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GUA SHA: A TRADITIONAL HEALING TECHNIQUE
The past few years has seen a steady rise in popularity of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). You’ve probably know Chinese reflexology and acupuncture, but one healing practice you may never have heard of is called “gua sha.” Sometimes called “coining” or “spooning” by Westerners, the process involves scraping the surface of the skin in order…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT
What is pain? A lot of people are more afraid of pain than of death. This is because you can definitely feel the latter. Pain is not really a product of your imagination. It’s a sensation that is being triggered by your nervous system. Pain can range from dull to very sharp, from mild to…
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HOW TO INCORPORATE ACUPUNCTURE INTO YOUR SELF-CARE ROUTINE
For many people the pain of fibromyalgia can be unbearable. To make matters even more complicated, there is not one treatment plan that fits all cases. Instead, there are numerous treatments available, and it can be a tedious process to determine what will work best to ease your pain. Treatment options that you can try…
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HOW TO INCORPORATE ACUPUNCTURE INTO YOUR BREATHING EXERCISES FOR ANXIETY RELIEF
For many people the pain of fibromyalgia can be unbearable. To make matters even more complicated, there is not one treatment plan that fits all cases. Instead, there are numerous treatments available, and it can be a tedious process to determine what will work best to ease your pain. Treatment options that you can try…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR SENIOR HEALTH
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, offers a wide range of benefits for senior health. As individuals age, they often experience various physical and mental health challenges. Acupuncture provides a holistic approach to senior care, addressing both the symptoms and underlying imbalances that can occur with age. Here are some extensive benefits of acupuncture for…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Acupuncture is an old Chinese tradition this goes under the alternative medicine category. This method of relieving pain, stress, illnesses and diseases has been used on people for thousands of years. It has also been used to promote good health, blood flow and apply relaxation in the body. Acupuncture has been used to treat stress…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR THE SKIN
Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, has been used for centuries to treat various health conditions and promote overall well-being. While its primary focus is on improving the body’s energy flow, or Qi, acupuncture has shown promising benefits for the skin as well. This note explores the benefits of acupuncture for the skin and how…
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THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR EMOTIONAL HEALING
As an ex-medical student the basis of acupuncture are understandable as alternative medicines are beneficial when the right ones are administered. When a slipped disc saw me in pain and nothing was relieving it a visit to a chiropractor/naturopath whom was known to me proved to be the answer. It was my first experience with…
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HOW TO USE ACUPUNCTURE FOR FROZEN SHOULDER PAIN RELIEF
Acupuncture has been widely recognized for its role in pain management and is often utilized as a complementary therapy alongside conventional treatments. Here are key points regarding the role of acupuncture in pain management: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: Acupuncture is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which views pain as an…
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HOW TO INCORPORATE ACUPUNCTURE INTO YOUR SLEEP HYGIENE ROUTINE
People who suffer from anxiety conditions can often find it very difficult to deal with and there is little that conventional medicine can do to help. Often the answer is to turn to alternative therapies for help. This article will consider the ways in which acupuncture can help with anxiety conditions. What is Anxiety? Anxiety…
