Friday, December 21st, 2007
More and more people in the Western world are turning to ancient techniques of Chinese medicine after conventional medical treatments fail them. However, several of these alternative treatments are still unfamiliar to Westerners. While practices like acupuncture and acupressure have become familiar to most Americans, one less-talked-about Chinese medicine therapy ...
Posted in Cupping, Diseases & Conditions, Pain, Therapy | No Comments »
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
I am a 49 year old licensed acupuncturist and had a light infarction on Aug.7, 03. Burning in diaphragm and in back, nausea, vomit, and cold sweat, sent me to ER. Had catheterization and angioplasty involving 3 stents for a 100% blockage half way down in right coronary artery.
Posted in Diseases & Conditions, Heart | No Comments »
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
Ear Acupuncture and Drug Addiction Treatment
By Brian Benjamin Carter, MS, LAc
I know a lot of people, including myself, have suffered either our own or someone else's addiction. Most of you know what I'm talking about. I'm not talking about craving a few brownies... I'm talking about the biggies like gambling, ...
Posted in Acupuncture, Addiction, Diseases & Conditions, Therapy | No Comments »
Friday, December 7th, 2007
I am a 49 year old licensed acupuncturist and had a light infarction on Aug.7, 03. Burning in diaphragm and in back, nausea, vomit, and cold sweat, sent me to ER. Had catheterization and angioplasty involving 3 stents for a 100% blockage half way down in right coronary artery. No ...
Posted in Chinese Herbs, Diseases & Conditions, Heart, Introduction | No Comments »
Friday, December 7th, 2007
Are My Herbs and Drugs Dangerous Together?
Drug Herb Interactions
by Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc
Negative drug-herb interactions (side effects as the result of taking drugs and herbs at the same time) have been over-hyped because of fear, lack of knowledge and sheer speculation. Although there are some negative interactions, research has ...
Posted in Chinese Herbs, Specific Herbs | No Comments »
