Find Programs in Acupuncture in the United States and Canada. In North America, there are several programs in acupuncture from which to choose. While many acupuncture schools and colleges provide a standard education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine Read the rest of this entry »
Traditional Chinese health beliefs adopt a holistic view emphasizing the importance of environmental factors in increasing risk of disease. According to Quah (1985), these factors influence the balance of body’s harmony, yin and yang. These are two opposite but complementary forces and, together with qi (vital energy), they control the universe and explain the relationship between people and their surroundings. Imbalance in these two forces, or in the qi, results in illness. Read the rest of this entry »
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Note with any herbal remedy, please consult your medical physicians and a trained herbalist as to the appropriateness of using herbs.
Natural Antihistamines
Custom Chinese herbal formulations can be one of the most effective ways to relieve allergies with long lasting results. A trained herbalist will use bulk herbs that are free of preservatives and other impurities to create a formulation which can be decocted into a tea. Read the rest of this entry »
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Find Programs in Acupuncture in the United States and Canada. In North America, there are several programs in acupuncture from which to choose. While many acupuncture schools and colleges provide a standard education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine Read the rest of this entry »
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There are well over 80 kinds of massage therapy available today. Of those that are most widely practiced in the massage industry, the most popular bodywork therapies include modalities like Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, acupressure, reflexology, sports massage and chair massage, among others.
Acupressure massage therapy, for example, is founded on Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theories and is not only used on people, but as a form of canine and equine massage as well. Using meridian therapy as a guide to depressing key points on the body to relieve tension and blockages; and to restore the flow of energy (Chi) to the body, this particular type of massage therapy is believed to restore balance and enhance natural-healing capabilities. Read the rest of this entry »
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