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07/05/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Relieve stress with these easy-to-do acupressure techniques

Everybody goes through stress at some point in their lives. With so many things beyond our control, there are some days when a stressful, frustrating situation simply cannot be avoided. Unexpected traffic jams, sudden avalanches of work, surprisingly terrible weather, little things like these may seem insignificant after they are dealt with, but they all […]

04/20/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Acupuncture helps alleviate menopausal symptoms

Most older women will tell you menopause is a difficult stage in life. They experience hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, and a loss of libido, among others. These bothersome symptoms make it harder for them to enjoy life after retirement. Other women take medicine to get going. But recent research shows they don’t have […]

03/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to help normalize uric acid levels, reduce risk of gout and kidney damage

Acupuncture helps normalize uric acid levels, reducing the risk of gout and kidney damage, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Carried out by a team of researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the study investigated the effects of acupuncture therapy at specific areas on serum uric acid and […]

03/15/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Acupuncture found to relieve depression symptoms at the molecular and behavioral levels

As a fundamental element of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been used to remedy a wide array of ailments for thousands of years. Only recently has it been utilized as a treatment for depression. Its efficacy against this mood disorder has been called into question by a multitude of mental health professionals. This, in turn, […]

03/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to calm heart rate, increase stamina in athletes engaging in high-intensity training

Acupuncture can normalize heart rate as well as increase the stamina of athletes undergoing high-intensity training, a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine has found. Prolonged and high-intensity training sessions typically cause athletes to accumulate fatigue and show a decline in performance which increases the risk of sports injuries. Fortunately, recovery and […]

12/28/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Acupuncture found to be effective at relieving side effects of traditional treatments in breast cancer patients, according to study

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for years – centuries even – because of its natural approach to human health. An area of TCM that’s getting renown even from Western medicine is acupuncture and based on the findings of a study made by researchers at the NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center, it could work well […]

12/03/2017 / By Ralph Flores

How the heart and kidneys work together for mental health, according to Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has greatly increased its renown outside of China these past few years. Considered as the oldest, most continuously practiced, professional, literate medicine in the world, it’s no surprise that universities and hospitals have already warmed up to practicing TCM together with Western Medicine as legitimate disciplines. The practice is believed to […]

12/03/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to be an effective tool for weight control in adults

If you’ve run out of ways on how to lose weight, there is another alternative — that is, if you are brave enough to face needles. Acupuncture, a traditional form of Chinese medicine, has been found to play a role in weight loss for adults. A team of researchers at the School of Chinese Medicine […]

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