Chinese Medicine And The Five-Element Theory

People are always interested in understanding what’s happening with their health. Taoists and other ancient Chinese philosophers developed a framework for doing this, which is still used today. This concept is called the five-element theory in Chinese medicine. As you start to use the five-element theory as a way to… Continue reading

Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture And Pregnancy

In this article, I’ll be discussing a topic surrounded by excitement, fear and the list of do’s and don’ts that can be more than a little overwhelming. I’m talking about those 40 weeks in a woman’s life that change everything. I’m talking about pregnancy. More specifically, I will be discussing… Continue reading

Chinese Nutritional Therapy And 5 Element DietFor A Healthier Happier You

Nutrition and diet is so essential for our well-being and health since it’s the best way in gaining the qi (energy) we need to survive. Acquiring the Qi You Need We’re all born with a certain amount of qi that were inherited from our parents; from the air  we breathe,… Continue reading

Chinese Bodywork Massage Therapy (Tuina Therapy)

Tuina is a 2,000 year-old Chinese healing art based on the traditional Chinese medicine principle of the flow of vital energy called chi via energy channels within the body known as Meridians. Through the administration of manipulation and massage techniques, Tuina aims to bring about a more harmonious movement of… Continue reading

Boosting Your Mental And Physical Health With Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an internal art of defense that can be gentle and soft. It may and ought to be practiced in a smooth slow way for people of all ages. Nowadays, especially, in China and the West, people past the age of 50 are taking up tai chi while… Continue reading

Acupressure Therapy For Cooling Down The Body & Mind

In this article, I’m going to be showing you some key acupressure points that you can use at home to clear heat and cool down your system. The first acupuncture point that we’re going to be covering today is called LI 11. This point is located at the outer end… Continue reading

Addictions And Auriculotherapy

Several alternative therapies for addictions have revealed incredible potentials, including a couple of Traditional Chinese Methods (TCM) methods, acupuncture in Palm Harbor and auriculotherapy (auricular acupuncture). These two treatments have been used for centuries to preserve and regain health. Today, auriculotherapy is used to address current drug problems such as like… Continue reading

Acupuncture Therapy And Moxibustion For Benign Prostate Enlargement

I would like to share some information with you about benign prostate enlargement. This condition occurs in 40% of males in their 50s and almost 90% in men ages 80 years old and above. The symptoms of benign prostate enlargement include frequent and urgent urination especially at night, slow urine… Continue reading

Auriculotherapy Is A Safe And Natural Way To Treat And Relieve A Variety Of Illnesses

Also known as “auricular acupuncture” or “ear acupuncture,” auriculotherapy has been growing in popularity over the past 50 years as an effective but non-invasive natural therapy for both mental and physical conditions. The idea is that the external part of the human ear called the auricle holds a map that… Continue reading

Acupressure Can Be A Natural Treatment For Depression

One in ten people will suffer from depression at some point in life. This condition can affect anyone even, children. Most of the time, we aren’t aware that we’re suffering from depression, and if it happens to rise,it disrupts our normal lives,especially if it’snot promptly addressed. Depression can come with… Continue reading