Acupuncture For Facial Rejuvenation
January 12th, 2010
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture, can slow the signs of aging while treating any underlying cause which may be contributing to the aging process.
Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation can improve dermal contraction and face and neck muscle tone, firming the skin and filling out wrinkles. Acupuncture stimulates metabolism and increases blood and […]
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
January 11th, 2010
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy which consists of burning sticks or cones of moxa (Artemisia vulgaris, or mugwort) on or beside an acupuncture point to restore the balance of yin and yang. Heat is often utilized in traditional Chinese medicine to treat yang energy deficiencies in the body.
The most common form of […]
Anxiety Disorders And Traditional Chinese Medicine
January 7th, 2010
Anxiety is a normal reaction to every day life stressors but can become a disabling disorder. Types of anxiety disorders include: Generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety disorders.
Anxiety disorders are often treated with medication and psychotherapy. Acupuncture and other traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) therapies can be a natural and safe alternative […]
Exercises For Neck And Shoulder Pain
January 6th, 2010
Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back.
A recent study evaluated strength training exercises aimed at reducing repetitive strain injury in female office workers. Findings indicated that specific […]
Acupuncture For Pregnancy and Childbirth
January 4th, 2010
Pre-birth acupuncture can aid in the treatment of many pregnancy-related conditions, including: Nausea, high blood pressure and back pain. Pre-birth acupuncture can naturally induce and shorter labor, decrease dependence on epidural pain medication and help to prevent emergency caesarean delivery.
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada claims 20 percent fewer caesarean sections could […]
Managing Holiday Stress
January 4th, 2010
The holidays may be fun but they can also contribute to stress. Stress can manifest as a general pain condition, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, digestive disorders, and headache. You should attempt to maintain your normal routine during the holidays.
Reduce holiday stress by:
Exercising regularly.
Taking time for relaxing activities.
Avoiding elaborate holiday […]
Echinacea And Acupuncture For Colds
December 15th, 2009
Taking an echinacea herbal product can reduce your chances of catching a cold by nearly 50 percent. Echinacea can also reduce a cold’s duration by 1-4 days. When echinacea is combined with vitamin C, cold incidence can be reduced by 80 percent.
With over 200 viruses capable of causing the common cold, echinacea can protect […]
Tai Chi For Knee Osteoarthritis
December 10th, 2009
Individuals with knee osteoarthritis who practice Tai Chi may improve physical function and experience less pain, according to research from Tufts University School of Medicine.
Tai Chi Chuan, or Tai Chi, is a Chinese martial art derived from Taoism that dates back to the 13th century. Tai Chi is the most prominent Chinese martial art […]
Meditation For Pain Management
December 4th, 2009
Meditation, a non-drug stress reduction method, improves health by reducing the sympathetic nervous system activation that is associated with stress. By decreasing the stress response to acute and chronic pain conditions, meditation can reduce adverse effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and immune systems.
In addition to pain, people use meditation for various health problems, […]
Stop Smoking for Women
December 3rd, 2009
Women may be more susceptible than men to the carcinogens and substances in cigarette smoke, recent research indicates.
Kenneth Perkins, Ph.D., a professor at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, reviewed more than 100 studies on smoking cessation and found that women appear to suffer greater risks of smoking-related diseases than men and tend […]