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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. more...
Studies Show Acupuncture Relieves Back Pain
Two new studies show that acupuncture relieves arthritis symptoms and back pain more than medication, even if toothpicks are used non-invasively in place of needles. more...
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. more...
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 more...
One of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians are invisible lines through the body that carry energy to every organ and system. more...
Three plants have been revered in ancient and modern China for their healing properties: ginseng, green tea, and the Ningxia wolfberry. more...
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Osteoporosis Treatment With Chinese Herb Gou Ji?
By:
Dawn M. Smith
Cibotium barometz, known as "gou ji" in traditional Chinese medicine, is being studied by researchers in South Korea as a possible aid in treating osteoporosis patients. more...
By: Johanna Bailey
Though many treatments are available to relieve symptoms of anxiety, acupuncture remains an effective and safe option when considering alternative treatment. more...
Insomnia Treatment With Chinese Herbal Medicine
By:
Dawn M. Smith
Getting enough sleep is important to overall health. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers natural herbal sleep aids, plus diet and lifestyle advice to help with insomnia. more...
Saying Farewell to the Marlboro Man
By: Rasham Nassar
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 more...
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. more...
He Shou Wu - An Herb With Anti-Aging Benefits
He Shou Wu is an herb commonly used in China to help combat the effects of alopecia and premature aging symptoms like graying hair and hair loss. more...
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Flu Prevention
By:
Dawn M. Smith
Vaccination and drug therapy are the core of the western medicinal approach to preventing influenza. In TCM, diet and herbal formulas are used to enhance immune response. more...
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