Acupuncture Changes Brain’s Perception And Processing Of Pain
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have captured pictures of the brain while patients experienced a pain stimulus with and without acupuncture to determine acupuncture’s...
View ArticleFrankincense
While both B. sacra and B. serrata have been used medicinally, B. serrata is the species currently most used in herbal medicine and upon which all the modern clinical research has been done. Its main...
View ArticleCoix: Food and Medicine
Coix gained a reputation for beautifying the skin, so women in Southeast Asia have been encouraged to eat coix as a cereal grain, making it a regular practice to improve complexion. A highly...
View ArticleEucommia: A Unique Rubber Tree
Eucommia was mentioned in the Shennong Bencao Jing (3): Eucommia is acrid and balanced. It mainly treats pain in the lower back and knees, supplements the center, boosts the essence qi, fortifies the...
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Relieve Back Pain with Cupping
Maybe you’ve seen the cupping marks that Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston have been flaunting for the cameras. This is how they got them. Cupping is one of the modalities that acupuncturists use...
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Acupuncture Points on Your Feet for Headaches and Migraines
Some acupuncturists use points on the head to treat headaches and migraines. Did you know that it’s very effective to just use a point or 2 on the foot, also? The channels that start in the head, end...
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TCM Approach to Joint Health
Bone and joint issues, according to TCM, states that blood stasis and the stagnancy of Qi is at the core of most issues. Bone health is connected to the kidneys which store Qi. When Qi is strong, it...
View ArticlePain Relief with Corydalis
Looking for a natural and non-addictive herbal formula to relieve pain? Corydalis is a traditional Chinese medicine used for pain relief.
View ArticlePain Management with Traditional Chinese Medicine
As we age aches and discomfort can soon become chronic pain, and finding relief can be a challenge. Traditional Chinese medicine approaches pain as an imbalance between qi (energy) and the blood. This...
View ArticleThe Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture
I have been practicing both dry needling and acupuncture for many years, and a common question I get asked is, “What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?” Dry needling and...
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