For many of us, the new year is a traditional time to set goals and enjoy an increased openness to new experiences. This willingness presents an opportunity to explore the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Better health is on everyone's list for the new year and cupping is wonderful technique that can improve your health [...]
In Chinese medicine, stress, anxiety, depression or any strong emotion interrupts the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. According to Chinese medical theory, energy flows through our body through a network of "roads", almost like a highway system. Stress, anger, or any intense emotion acts like a traffic jam, blocking the free flow of [...]
Acupuncture is thousands of years old and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has understood immunity for a long time. As early as the 11th Century the Chinese were using 'nasal vaccinations' to prevent the spread of smallpox. The secretions from a smallpox lesion were diluted and a very small amount inserted into the nose and inhaled [...]
You might think of acupuncture for relieving your aching back or chronic headache. But the practice, a form of traditional Chinese medicine that is over 5,000 years old, could also help you avoid colds and flu this winter – or at least send them packing sooner. How does acupuncture work? From an Eastern medical philosophy, [...]
In ancient Chinese medicine, it is believed that illness is due to an imbalance that occurs in the body. Similarly, acne is caused by the imbalance in the energy of the whole person. The first issue is finding the imbalance - the acupuncturist will consider the location, presence, and overall look of your skin and [...]
