Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine

On Chinese Medicine

Chinese medicine is one of the world's oldest bodies of medical knowledge. Archaeological sites in China indicate that acupuncture and herbal medicine were used as early as 1000 BC. By the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD) the basics of Chinese medical...

Progressive Relaxation, Option I:

Progressive Relaxation, Option I:

Mentally bring your awareness to and then consciously relax each part of you body, progressively, from the feet all the way up to your head. Your breath should be full and relaxed. In a comfortable lying position, close your eyes and take 10 slow...

Sprains

Sprains

Sudden injury or sprains usually respond well to acupuncture. The pain resulting from a sprained shoulder will often continue for some days or weeks after the initial injury. Once a clear diagnosis has been made acupuncture can usually be used to...

Angina

Angina

Angina is a type of 'cramp' in the heart muscles, precipitated by a poor blood supply to the heart, and it usually exhibits itself as chest pain on exercise. Using sophisticated measuring equipment the Chinese have completed a variety of trials to...

Chinese Medicine: How It Works

Chinese Medicine: How It Works

Chinese medicine is a complete medical system that has diagnosed, treated, and prevented illness for over twenty-three centuries. While it can remedy ailments and alter states of mind, Chinese medicine can also enhance recuperative power, immunity...

Herbs for Male Impotence

Herbs for Male Impotence

Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., a fourth generation herbalist, discusses the organic and mental/emotional factors leading to impotence among men. Hobbs outlines both standard medical treatments and an herbal approach that, depending upon the cause, may...

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