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One of acupuncture’s most spectacular by-products is its anesthetic effect. It’s very effective in managing pain and it does so without any side effects that come with normal painkillers like addiction. In fact, it is widely used as anesthesia in China and the West too.
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The end of winter and early spring are prime times for the cold and flu. If you work in an office or frequently use public transit, it can seem nearly impossible to avoid some sort of illness.
Thankfully, there are many things you can do to drastically reduce your risk ...
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Originally developed over thousands of years ago, the Chinese treatment of cupping therapy has found its way into modern-day medicine. It’s an ancient practice in which small glass or plastic cups are placed on the skin. Suction is then generated using one of two methods: A small fire is ...
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Four out of every ten Americans use alternative medicine according to University of Maryland School of Medicine.
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What is gua sha?
Acupuncture, yoga and cupping are increasingly seen in the media and gaining popularity as a holistic treatment method for pain reduction. I want to introduce you to gua sha. Gua sha is a traditional Chinese treatment — whose name roughly translates to “scraping bruises” — and involves using a smooth spoon-like instrument ...
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Many people have heard about the benefits of meditation but have had a hard time learning how to meditate on their own. With Hemi-Sync® technology you’ll experience profound relaxation reaching deep meditative states which can help you reach expanded states of awareness and acquire new tools ...
What is Zusanli?
Zusanli is an acupoint running along the stomach meridian. If there is an interruption in this meridian it can cause an imbalance that results in discomfort, pain, and illness and induce abdominal distention, vomiting, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, and acute appendicitis.
Most acupuncture therapy involves stimulating numerous ...
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For those who love warm weather, long days, and getting out into nature, winter can be a tough time of year. While the beginning of spring is just around the corner, the last few days of the cold season can feel ...
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Between long meetings, tight deadlines, and unnecessary office drama, workplace stress can quickly become overwhelming. As a result, our mental clarity declines and our productivity goes down. Many of us then carry this stress back home, where we take it out on ...
For couples trying to get pregnant, the process can be one of the most excitingly joy-filled or exhaustingly frustrating times of their lives.
Treatments like in vitro fertilization and hormone shots have varying reliability and sometimes come with a steep financial burden. These factors often ...
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