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Treating Winter/Fall Allergies with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Winter and fall allergies can cause a great deal of discomfort in many people, young or old. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose and red, itchy eyes. Western medicine typically prescribes antihistamines, decongestants, or drugs that act on the nervous system. While these may be effective in treating the allergic response, they often have undesirable …

Breast Cancer Awareness and Holistic Treatments

The first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program began in October 1985. The week-long event was designed to draw attention to breast cancer and the lack of public communication about this often devastating disease. The founding members of the Board of Sponsors, the American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation and Cancer Care, …

Shonishin: Pediatric Acupuncture

More commonly known as pediatric acupuncture, though typically no needles are used and nothing actually penetrates the skin, Shonishin literally translates as sho “little”, ni “children”, and shin “needle”.   Tracing its roots back to 17th century Osaka in Japan (and ultimately to ancient China), this specialized acupuncture technique was developed specifically for infants and …

Careers for Acupuncturists in Sports Medicine

Sports teams, athletic organizations, and sports medicine clinics are on the lookout for acupuncturists and oriental massage practitioners. Many have discovered that keeping the body in balance through massage and acupuncture allows for more efficient and effective training, which is the surest way to improve performance. A wide range of athletes including swimmers, runners and …

The Many Benefits of Chinese Cupping

“Acupuncture and cupping, more than half of the ills cured,” is a famous Chinese saying, supporting traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine brings to mind acupuncture and the use of natural herbs as healing remedies. Cupping is a lesser-known treatment that is also part of Chinese medicine, one that can provide an especially pleasant experience. …