According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body has more than 2,000 points that are connected by pathways or meridians, which create a flow of energy called Qi("chee"). Stimulating these points is said to correct the imbalance of qi and improve the flow of energy which ultimately helps relieve pain and improve health. It's thought the effects come [...]
The results of controlled trials of acupuncture for migraines have been consistent. Acupuncture is significantly better than no treatment/basic care for managing migraine while still being cost-effective. A migraine is thought to begin as an electrical phenomenon in the cerebrum that then affects blood vessels, biochemistry, and causes neurogenic inflammation. Acupuncture can help in the treatment of [...]
In Classical Chinese Medicine, good quality sleep consists of two components: physical rest for the body and mental quietude for the mind. If either of these two components are disturbed due to various reasons, the sleep quality will suffer. Acupuncture helps regulate various hormones and neurotransmitters—including melatonin, serotonin, endorphins and many others—that play major roles [...]
Many menopausal women complain that “hot flash” is too mild a word for an experience that they say is more like jumping into a furnace. Hot flashes can include feelings of intense heat, profuse sweating and rapid heartbeat. Nausea, headache, dizziness and anxiety are also possible. Several studies have confirmed the anecdotal evidence from women [...]
Meditation strengthens and integrates mind, body and spirit and helps to cultivate focus, clarity, creativity, stamina, vitality, emotional stability and mindfulness in all actions. A daily meditation practice also expands one’s sense of connectedness to the natural rhythms of life. Current research affirms what saints, sages, athletes, artists, and successful business people already know: Regular meditation [...]
