a lifetime
Many people go to the health food store or online to get homeopathic remedies for their issues. These people are generally picking a remedy based on their acute or chronic physical issues, maybe even an emotional issue now and then. Homeopathy can work well for those kinds of issues. I’ve seen it happen in myContinue reading “Classical Homeopathy – the interview of a lifetime”
Faith vs. Medicine: Why acupuncture does not conflict with religion
Traditional Chinese Medicine is well-respected in Asia. After all, it grew up there. Here in America however, Chinese Medicine quietly accompanied the Asians who helped build the continental railroad in the 1800s. (To learn more, visit http://cprr.org/Museum/Chinese.html). It stayed under the radar until President Nixon’s historic trip to China in the 1970s. This was aContinue reading “Faith vs. Medicine: Why acupuncture does not conflict with religion”
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