In Chinese and Asian culture, food is also considered medicine. All foods have therapeutic qualities, even sugar. They are placed in the same categories that Chinese herbs are, with a “flavor” and a “temperature”. These flavors and temperatures dictate which organs and body functions the food will affect…and voila, food becomes medicine. This practice of…
Winter Health in Four Simple Steps
After a long and dry autumn, winter has come. And it’s arguably the most important time of the year for your health. Now is when the ounce of prevention is going to set you up for a healthy and immune-resilient year ahead. According to the Asian medical perspective, the Winter health is all about…
Acupuncture and Dry Needling, Are They the Same?
Acupuncture and dry needling, are they the same thing, or two different therapies? Well, it depends on who you ask. Ask an acupuncturist, the answer is yes, they are the same thing. Ask a physical therapist or athletic trainer, and the answer is no, it is very different. As an acupuncturist, I do fall in…
Acupuncture Research
Acupuncture Research: Unveiling Its Ubiquitous Presence Acupuncture, a cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine, has transcended cultural boundaries to become a global therapeutic practice. Recent research into acupuncture has revealed its widespread application in managing various health conditions, showcasing its ubiquitous presence in modern healthcare. A Multitude of Benefits Studies have consistently highlighted acupuncture’s effectiveness in…
Dry Needling Research
Dry Needling in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain Comparison of acute effects of superficial and deep dry needling into trigger points of suboccipital and upper trapezius muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache Understanding of the trigger points of myalgia: acupuncture and dry needling exploration and modern acupuncture mechanism. Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture…
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- …
- 11
- Next Page »