Tag: acupuncture

Ancient Chinese Healing Techniques Effectively Relieve Back Pain

Chronic back pain is a common ailment, often caused by misuse or overuse of the body in daily activities. It can be an aggravating and even disabling condition, however, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) holds a key to providing relief. Consider the following story: A man, aged 63, who is a driver for a living, drives…


Study: Acupuncture Alleviates Lower Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women

Acupuncture, one branch of therapeutic practice unique in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of effectively treating pain. A new global research report shows that acupuncture can significantly relieve both the low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women. The latest research from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (GZUCM) and the Yunnan University of…


Study: Acupuncture Alleviates Low Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women

Acupuncture, one branch of therapeutic practice unique in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has a long history of effectively treating pain. A new global research report shows that acupuncture can significantly relieve both the low back and pelvic pain in pregnant women. The latest research from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (GZUCM) and the Yunnan University of…


Study: Acupuncture Helps Relieve Insomnia Safely and Effectively

Insomnia is a common ailment and can be a sequela of COVID-19. Many medications for treating insomnia have side effects with potential to cause drug dependence. According to an article published in Mayo Clinic, prescription sleeping pills may include side effects such as: dizziness or lightheadedness, headache, changes in thinking and behavior, diarrhea or nausea,…


Russian Researcher Reveals Human Energy Fields—Auras—Related to Love, Positive, Negative Emotion, Health

Russian researcher Dr. Konstantin Korotkov has brought an old method of photographing “auras” into the 21st century. Although its roots trace back to the 17th century, Kirlian photography really took off in the 1940s. This method, developed by Russian inventor Semyon Kirlian, involves placing an object on a metal plate covered with photographic film. The…


Regrow Your Kidneys and Strengthen Their Function With Herbs

Kidney atrophy is when the kidney shrinks in size, often due to a chronic illness. Left unchecked, this may eventually lead to the irreversible loss of kidney function—but kidney atrophy itself is not completely irreversible. In fact, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment has been found to be helpful in regrowing and strengthening the kidneys. Dr….


A Complete Guide on How to Use Wormwood as an Immune Boost in Flu-Fighting Season

Not only is Christmas coming soon, but so is the sneezing season. There is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the coming flu season. Everyone becomes a flu fighter and wonders how to boost their immune system without a flu shot. Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion have been practiced since ancient times. Being 100 percent…


How to Fix a Disc Herniation Without Surgery

Intervertebral disc herniation, commonly known as a slipped disc, is a typical modern-day problem. Asia Medical Specialists Clinic in Hong Kong describes a slipped disc as a colloquial term for the cushioning tissue (intervertebral disc) between two vertebrae tearing and allowing the inner gel to seep out, which can irritate nearby nerves. The condition is…


A Little-Known Way to Healthily Lose Weight: TCM Lowers Lipids, Controls Blood Sugar

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people stayed at home, and therefore there were more opportunities to spend time eating delicious food. In addition, most gyms and outdoor sports venues were closed due to the pandemic, and therefore many people gained a lot of weight. Yu Jiashan licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Southern California,…


Study: Auricular Acupuncture Shows Promise for Women’s Health Issues

Acupressure and acupuncture are unique therapeutic methods used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Studies have confirmed that Chinese auricular acupuncture, a subset focusing on specific points on the ears, has significant efficacy in the prevention and treatment of common gynecological diseases. A Chinese research team from Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine published an article…