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The miracle of self-healing

July 24, 2012

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by Master Stephen Co —  While mainstream medicine has been slow — and often outright reluctant — to accept the principles of energy medicine, some medical researchers have conducted experiments that support its basic tenets. Several fascinating investigations into the regeneration ability of simple, less-evolved life forms strongly support the notion of an energetic template. […]

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Beating fatigue naturally

July 24, 2012

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by Dr. Tara Peyman —  So many of us wake up feeling tired, and struggle to find enough energy to simply get through the day. If you feel the need to drink one or more cups of coffee or energy drinks on a daily basis, you may be deficient in the nutrients essential for energy […]

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Treating infertility with Chinese medicine and acupuncture

July 12, 2012

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by Dr. Jing Liu —  Kim, a 39-year-old woman who is also a medical doctor working at the Mayo Clinic, came to my office two years ago and told me she had been trying to get pregnant for three years. She and her husband were both very healthy, and all her blood tests were normal. […]

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Acupuncture and urinary tract infections

July 11, 2012

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by Dr. Y. Frank Aoi —  Someone asked me recently how well acupuncture works to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). This is an excellent question, since an acupuncture needle cannot kill bacteria directly. So does acupuncture really work for certain diseases? Before learning the answer to this question, you must not think in terms of […]

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Acupuncture for pain

April 12, 2012

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by Annie Porter —  It is not so difficult with our busy lives to ignore aches and pains or to seek ongoing distraction from them. These nagging discomforts could have come on quickly or may have been slow to develop and may be dull, achy, sharp or stabbing. Certain pains might feel better with movement. […]

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Health updates: Hot flashes and chocolate

March 5, 2012

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The following is new information regarding a new study on acupuncture and hot flashes, and healthy limits for chocolate. Acupuncture beats drug to treat hot flashes Acupuncture works as well as Effexor, a drug commonly used to combat hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatment. In fact, the benefits of […]

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Acupuncture and sports

March 5, 2012

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by Kim Blankenship —  It is common knowledge that in order for one to excel in athletic endeavors, it is necessary to achieve and maintain a high level of physical and mental balance, and stamina. Many professional athletes and amateur weekend warriors turn to acupuncture to increase stamina and speed up recovery time from mild […]

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Acupuncture addresses many health problems

March 5, 2012

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by Kim Blankenship —  Many people may be unaware of the broad range of health concerns that can be addressed with acupuncture. Almost everyone has heard how effective it can be for pain relief, but acupuncture also can be utilized to treat problems such as digestive disturbances, respiratory complaints, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, insomnia, headache, […]

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Curious about qigong?

March 1, 2012

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by Jolin Brandes —  The practice of qigong can yield many benefits and assist you in taking back the power to heal yourself. During the winter season, when you are susceptible to colds and flu-like symptoms, qigong is an excellent therapy to help support your lungs. Qigong encourages a positive outlook on life and can […]

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Acupuncture and neck pain

February 28, 2012

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by Don Matesz —  Has life given you a chronic pain in the neck? If so, consider acupuncture for relief. Can you really get relief from neck pain by getting stuck with needles? According to a study published in the prestigious Cochrane Reviews (July 19, 2006), you may indeed be able to. The authors looked […]

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Acupuncture affects the brain for pain

February 28, 2012

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by Kim Blankenship —  It is well known that acupuncture relieves pain. The practice has been utilized for this purpose for thousands of years in Asia and for the last few decades here in the United States. But just exactly how acupuncture works so effectively has been a mystery — until now. A recent study […]

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Heart and emotions

February 28, 2012

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by Dr. Steven Cooner —  In these stressful and emotionally charged times, it is imperative to calm down, relax and enjoy life — doing these things can literally save you. Stress, depression, anger and worry can increase your risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. A direct link exists between negative emotions and heart […]

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Americans look for alternative medicine

February 28, 2012

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by Anna Filipski —  According to a government report, Americans spent $33.9 billion, out-of-pocket, on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 2007. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, massage, yoga, chiropractic and acupuncture that are generally not considered to be part of conventional […]

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