Archives for October, 2007
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) represents a broad system of medicine that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, tui na (massage), exercise, breathing therapy (qigong), and diet. TCM emphasizes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses on prevention as well as treatment of illness. From the TCM viewpoint, the body is a […]
Allergies And Acupuncture
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Allopathic treatment of allergic rhinitis relies mostly on the use of antihistamine agents (antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, allergy shots, and decongestants), which often treat symptoms by immune system suppression.
Medication side effects (drowsiness, fatigue and insomnia) cause many to seek alternative therapies including acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to manage their allergies.
The acupuncture physician develops a plan […]