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Tag Archives: moxibustion
Moxibustion & Dysmenorrhea
A study conducted by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has determined that the use of Moxibustion at specific days during a woman’s menstrual cycle can decrease pain associated with Menstruation. Dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation is a big problem for many women. This study used Moxibustion, another modality of TCM, to treat the pain associated with menstruation. The study
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Also tagged dysmenorrhea, menstruation, pms, tcm, women
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Acupuncture: Not Just Needles
Most people have heard of the field of Acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.
First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. The practitioner asks many questions to build a history; this includes
All About Moxibustion
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and illness. One of the tools found in the toolbox of the TCM practitioner is known as MOXIBUSTION.
Moxibustion is a technique that involves the burning of Mugwort, known as moxa, which is an Herb that facilitates healing. The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate
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Also tagged qi
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Acupuncture Relieves Knee Arthritis
Knee Arthritis is a painful condition in which the joints in the knee become inflamed. Depending on the severity of the condition, it may limit an individual’s normal range of motion, forcing him or her to keep body weight off the affected knee. While there’s no known cure for Arthritis of the knee, a recent study found that Acupuncture +
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More than Needles: 6 TCM Therapies You May Never Have Heard of
Most people know that one way to feel better is with Acupuncture . You go to your acupuncturist feeling bad. I put in a few needles. You leave feeling lighter, serene, energized, & pain-free.
Using Acupuncture needles to heal is part of a broader medical system called Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). By observing body systems and the links between symptoms,
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Also tagged cupping, gua sha, herbs, traditional chinese medicine, tuina
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