In traditional Chinese medicine, excess weight is often viewed as “dampness.” When an individual consumes too much food, the excess food can accumulate as dampness, placing a strain on the […]
Viral infections can sometimes be a difficult challenge for conventional medical care. After all, influenza still kills an approximate 650,000 people annually (beyond just the USA) according to the World […]
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ at the front of your neck that is responsible for two categories of disruptive conditions: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism involves an overactive thyroid gland […]
Ginseng, the incredible root. Cultivated for the past 5,000 years, the powers of ginseng range from adaptogenic effects to the modulation of glucose. Two of those most common kinds of […]
Restlessness, exhaustion, and difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both are all symptoms of insomnia. We all know about the importance of sleep and unfortunately, 70 million Americans suffer from […]
Moxibustion – This fancy word is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that involves burning moxa on or near a body’s meridians and acupuncture points. Moxa is a collection of […]
Someone you know has cancer. Now what? While many people will experience the stress of a loved one going through cancer, or may go through cancer themselves, there is a […]
Anyone who has experienced a migraine before understands how severe the throbbing or pulsing pain that can coincide. Migraines are intense, debilitating headaches that affect more than 10% of individuals […]
Does acupuncture really work? How is it possible that sticking a few needles into someone who has chronic pain can relieve the pain? Or help a woman conceive? Or make […]
Does acupuncture for back pain work? Acupuncture for back pain has gained growing attention as lower back pain remains one of the most common health concerns worldwide, often resulting from […]
