Tag: physical health
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Celebrating Heart Month with Holistic Wellness Tips
Categories: Research & ArticlesDid you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in every four deaths? This February 2016, in conjunction with Heart Month, let’s celebrate our hearts by taking a quick look at some of our favorite, most enjoyable and delicious, holistic heart health solutions. 1. Heart…
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Can Acupuncture Really Benefit Stroke Recovery?
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe World Health Organization estimates that 15 million individuals suffer from stroke annually worldwide, most of whom live in developed countries, where hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and cardiac diseases are prevalent. Stroke is the third leading cause of fatality and ranks highest as a cause of disability.1 Global Stroke Statistics and Challenges in Treatment Western medicine has…
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Wind Of The Four Crooks – An Atopic Eczema Case Study
Categories: Research & ArticlesBy Mazin Al-Khafaji She was the last patient of the day, and although I can always muster an interest in a new case, it had been a grueling day and I was keen to finish and head home. No question about it: it was her eyes that made me wake up and pay attention. I…
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Cancer Fatigue and Acupuncture Points
Categories: Research & ArticlesI was sitting at the desk in my office when a woman in her seventies suddenly appeared in the doorway and asked me, “Excuse me, do you treat cancer patients?” As I was looking for the right words to form my answer, the woman made that task easier for me. “You see, my husband has…
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Trauma: The Hidden Pathogenic Factor
Categories: Research & ArticlesHave you ever experienced a burn that instantly felt better once you put ice on it? After a few minutes of relief, it is natural to assume that removing the ice would not cause an increase of pain, so you remove the ice. Surprise, the burn becomes more intense and the pain sinks deeper into…
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New Chinese Medicine Tools to Replenish and Repair Our Gut
Categories: Research & ArticlesOur health landscape is changing rapidly and we find ourselves in a new era. An era of degrading food supply, systemic inflammation, and overuse of drugs, including antibiotics. Living in our modern world takes its toll and we see it in our practices everyday. Antibiotics are failing, superbugs are on the rise, and digestive health…
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East Asian Medicine for Colds and the Flu
Categories: Research & ArticlesColds and the flu virus plague most people at least once a year. Hardly anyone manages to escape the typical runny nose, itchy eyes, and high fevers associated with a cold or the flu virus. However, traditional Chinese medicine has been very successful in treating patients who suffer routinely from colds and the flu virus.…
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Oriental Medicine & Prevention: Avoid Winter Sore Throats the Chinese Way
Categories: Research & ArticlesFebruary is one of the most common times of year for people to get sick. Kids go back to school and parents get back in the swing of a busy work schedule after the holidays. Our minds and bodies are synched and often when our minds are overwhelmed, it’s our bodies that take the beating.…
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Ionic Foot Bath: Effect & Benefits on Your Overall Wellbeing
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe use of an ionic foot bath is becoming increasingly popular, with people touting its benefits for overall well-being. But what is an ionic foot bath, and what are the real benefits? The Ionic Foot Bath detoxifies your body and helps improve your overall health. It can help with conditions such as asthma, allergies, and…
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Lower Your Blood Pressure, Extend Your Life
Categories: Research & ArticlesTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a unique perspective on high blood pressure. In TCM, it is believed that the body desires balance. A healthy body is our natural state and any illness or health issue is attributed to something in the body being out of balance. Chinese medicine strives to bring each patient back into…