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Acupuncture

YOU CAN’T CLIMB A SMOOTH MOUNTAIN

It’s been said that you can’t climb a smooth mountain. In other words, if a rock mountain

is completely smooth and shiny, there are no handholds or footholds for you to grab and

make upward progress.

This is a great metaphor for life. You see, all those rough spots in your life and the craggy

times that you had to work through were actually opportunities for growth and upward

advancement.… Read the rest

Spring Health Tips

Spring is a happy time. Bunnies hop about. Flowers emerge in long forgotten corners of your garden. The birds return and sing so loudly they wake you in the morning. This is not a time to be angry.

But according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, being angry is exactly what you can expect if you don’t balance your wood element.… Read the rest

ACUPUNCTURE…ALTERNATIVE WHAT?

You have probably heard acupuncture referred to at some point as “alternative medicine.”

The term itself consists of two very off­base implications.

First, it implies that acupuncture is a runner­up or a contingency plan to turn to when

medicine inevitably falls short, or should one choose not to utilize medicine in the first

place.

Second, it implies that acupuncture is a type of medicine, albeit an alternative type.… Read the rest

Alternative Treatment for IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disease suffered by an estimated 25-45 million people in the United States. Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excess gas and irregular bowel movements. Symptoms can be brought on by a number of triggers including anxiety, insomnia and stress. Although there is no known cure to IBS, there are numerous alternative treatments to prescription medication that can help relieve symptoms.… Read the rest

ADAPTING TO A HEALTHIER LIFE

Imagine you are working at your desk and suddenly one of the fluorescent lights

overhead starts buzzing. You take notice of it since it is a new stimulus, but don’t think

much of it. The longer it persists, however, the more annoying it becomes. But,

eventually you are able to ignore it and continue with your work, until finally you don’t

even realize that the buzzing noise still continues.… Read the rest

Alternative Treatments for Fertility

About 10 percent of couples struggle with infertility and an inability to conceive, according to the Centers for Disease Control. For those struggling to have children, fertility treatment can become tiring and expensive very quickly. There are numerous alternative treatments including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that have been thought to improve fertility.… Read the rest

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and traditional Chinese Medicine

April is National IBS month. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), also known as spastic colon or mucus colitis is a painful and often debilitating disease that affects many people and severely impedes their quality of life. Fortunately, Chinese medicine has been documented to effectively treat IBS in a safe and drug-free manner.… Read the rest

Financial Stress

If you feel stressed just living your life, you’re not alone.

Americans lead stressful lives. Jobs, relationships, health, family obligations, community responsibilities —they all take their toll.

In “Stress in America 2012,” an annual survey by the American Psychology Association, 1in 5 respondents reported an extreme stress level of 8, 9 or 10 on a 10­point scale.… Read the rest

THE FACE OF GOOD HEALTH

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Did you know that the face can be the

window to your health?

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), your face’s appearance can offer

valuable information about issues that could be affecting your overall health. The shape of

your face, the color of your complexion, and marks such as lines or lesions can all help us

determine a diagnosis and treatment plan.… Read the rest

The 7 Secrets You Never Knew About Acupuncture

There’s a certain level of mysticism surrounding the ancient holistic practice of acupuncture. Those who haven’t tried it may view it as some sham practice with no real value or benefit. On the other hand, those who have tried are fully aware of its powerful effects on the human body.

#1) There Are Hundreds of Acupuncture Points Throughout The Body

Acupuncture is typically performed on specific points throughout the body, including points both along the meridian and outside the meridian.… Read the rest

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