Acupuncture works on the principle that the regulation of vital energy or qi (and blood) flows throughout the body what the Chinese call qi or vital energy. This is particularly true in the case of sinusitis.
PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is a fertility issue that plagues millions of women around the world. It is characterized by high cholesterol, type-2 diabetes, obesity, acne, elevated levels of androgen hormones, and lack of or irregular menstruation.
Acupuncture has been proven through various medical studies to significantly treat depression that usually accompanies postpartum births. Acupuncture is able to normalize enzymes and hormones, release endorphins, relax the body, calm the mind, restore balance to the chemistry of the brain and enhance circulation.
The skin is the largest organ of the body and it is much, much larger than your lungs, liver or heart. Traditional Chinese medicine knows that the way to healthy skin in the winter, or any time of the year begins internally rather than externally.
The approach of acupuncture therapy for the resolution of pain is pretty straightforward. If a meridian becomes blocked and Qi flow stagnates, the treatment focuses in the clearing of the blockage and the restoration of the normal flow of Qi.
Researchers have shown that mild electrical stimulation on the acupoint Neiguan (PC6) located in the wrist can help lessen the relaxations on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that are the causes of a gastrointestinal condition known as acid reflux.
Arthritis, joint pain, and especially chronic lower back pain are three of the biggest reasons why patients seek out acupuncture treatments. For a lot of individuals, Chinese or Oriental Medicine and acupuncture has been an integral component of their treatment plan for pain.
Also known as gastroesophageal reflux, gastric reflux, and heartburn acid reflux is a condition whereby the patient experiences a painful, burning, painful sensation that develops when gastric acid flows back from the abdomen into the esophagus and throat. Normally, the pain is felt in the esophagus behind the breastbone, and radiates to the jaw, neck, and throat.
For millions of people in Western societies, anxiety has become a regular part of their lives. The feeling of being overwhelmed and having no control of your life can result in apprehension about the future, uneasiness, obsessive thoughts, sweating, and palpitations.
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) these handicaps are the result of the body organs' inability to perform their functions. This work will deal about the function of the kidney and how its dysfunctions can lead to autism.
TCM has also some good news for older women wanting to get pregnant. For them, this treatment can be used to help them attain optimal health and rid themselves of any underlying problem, like endometriosis. TCM, by itself is a holistic style of healing that can be an effective cure for practically any illnesses, including male and female infertility.
Tongue diagnosis is a tool used in acupuncture in which acupuncturists thoroughly observe the tongue to look for presence of pathogens and determine the condition of the patient.