Category Archives: Acupuncture
Five Useful Herbs That Can Address Hypotension or Low Blood Pressure
Hypotension or low blood pressure is a condition that can bring about symptoms such as fainting and dizziness in people. Moreover, a low blood pressure can signify that your organs and brain are not getting the adequate amounts of oxygen and nutrients. A low blood pressure typically is deemed to … Continue reading
Acupuncture is a Valid Treatment for Herpes Simplex Infection
A year ago, I had a patient who was suffering from a herpes simplex infection on his face. The infection was severe and made his face very swollen. I treated it with antibiotics. However, after the last few months, my patient started developing very dry skin and thinning hair. The … Continue reading
Is There a Difference Between Chinese Medicine and Tibetan Medicine?
People often associate Tibetan medicine with Chinese medicine. Yes, there are definitely some similarities in the fundamental approaches, but the techniques that each uses are practically different. Some of the main differences between these two forms of medical systems are as follows:
Science and art
Science and art are included … Continue reading
The Adverse Consequences of Menopause Can Be Addressed with Menopause
Herbal medicine and acupuncture these days have been credited to help a lot of menopausal women overcome their hormones imbalance. Apart from menopause, several other factors have been associated with hormonal imbalance. They may include fertility difficulties, premenstrual syndrome, and heavy, irregular, and painful periods. Those imbalances can be due … Continue reading
Psoriasis Symptoms Can Be Lessened Over Time with Acupuncture and Positive Lifestyle Changes
Psoriasis can be an embarrassing and painful condition. It’s chronic and quite common. Some sufferers are opting for natural and alternative treatments like acupuncture despite the fact that there are numerous conventional treatments such as drugs and creams, available in the market.
What is Psoriasis?
An autoimmune disease, psoriasis occurs … Continue reading
Acupuncture and Other Practical Ways to Deal with Stress
Living in the modern world means living a stress-filled life – commuting, relationships, workplace stresses, financial problems – even reading the newspaper creates stress. But stress has always been with us since the beginning of time. No doubt, the ancient Chinese had their own fair share of problems. Sickness, marital … Continue reading
Acid Reflux Symptoms Can Be Resolved With Acupuncture
University of Adelaide in Australia researchers did studies that applied a light electrical pulse to activate an acupressure point known as the Pericardium 6, P6, or Neiguan point located on the wrist. This acupoint is associated with upper gastrointestinal diseases such as acid reflux. The acupoint activation led to a … Continue reading
More and More Women are Turning to Acupuncture To Boost Their Chances of Conceiving
In Western Medicine, the use of acupuncture as a form of treatment is still highly controversial. Fortunately however, its popularity has been steadily rising which helps make it a recognized form of therapy to a lot of physicians. There are a lot of patients, doctors, and schools that would swear … Continue reading
Some Health Conditions Men Encounter That Can Be Treated with Acupuncture
Studies reveal that when it comes to visiting a physician for routine care, men are 24% less likely to do so than women. During all stages of life both men and women, should take care of their health. Men find it more difficult to reveal certain health issues such as … Continue reading
Combining Western Medicine and TCM is the Best Way of Treating Diabetes
TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine has been touted as one of the newest natural remedies for diabetes. The truth is however, TCM does not really “treat” diabetes. What it does is assist the body attain the best result in order for it to function the best way possible. I recommend … Continue reading