Tag: oriental medicine
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TCM and Cancer Management
Categories: Research & ArticlesManaging cancer with TCM has gained popularity as some Western methods like chemotherapy have fallen out of favor. Chemotherapy uses extremely powerful drugs to attempt to kill cancer cells. While this controversial treatment may control some types of cancers and possibly prolong the lives of some patients, chemotherapy has an avalanche of negative side effects.…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Sinusitis
Categories: Research & ArticlesStill locked in the troughs of winter in much of the country, many of us continue a daily battle with head colds and sinusitis. Yet, with the coming of spring, for these same individuals there is not necessarily relief in sight. As spring blooms, it bring with it allergies, hay fever, and continued sinus pressure…
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Moxa and OM Treatment for Menopause Symptoms
Categories: Research & ArticlesHot flashes, mood swings, irregular periods, night sweats, and nutritional deficiencies are premium symptoms of menopause. In 2002 news surfaced that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the most common treatment provided to ease the main symptoms of menopause, proved a danger to women. Women using HRT showed increased risk for breast cancer, heart disease, stroke, and…
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TCM and Chronic Pelvic Pain
Categories: Research & ArticlesChronic Pelvic Pain occurs in both men and women. In men the problem is usually related to the prostate. In women, it is usually associated with endometriosis, menstrual pain, or other factors related to the reproductory organs. The good news is that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has modalities that have proven to be effective in…
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Weight Control, Ayurveda, TCM and Stress
Categories: Research & ArticlesAncient healing traditions such as Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine see our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being as being based on the proper balance of vital energies. As one might imagine, both of these similar traditions, fluctuations in weight are believed to occur when the mind, emotions, diet, digestion, metabolism and appetite are out of…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Adrenal Fatigue
Categories: Research & ArticlesAdrenal fatigue often occurs when people are stressed out at work or home. During periods of excessive stress, our adrenal glands become overworked and produce excess levels of cortisol in response to the body’s fight or flight response. This prevents the adrenal glands from producing other hormones we need. Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue? So…
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Categories: Research & ArticlesTraditional Chinese medicine can be helpful in treating a number of ailments. One common condition that many people suffer from is an intolerance to gluten. What is gluten? It’s the protein part of wheat, rye, barley, and other related grains, and for some people, gluten can be very hard to digest. When it comes in…
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The Role of TCM and Nutrition in Preventative Care
Categories: Research & ArticlesAn old Chinese medical proverb says–The best doctor treats the problem before the problem becomes the disease. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) uses herbs and medications, acupuncture, massage, and qi gong (coordinating breathing patterns with various physical postures and body motions). TCM has been practiced in Asia for over 4,000 years. To underscore its importance in…
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TCM Approaches to Relieve Arthritis
Categories: Research & ArticlesAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), arthritis arises when the flow of Qi and Blood are blocked and prevented from passing through the body’s energy pathways. The Chinese believe that when wind, cold, and dampness penetrate the body’s defenses and enter the muscles, tendons and joints, they can cause stiffness and pain. According to TCM,…
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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…