Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long held that sleep occurs when the yang energies of the day gently fold into the Yin energies of nighttime. The Yin energy of the body is cooling, calming and restorative, while daytime correlates with…
Chinese Medicine has been used to effectively treat headaches for centuries. Acupuncture is the most common form of treatment, but herbs, gua sha, cupping, and lifestyle changes can also be used. For the treatment of headaches, TCM has several options…
Chronic pain is a major problem in the United States. According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, it affects more people than heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined. Chronic pain can be debilitating, preventing sufferers from enjoying their lives.…
Unfortunately, there is no cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) yet. In Western Medicine, the treatment focuses mainly on decreasing the rate and severity of relapse. Beta interferons, anti-cancer drugs (to weaken the immune system), and steroids are commonly used for…
Chinese Medicine has been used for centuries to treat anxiety and stress. From a Chinese medicine perspective, we don’t separate the body and the spirit/mind – we treat a pattern of disharmony in the body that can manifest with physical…
If you’re looking to boost your fertility with Chinese medicine, there are certain foods you should include in your diet. Foods that are rich in omega-3s, B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese are especially beneficial for keeping your hormones in balance.…
Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical systems in the world. It is based on a Chinese understanding of the body and its functions, as well as Chinese Traditional medicine theory. Chinese medicine has been…
Spring is considered the time of the Wood element in Chinese Medicine. This is the time when new growth begins and things start to come alive again after the winter months. The wood element is associated with the liver and…
Acupuncture is a common treatment method in Chinese medicine for pain relief. Acupuncture involves the use of needles to stimulate specific points on the body. This helps to reduce inflammation and ease pain. There are many studies that show Acupuncture…
There is a great deal of research that suggests acupuncture may be beneficial in treating infertility. Jill Blakeway, a renowned expert on the subject of acupuncture and fertility, has this to say about the use of acupuncture: “Acupuncture is one…