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Acid reflux or heartburn as it is more commonly called can be quite uncomfortable as it causes a burning stinging pain in the chest after ingestion of food. This happens because of the improper functioning of the LES or the lower esophageal sphincter. Some of the stomach acid that is […]

Numerous people suffering from acne are looking for solutions everyday. This has made many people opt for various treatment methods some of which include restricting themselves to a certain diet. Most acne sufferers have been at told that the food they eat might have caused their acne infection. As a […]

Worrisome skin problems can range from symptoms as excruciating as acne, pimples, psoriasis and eczema to simply having a sallow dull skin complexion. In Chinese Medicine there are some basic principles that we follow to heal skin problems such as acne, pimples, eczema and psoriasis. No matter what type of […]

Acupuncture is now widely used to help with Infertility. Chinese Medicine also uses nutrition along with acupuncture to increase fertility. Here are a few tips to increase fertility: Warm cooked foods are strongly recommended, especially root vegetables. Chicken soup with ginger is often recommended in China for women trying to […]

While the worlds of sports and fitness are intertwined, it was not until the 1970s that popular culture was ready to accept fitness as eagerly as it had accepted sports. Fitness had not yet taken on its importance for improving health, and popular opinion likened fitness to work and manual […]

The Chinese developed the five element theory over 3000 years ago. The theories of Yin/Yang and the five elements are two of the most important principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The theories evolved as the ancient Chinese observed the ever changing dynamics of their natural surroundings. They observed similar dynamics […]

There are many alternative health care options including hypnotherapy, homeopathy, acupuncture and reflexology to name but a few. During a hypnotherapy session the subject is put into a trance-like state by several different methods. The hypnotist then makes various suggestions in order to change the subject’s sensations, thoughts or behavior. […]

What Are the Acupuncture Points? The English translation of ‘acupuncture points’ is not very accurate. Acupuncture is one of the many healing methods used in traditional Chinese Medicine. It inserts fine needles into the sensitive points on the body to stimulate Jingluos (meridians) to cure diseases. These sensitive points are […]

Hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases that if not diagnosed and treated properly on time, can lead to fatal conditions like heart disease and stroke. The normal blood pressure in a healthy adult measured by a sphygmomanometer is approximately 120-100/85-60, with the higher […]

What has happened to woman’s health and fitness? Today women live very hectic busy lives working, shopping, keeping the household running and let’s not forget the most important job of all being a housewife and mom. Most women have no time to think about health and fitness. And if they […]