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Chinese Medicine’s greatest diagnostic tool is observation, particularly that of the tongue and pulses, to understand what is taking place inside of the body. It is the intention of harmonizing the energy and blood of the body that creates health. Deficiency of energy or blood can cause a break ... Views: 2923
It seems to me everywhere that I turn there is something telling me what clothes to buy, foods to eat, and medications to ask my doctor about. There is pressure to provide for my family, climb the corporate ladder, be the right size; the list could go on and on.
In ancient China, doctors were ... Views: 1630
Thousands of years ago, physicians in China mapped the body’s electrical system. They charted fourteen energy paths, or meridians, and documented how stimulating specific points along those paths released energy blocks, restored the normal flow of Chi, or healing energy, and improved ... Views: 4371
Centuries ago, even ordinary families had something most people lack today: ways to relieve suffering and heal themselves without doctors, drugs, or surgery. Instead, when they fell ill, they used nature’s medicines: herbs, food, and other such remedies. Perhaps surprisingly, there are actually ... Views: 3452
The faltering economy, potential job loss, post holiday blues, mounting bills, falling home prices, depression can and does affect many these days. It’s estimated that there are about 8 million Americans that are afflicted with this condition. Depression is characterized by daily or near daily ... Views: 1180
It seems like there’s no escape. Every time you pick up a newspaper or listen to the evening news, what you hear about is the dismal economy, jobs being lost, and trillion dollar deficits. One of the most pressing problems for our nation as a whole is the high cost of medical care. The ... Views: 1444
In this time of winter we can look at pregnancy and fertility as an expression of the energetic of the season. Just as a bulb in the ground needs to have darkness and incubation before blossoming into a flower, a baby needs the same. If we delve even deeper into the theories of Chinese ... Views: 1109
If you’ve ever been curious about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but wondered what makes it different, or what it could do for you, here are some compelling benefits to consider.
Most people have heard about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), more and more folks in ... Views: 2443
As the years increase, we notice that the once youthful image we saw in the mirror become more of a memory. Damage from sun exposure, stress and toxins take their toll by leaving wrinkles and other skin disorders. Modern medicine offers a variety of ways to improve our appearance but many ... Views: 1755
Every women's experience of menopause is different, based on her genetics, physical and psychological makeup and overall health. Her views of aging and menopause, and those of the people around her, will also shape the experience. Over the past 50 years, with the availability of hormone ... Views: 2548
Acupuncture is one of several popular alternative therapies tracing its roots to Chinese traditional holistic medicine of more than 5,000 years ago. Although the treatment is regarded as one of the most common and oldest worldwide, acupuncture only started to become recognized in the US after ... Views: 1205
Last year, my wife and I moved to Boise, Idaho, also known as the city of trees. The name Boise comes from the French word boisé, which means "wooded" or "forest-covered", and compared to the desert landscape to the south and west, the name Boise is very appropriate. A few days ago, on a hot, ... Views: 3744
Before we begin a discussion about the benefits of acupuncture, let’s talk about the origins of acupuncture. It was first used in China over 2000 years ago, and is one of the oldest medical procedures in the world. It is a family of procedures that stimulate the anatomy of the body and ... Views: 1229
How acupuncture supports the process of motherhood
In this time of winter we can look at pregnancy and fertility as an expression of the energetic of the season. Just as a bulb in the ground needs to have darkness and incubation before blossoming into a flower, a baby needs the same. If we ... Views: 829
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest treatment procedures in the world, dating back over 2,000 years. Acupuncture refers to a particular treatment method of inserting and manipulating very fine filiform needles at specific points on the body that are believed to be “acupuncture ... Views: 1348
Acupuncture is one of the oldest treatment procedures in the world, dating back over 2,000 years. Acupuncture refers to a particular treatment method of inserting and manipulating very fine filiform needles at specific points on the body that are believed to be “acupuncture points” that can ... Views: 1123
Since man and woman first walked on the earth, the existence of human beings has been dependent upon our ability to reproduce. This is, of course, true for all animals. Yet today, more and more people are surprised to find that reproducing is not as simple or straightforward as it may seem. ... Views: 3991
If you are thinking about IVF, ICSI, or IUI, please research the natural infertility treatments available FIRST. Lots of information available on my website www.GloriaMoreira.com
I am a licensed acupuncture physician in the state of Florida with post-graduate studies in infertility, ... Views: 1256
In Classical Five Element Acupuncture we practice our craft though the gift of the Five Elements. They are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. These elements have many associations with how we live our lives, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Learning to flow with the energy of the season ... Views: 2055
A strong immune system is a great benefit to one’s body. From protecting against bacteria and viruses to enduring and surviving serious diseases, a healthy immune system can significantly impact quality of life issues. How can you ensure you are doing all that is possible to boost your ... Views: 2096
Japanese Acupuncture
In The Beginning
When our ancestors did not have technical knowledge to observe and understand a human body, they relied on empirical observations of the external manifestation to infer the functions of organs within. They were apt to grasp the nature, or, the Intention* ... Views: 2622
Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is a healing science that has developed and evolved over thousands of years. Generations of martial arts masters used this medicine to effectively and quickly treat injuries sustained during training or combat. In fact, healing techniques that were ... Views: 2283
Claims about the benefits of Oriental medicine (OM), or traditional Chinese medicine, in the treatment of infertility can be found in early Chinese medical literature dating back 2,000 years. For centuries people have claimed that these treatments were very effective, not only for regulating the ... Views: 1351
June 2008
We feel pain because some agent is stimulating the “pain” receptors in our skin or body. Most of the time we know exactly what that agent is – physical trauma. However, as we grow older, other things may cause us pain due to peripheral neuropathy (PN). Neuropathy is a term that simply ... Views: 1283
More and more Americans are expected to live into their 70’s and beyond. With an increased life expectancy and great improvements in health, many women and some men have turned their attention to looking as young as they feel. Billions of dollars are spent annually in the United States ... Views: 1488
Many new cars today are equipped with automotive navigation systems. These systems use satellite technology to locate the car and provide directions to a location of our choice. The directions are often provided by voice prompts, which describe the path to follow in order to reach our ... Views: 3879
Choosing an acupuncturist can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had acupuncture before. It’s important to ask some questions before you book an appointment for acupuncture treatment to make sure you’re getting the right practitioner for you and your particular needs. ... Views: 1096
Did you know that the word “person” comes from the Greek roots per, meaning through and son, meaning sound? In fact, several words in our language reveal the recurring presence of vibration and sound. The word “absurd” comes from the Latin root surdus and means to be ... Views: 1742
In ancient China, the average lifespan was seventy years old. Because the most brilliant, influential doctors of the day attended and treated the emperor and his family, his retinue and the peasant farmers who worked his lands, medicine focused on verility, fertility, longevity and anti-aging. ... Views: 1759
Do you know the Secret of Emotional Freedom?
It may be at the tip of your fingers!
Victoria Carr
Science tells us that we use only a very small percentage of our brains’ available resources. And the part we do use is cluttered with disempowering, self-defeating thoughts about ourselves ... Views: 1483
Sneezing, sniffling, watery eyes, nasal congestion and pain, itchy rashes and food intolerances: allergy symptoms can be very annoying and disruptive. Sufferers will try pills, nasal sprays and shots, often with little desirable effect. Have you been around the allergy block and now seek ... Views: 3825
Pain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Pain can rear its ugly head as mild discomfort that "comes and goes" or severe, excruciating agony that takes our breath away. Pain may be completely debilitating, interfering with exercise, work, sleep, and countless other activities or it may be ... Views: 3962
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been used for centuries to successfully address the sensitive
complexities of infertility by restoring balance and creating an environment in which new life can flourish. Any
difficulty in conceiving or maintaining a pregnancy is evidence of an imbalance ... Views: 1633
For decades the Chinese culture has used acupuncture as a way to promote natural healing. It is believed that when we are not feeling well our Qi is out of balance and acupuncture helps balance the flow of the energy so our bodies can heal itself. Sticking small hair like needles into the skin ... Views: 1319
Fibromyalgia mostly affects women between the ages of 20 and 50 years of age. It is basically “pain in your fibrous tissues”, characterized by chronic, widespread, severe muscular aching, pain and stiffness, accompanied by insomnia, fatigue and depression.
It is neither a rheumatic, ... Views: 1656
Years ago, while working as an engineer in Boston, I received acupuncture treatments aimed at reducing the high level of stress in my life. I had been on a very taxing project at work and after hearing a co-worker rave about an acupuncturist, I became curious enough to begin weekly acupuncture ... Views: 4004
Stress. Along with physical trauma and pollutants, stress is responsible for many, if not most, of our modern health problems.
When we say stress, we aren’t even talking about the major stressors we all experience from time to time: loss of a job, loss of a loved one, a change in location. All ... Views: 953
Medicine has done wonders in the past century. Between advances in and increased availability of healthcare, nutrition, education and sanitary procedures across the board, many health-concerns are no longer concerns at all and many diseases once common to childhood are rare or non-existent and, ... Views: 1187
"Do you ever wake up in the morning and think to yourself, ""It's time to make a change?"" Maybe you'd like to go back to school, land yourself that promotion, lose some weight, or just make time for a new hobby. If you're like most of us, you may have put off doing something you'd really like ... Views: 1663
A Non Surgical Approach to Looking and Feeling Fabulous
An exciting alternative to plastic surgery and potentially unhealthy "non invasive" techniques.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Anti-Aging, Safe, Non-Surgical
A Whole Body Revitalization
Q: What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
A: Cosmetic Acupuncture ... Views: 1717
Acupuncture can be the ideal solution to a myriad of traumas and bodily insults when in pain. The primary problem is one of pain and it’s sequel. Acupuncture addresses pain from several different avenues of approach. First, it works both on the central nervous system and the bioactive ... Views: 1365
Acupressure: What You Need to Know
Jin Shin Do ("The Way of the Compassionate Spirit") is a therapeutic technique of massage. It combines elements of Japanese acupressure, Chinese acupuncture, Reichian segmental theory, Qigong, principles of Ericksonian psychotherapy, and Taoist philosophy. ... Views: 1511
Acupressure Therapy
Acupoint Therapy is an extension of Willy Penzel's modern APM system (Akupunkt Massage), and it involves the stimulation of acupuncture points or meridians with a therapy stick. This differs from acupuncture which uses needles, acupressure or shiatsu which uses massage. ... Views: 1989
Acupressure
Acupressure (a portmanteau of "acupuncture" and "pressure") is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique derived from acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices. Reviews of acupressure clinical ... Views: 2543
Pressure Points
In the study of martial arts, practitioners do not focus just on increasing the "brute strength" of their strikes, but also on the target of their strikes to maximize the impact, and to achieve specific outcomes. There are several types of pressure points, each of which is ... Views: 2425
Energy Meridians
Channel, also known as meridian, in traditional Chinese medicine, is the common name of vessel and collaterals. It is the path of running qi and blood, communication inside and outside, and run through top and bottom. (Note: In Japan, "meridian" is known as "keiraku". In Korea, ... Views: 5480
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1822
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1431
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1354
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ... Views: 1936