Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain

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Pain in the lower back is one of the most common problems acupuncturists see in the clinic. It can be severe enough to lay some people out flat on the floor or it can show up as a general achiness that never seems to quit. Either way, lower back pain has the ability to ruin [...]

Alternative Medicine for Asthma

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Asthma is a serious matter. Over 16 million adults and 7 million children in America suffer from asthma, and it is responsible for about 5,000 deaths per year. And if you suffer from asthma, you are no stranger to the shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, and wheezing that comes with this lung condition. Asthma [...]

Nine Subtle Signs and Symptoms of Stress

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The Chinese say that the emotions are the cause of 1,000 diseases. When it comes to stress, this adage is right on the money. For that reason, I ask every patient that comes through my door about how much stress they are experiencing. Some own up to being stressed and others live their lives relatively [...]

Acupuncture for Arthritis Can Ease Your Pain

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Arthritis is considered a chronic inflammation of the joints that affects the lives of an estimated 70 million Americans. Symptoms include pain, swelling, limited range of motion, redness, and warmth around the joints. There are several different kinds of arthritis, but generally, osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage from the wear and tear [...]

The Holistic Approach to Foods in Chinese Medicine

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Sometimes we get too busy to eat, eat for the wrong reasons, or in the wrong way. For example, in the clinic I see busy professional women who only have time for a quick bite on the run, often from the nearest fast food place and eaten in the car or standing up. I see [...]

Five Healthy Living Tips from Chinese Medicine

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We all want to be in the best health possible. For most of us, that includes getting a good night’s sleep, having lots of energy, and living a pain-free life. Unfortunately, we are inundated with confusing and conflicting information on how you can be your healthiest, so it’s hard to know where to start. Almost [...]

Twenty Four Tips for Aging Well

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We all want to live a long time, just as long as we can stay relatively healthy. As we get older, it seems to be human nature to spend more time thinking about improving our diet, how to avoid injuries, new vitamin regimens, and even ways to breeze through our next colonoscopy. Sometimes small changes [...]