If you are a peri- or menopausal woman, you may be dreading the summer months. 75% of American women are reported to suffer from hot flashes. Bad enough on their own, combine them with the heat of summer and hot flashes can become unbearable. Acupuncture treatments are a good way to reduce the severity of…
Read more →Although strictly not an organ, the Pericardium has an important role to play in Chinese Medicine. The pericardium meridian supports the heart meridian in controlling blood circulation. Massaging it can help with low blood pressure problems, heart palpitations, fatigue, memory problems, shortness of breath, chest pain, and tingling in the fingers. On an emotional level,…
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Read more →If you have overindulged in food and drink this holiday season, try the following simple acupressure techniques to help relieve symptoms.For the relief of hangover headaches and bloodshot eyes......Hegu LI 4 - Spread thumb and index finger and press into the muscle of the web. You should feel a soreness as you press towards the…
Read more →During the holiday season as our thoughts turn to pleasing and caring for others, it is easy to forget to pamper ourselves. In wintertime, the kidneys are the most vulnerable organs in the body, according to The Five Element Theory in TCM. If you can't find time to fit in an acupuncture treatment in the…
Read more →Here's a simple self-massage to do to prevent or ease symptoms of a cold.Do the following techniques once a day for prevention and do more repetitions of each or all exercises to treat a cold.1 Rub the nose with the right thenar (ball of the thumb) for the right side of the nose from the…
Read more →According to TCM, there are five main causes of insomnia:1. Mental stress decreasing vital qi and blood, causing heart-spleen deficiency2. Palpitations, stress accompanied by uneasiness, leading to imbalance of heart-kidneys3. Depression, liver qi imbalance, irritability, fear and nervousness leading to heart-gallbladder deficiency4. Poor diet causing indigestion and spleen imbalance5. Dampness and phlegm with chest congestionOne…
Read more →The locust pose (salabhasana) is a well known pose in hatha yoga and has many health benefits. To enhance your practice of it, pay attention to the following guidelines.The locust pose decreases the kapha dosha. It can decrease or increase vata and pitta doshas. To reduce vata, hold the pose for a short time only,…
Read more →All exercise classes end with a cool-down session of some kind. Next time you are working out, why not finish with a little acupressure and self-massage? Both of these techniques, though they may not be so relaxing as when performed by someone else, can be an efficient way to reduce tension and stress, increase qi…
Read more →With the holiday season fast approaching, it is easy to forget the principle in TCM of never doing anything to an excess. Moderation and balance are always the key. An imbalance of qi will weaken the immune system and put extra undue stress on the meridians. To restore balance and give a boost of energy,…
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