Category: Research & Articles
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Lymphatic Drainage and Facial Massage can Help Sinus Infections and Allergies
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe lymphatic system is a complex network of ducts and vessels that transfer white blood cells and antibodies to your organs and tissues. These cells and antibodies arm your immune system and help your body combat infections. Unlike the circulatory system, which uses the heart to pump blood to vital organs and tissues, the lymph…
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Improving Posture Can Improve Health, and TCM can Help
Categories: Research & ArticlesPosture is often overlooked as a health concern, but a person’s posture has a direct effect on his or her breathing, organ function, and muscle integrity. With the majority of American adults confined to desk and chair for 40 hours of the week, attention to posture is crucial for optimum health. In Chinese medicine, correct…
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A Career in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Categories: Research & ArticlesTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is as ancient, and in some ways as mysterious as China itself. Today with a major increase in interest, acceptance, and proven efficacy of so called complementary and alternative medical practices (CAM), TCM is not only far less esoteric, it is becoming a promising career path. Today many health insurance companies…
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Naturally Curbing the Effects of Tinnitus
Categories: Research & ArticlesExposure to sudden, loud music or explosive noises can cause tinnitus, a nerve disorder that involves a consistent ringing sound in a person’s ears. At its worse, tinnitus can lead to deafness. Tinnitus affects one in 10 people, and can range from mild to chronic. While it is a common problem for veterans and the…
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The Cancer-Preventive Possibilities of Rosemary and Other Herbs
Categories: Research & ArticlesFor centuries, culinary herbs were the healthy seasonings people used to add flavor to foods. They were also a natural and abundant source of healing chemicals. A recent USDA study revealed that many popular herbs are a great source of natural antioxidants–compounds that help neutralize free radicals, more so than those reported for berries, fruits and…
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Acupuncture for Headache and Migraine Relief
Categories: Research & ArticlesIf you suffer from headaches and migraines, you can ease your pain without resorting to prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that often have side effects. For thousands of years, acupuncture and Chinese Herbal medicines have been used to relieve headaches and migraines, as well as their underlying causes. Long-Term Benefits of Acupuncture for Chronic Headache…
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Chinese Medicine Treats Physical and Emotional Trauma
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe oldest documented medical system to recognize the connection between body and mind, Chinese medicine is an optimum treatment choice for trauma victims. There are several forms of trauma. Perhaps the best known is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which is a condition formed after a person undergoes a harrowing physical or emotional event such as…
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Anxiety Disorders and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Categories: Research & ArticlesAnxiety is a mental disorder that affects literally millions of people. It’s an illness that often dovetails with depression and alternates from mild discomfort to almost uncontrollable panic with physical symptoms. While some medications have been known to ease anxiety, they may also suffer from undesirable side effects, suppressing the symptoms while making individuals chemically…
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Acupuncture for Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
Categories: Research & ArticlesIn today’s fast paced stressed-out world insomnia and sleep disorders are on the increase. The proverbial good night’s sleep seems more elusive than ever. So many people are facing so many sleepless nights, and yet they fear the side effects and addictive nature of sleep medications – as well they should. TCM recognizes the importance…
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Going Green for the Holidays
Categories: Research & ArticlesWith the holidays upon us, it’s time to think green-in food, decorations & gift-wraps, trees, and anything else that helps sustain our planet for generations of holidays to come. Eco-Friendly Holiday Cooking and Baking There are thousands of holiday recipes. And you no doubt have your favorites. But keep in mind that you can create…