Chinese Medicine
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Tai Chi Helps in Managing Type 2 Diabetes
New research indicates that the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can be helpful as a natural remedy in managing type 2 diabetes, improving blood glucose levels and immunity.
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What is Acupuncture?
In acupuncture, one facet of TCM, delicate needles are used on key meridian points to improve the flow of energy (chi or qi) through the body and alleviate symptoms.
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Wear Your Watch on the Right Wrist
Right-handed people usually wear a watch on their left wrist. But wearing a battery-powered watch on the right is safer for the heart meridian running down your left arm
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What Are Meridians?
One of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians are invisible lines through the body that carry energy to every organ and system.
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Three Healing Plants of China
Three plants have been revered in ancient and modern China for their healing properties: ginseng, green tea, and the Ningxia wolfberry.
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Contributing Articles in Chinese Medicine
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The Five Element Theory in TCM
The Five Element theory describes how the different organ systems are interrelated, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine to diagnose patterns of disharmony.
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The Ten Questions in TCM Diagnosis
Asking questions is an integral part of diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine. Learn what types of questions to expect when visiting an acupuncturist or herbalist.
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Chinese Medicine
For 5,000 years the Chinese have practiced their own form of medicine, which has become dominant in Asia and the eastern world.
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What Your Face Says About Your Health
Ever wished you could tell how healthy you are just by taking a good look at yourself? According to "face readers," you can if you know what tell-tale signs to look for.
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Tai Chi Chuan After a Heart Attack
Tai Chi Chuan is, among other things, a martial art, a spiritual discipline, and a beneficial adjunct to life following a myocardial infarction, or heart attack.
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Chinese Herbs in Heart Disease Management
Medical researchers at the University of Texas at Houston study traditional Chinese herbs to learn how these natural herbal supplements aid in heart disease treatment.
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Treating Anxiety
Though many treatments are available to relieve symptoms of anxiety, acupuncture remains an effective and safe option when considering alternative treatment.
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Saying Farewell to the Marlboro Man
To quit or not to quit- though the journey to quit smoking is a difficult one, acupuncture offers a personalized relief plan with the added bonus of holistic education
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Relieving Pain with Acupuncture
Chinese physicians have practiced acupuncture for millennia, believing the technique improves the flow of energy, or "qi," through diseased areas of the body.
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Acupressure Points to Reduce Stress
Acupressure is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that balances the flow of Chi to promote well being. It's easy to self-administer and can be used to reduce stress.
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Needles Not So Bad
The practice of acupuncture have been around for nearly 5,000 years. The ancient Chinese medicine has become increasingly popular over the last several years.
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