Stress is universal. What’s not as common is the use of natural methods to prevent or relieve feeling stressed. We all deal with degrees of stress, and the range of intensity can be vast–from simply a bad mood to a serious problem. Feeling constantly overwhelmed or un-centered can lead to depression and have a serious … Stress Busters that Won’t Bite Back: No Side Effects, No Worries
Florence Nightingale was born nearly two hundred years ago, and her nursing insights are still in use today. In addition to her contribution of “environmental nursing”, in which she drove significant hygienic reform in hospitals, Nightingale was ahead of her time in her connection of the mind and body. One of the founders of what’s … Holistic Nursing: More Opportunities to Heal
Spring is officially here! And that means change right? Longer days, warmer weather, flowers blooming…just to name a few, but what about us? With all these changes going on around us, our bodies are naturally bound to react, and to prevent flu-like symptoms or other negative effects this spring, acupuncturists are recommending getting your dose … What Season Change Means for Your Body…and How Acupuncture Can Help!
Today, there are several alternatives for hormone replacement therapy. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on the theory that there are channels throughout the body. Flowing through these channels, known as “meridians” is a person’s vital energy, known as “qi”. When you think of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is probably what first comes to mind. … Moxibustion and Other TCM Alternatives for Hormone Replacement Therapy
Holistic healthcare has garnered increasing recognition in the mainstream medical field. As a result, people are now evaluating how massage is so much more than a mini-vacation for your mind and body. The litany of health benefits, many of which are long-term, is drawing more and more patients to the massage table. Massage can be … Massage as Medicine
Ayurveda is an ancient healing tradition that views a person’s physical and emotional well-being as being based on the proper balance of vital energies. Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine share this fundamental belief in the importance of balanced energies. As one might imagine, both of these traditions view weight fluctuations in terms of how balanced … An Ayurveda Diet for Stress Relief & Weight Loss
Let’s face it: We practice an ancient medicine in a modern world. You are not only a healer but also a business owner in a rapidly changing world that seems to gravitate more and more towards marketing online. Getting a website up and running in order to attract new patients may feel like a daunting … 12 Reasons Why You Need a Website
If you’ve never been exposed to traditional Chinese medicine before, you may not even know what acupuncture is…and that’s OK! But why not know about all the healthcare options available to you? Acupuncture has been in use for over 2,000 years. It follows the Chinese medicine belief that no issue in the body is isolated. … The Top Reasons People Don’t Get Acupuncture (and Why They Should)
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the eyes relate to the internal organs. In Chinese medicine, each part of the eye is associated with a particular element and corresponding zang organ. The iris is represented by the liver zang. The heart zang relates to the corners of the eyes or the canthi, the upper and … Reaching Optimal Eye Health with Chinese Medicine
Volunteer Oriental medicine practitioners and students are increasingly joining traditional health delivery assistance programs, reaching out to people around the world who have little or no available healthcare. Like the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have gone before them, the ultimate goal of these new outreach health volunteers is to engage local groups as proactive health … Transplanting Oriental Medicine to the Mayan Altiplano
Dementia is a cognitive impairment that can occur with certain diseases. It affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and behavior. Most types of Dementia are degenerative, meaning they are nonreversible. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of Dementia, but there are many forms this impairment can take. Some of the most common conditions that can … Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dementia
2011 was an excellent year for complementary and alternative medicine. As the recent American Hospital Association survey points out, alternative and holistic therapies are on the rise across the United States, increasingly being offered in hospitals and growing in recognition from insurance companies. This increase in CAM services at hospitals is a response to patient … Holistic Nursing: The Bridge Between East and West
