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Tag Archives: Chinese Medicine
Yes! I get acupuncture, too
A lot of my patients ask me if I get acupuncture or if I give myself acupuncture. The answer is definitely yes.
Chinese Medicine for digestive health
Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, has a long history of addressing digestive issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views digestion as a complex process involving various organs and systems, and it aims to restore balance in the body to promote overall well-being.
Common food triggers for migraines
Migraines can be triggered by various factors, and food is a common trigger for many people. In Chinese medicine, food is considered the first pillar of health because it’s something that each individual has control over each day. So paying attention to the foods that help you either feel better or trigger symptoms is an important part of self-care. Chinese medicine focuses on creating treatment plans for a person’s individual pattern of disharmony, and food is a huge part of the plan of care. Food triggers can vary from person to person, and what affects one individual may not affect another.
Acupuncture can help treat your pain in the butt
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to help the body improve physiological functions. Many people seek acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for managing sciatica—a condition characterized by pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates along the sciatic nerve, typically affecting one side of the body.
Think hawthorn for heart and stomach
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hawthorn berries, known as “Shan Zha” (山楂), have been used for centuries for their various medicinal properties. Hawthorn berries are commonly used in TCM to address digestive issues and circulatory problems.
Medicinal mushrooms in Chinese medicine and Ayurveda
Mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda for centuries due to their various health benefits. While the specific types of mushrooms and their applications can vary, here is an overview of how mushrooms are used in these traditional medicinal systems:
Cardamom: An Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine star spice
Cardamom is a popular spice with various culinary and medicinal uses in both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is valued for its aromatic flavor and potential health benefits.
Chinese Medicine self-care tips for autumn
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) places a strong emphasis on maintaining balance within the body and aligning with the natural rhythms of the seasons. Fall is associated with the Metal element in TCM and is considered a time of transition, where the energy begins to turn inward.
Why try acupuncture?
How do you feel today? If the answer is anything but “fantastic”, then acupuncture and Chinese Medicine could help you feel better by stimulate your body’s ability to heal and self-regulate. Many chronic and acute conditions respond positively to Chinese Medicine: 1. Pain relief: Acupuncture is commonly used to alleviate various types of pain, includingContinue reading “Why try acupuncture?”
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