Acupuncture for the treatment of asthma has been around for thousands of years, with its roots in the culture of China. Modern Western medicine may provide you with treatments that effectively address the symptoms of asthma; it however, does not have any cure for asthma itself.
The reason for this is that beyond the asthmatic symptoms of breathing problems, sneezing, coughing,, and wheezing, asthma has more to do with your overall health particularly your immune … Continue reading
Our body’s immune system attacks substances that are perceived to be not part of the body. Sometimes allergies occur because of the response of the body to substances that aren’t usually an issue for the body. The resulting symptoms include swallowing difficulty, respiratory problems, wheezing, sneezing, watery eyes and if the allergic reaction is severe enough, body responses that can include the loss of consciousness.
Due to these adverse effects that sometimes may come with … Continue reading
Endometriosis sufferers are those who would do anything just to get some bit of relief from the horrible pain they periodically find themselves in. Western conventional modes of treatment for this condition include surgery (hysterectomy and laparoscopy), hormone therapy, and drugs. These treatments are quite invasive and have adverse side effects on the patient. That is why more and more endometriosis patients are seeking natural alternative solutions for their condition. There are about 3% of … Continue reading
Eczema from the Viewpoint of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, eczema is the result of a person’s Defensive Qi or Wei- Qi being deficient. Wei-Qi is the energy that protects your body from being infiltrated by external pathogens and has a close relationship to your skin. The Five Elements Theory, which is one among the three basic theories that comprise TCM state that the Lung is the system that is … Continue reading
Classified as a mental disorder, depression can be seen as a human condition that is natural. Depression feels like a complex and profound sadness that causes you to pause and ask questions such as “Why did that thing happen to me?” “What is he point in life?” or “Will things ever be different?” Depression is uniquely felt and experienced differently by every person but conventional medicine’s way of treating this condition is often the same; … Continue reading
Occasionally used as an alternative treatment for eye conditions, acupuncture has given many people certain benefits and results with regards to the overall health of their eyes. Acupuncture is helpful in treating dry eye syndrome and other eye condition, certain clinical studies have shown.
What is Acupuncture?
A mode of treatment that involves the sticking of thin needles into specific points of a person’s skin, acupuncture is still somewhat a mystery to many scientists who … Continue reading
A clinically proven treatment for dozens of various health conditions, including sexual health related problems, acupuncture has been utilized as a standalone treatment or in combination with Chinese herbs to resolve sexual and health function conditions for five millennia. A man’s or a woman’s general sexual health can be vastly improved with the mere use of extremely slender needles. The enhancement of sexual performance and sex drive (libido) can also be achieved through this ancient … Continue reading
The tonsils are lymph nodes that are found on each side at the back of the throat. Their job is to prevent harmful pathogens from infecting the body. However, from time to time, the tonsils can be overrun by viral and bacterial microorganisms and when this happens they themselves can become inflamed and infected leading to a number of flu-like symptoms. This condition is known as tonsillitis and is an illness that all too often … Continue reading
Based on those who believe and practice TCM or traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is one very good treatment for acne. This is due to acupuncture’s way of bringing back normality to the functions of the various the organ systems of the body. It also helps cure diseases such as acne, eczema and other skin conditions caused by a certain imbalance in the body.
The underlying principle in acupuncture is the belief of ley lines, yin … Continue reading
Most of the time when a person is hypersensitive to certain health conditions or objects, the end result is an allergic reaction to a health condition or object. It is believed that no two persons will experience similar symptoms for the same kind of allergy.
Some of the symptoms that usually manifest during an allergic reaction include:
-Breathing difficulties
-Rashes
-Skin irritation
-Watery eyes
If you are suffering from an allergic reaction the best thing … Continue reading