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A Quick Guide to Oriental Medicine Herbs

Bitter, Pungent, Salty, Bland, Sweet, Astringent, Sour, Warm, Cold, Neutral, Hot and Aromatic. To use herbs within the scope of Chinese Herbology, one must first understand the properties (the personality which dictates how an herb will function) of each herb beyond the scope of its category. Properties are tastes, temperatures, and qualities of an herb. …

Endometriosis Diminished with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Women of all ages and backgrounds can be affected by the condition of endometriosis. In fact, an estimated five to seven million American women currently suffer from this condition, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Endometriosis is derived from the word “endometrium,” which is the lining of a woman’s uterus. In this …

Massage Benefits for Hospitalized Children

A study conducted at University of Miami Medical School in Florida revealed that massage may offer considerable benefits for children suffering from stress-related disorders. A 30-minute back massage was given daily for a 5-day period to 52 children who were hospitalized due to depression and adjustment disorders. Subjective assessments were made by the children themselves …

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Combining acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a virtually painless, non-surgical procedure that can restore youthful beauty to your face. It can reduce wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness, and facial sagging and discoloration. It can also reduce eye bags, droopy eyelids and double chins. Treatments have been known to improve hormonal balance, delay …

A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation and Yoga

Meditation and yoga are highly effective techniques for relaxing the body and clearing the mind. 1500 years ago, a sage named Patañjali, who was working from far older sources, compiled the 196 sutras, or aphorisms, that form the basis of Ashtanga Yoga. Among these was this simple but transcendental saying that has survived the centuries: …

Discussing CAM can Lead to Better Health Care

The acronym ‘CAM’ stands for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that include treatments such as herbal remedies, naturopathy, acupuncture, and meditation. CAM is currently not considered to be a part of conventional medicine, and because of this, it is not covered by …

Acupuncture and In Vitro Fertilization

Some of the best health results from the combination of Eastern and Western medicine. Fertility is no exception, and when combined with the Western idea of in vitro fertilization (IVF), Oriental acupuncture can increase chances of pregnancy. Some studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can affect the levels of pituitary and ovarian hormones, which can increase …