There is an interesting treatment technique in Traditional Chinese Medicine known as cupping. It’s not used a lot in the West and not well known here in the States. A few years ago Gwyneth Paltrow showed up in public sporting the distinctive circular marks the technique leaves on the skin, but I haven’t seen much reference to it lately.
Occasionally I get reminded that a lot of people who could benefit greatly from acupuncture are too fearful of needles to even give it a try. Since I spend my day sticking needles in people who mostly love it, I forget what a huge issue this is for so many. So I want to talk a bit about needling sensation, and why you’re probably going to like it - or at least discover that it is no big deal.
I am frequently asked if acupuncture can help with smoking cessation. The answer is a qualified “Yes.”
I have found that acupuncture can be very helpful with the cravings experienced when trying to quit. The calming effect and increased lung function can be immediate. Chinese herbal medicine formulas can also help with the anxiousness and irritability [...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine includes what may be the world’s most sophisticated system of herbal medicine. Preceded by a brief introduction to Chinese herbology, this case study reviews the effective treatment of the intestinal parasite Blastocystis hominis using Chinese herbs.
The medical use of honey is making a comeback for treating wounds and burns. It can speed healing, even of wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. It also makes dressings easier to change. A product from Australia, Medihoney, has shown especially good results in clinical trials.
A lot of people are interested in herbal medicine but have been scared off by reports of contamination and other quality problems with Chinese herbs. Others spend their money on American-made dietary supplements based on the advertising hype, without knowing if they are getting what they are paying for. Generally speaking, American supplements come under [...]
Every home should have a few useful remedies on hand for the early stages of common illnesses. Chinese medicine offers some great ready-made formulas (“patent medicines”) but you won’t find information about how to use them on the product labels. Figuring out what’s safe and appropriate even for mild illnesses can be very difficult. Here’s [...]
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