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Traditional Chinese Medicine
The 12 Meridians of the Body Explained
The meridian system is a phrase that comes up often during acupuncture treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that energy (also referred to as qi) flows throughout the body much like blood does. When this flow of energy becomes disrupted, symptoms and disease can occur. Acupuncture and other forms of Eastern medicine work to restore the flow of energy throughout the body using the meridian system. continue reading
World Health Organization Initiative to Endorse Use of Traditional Medicine
This video was a recent video presented at the World Health Organization’s G20 Summit in India. This is a foreshadowing of how the world is moving toward more acceptance of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other indigenous medical disciplines. The new ICD-11 diagnositic code book which is used universally by all third party payers in health care now has adopted the language of TCM and assigned specific codes to them. The United States is still using the ICD-10 code book at this time, but it is great to hear that the rest of the world has assigned value to what Acupuncturists do. I hope you enjoy this lovely video.
Winning Combination: Cupping & Acupuncture
While you might be familiar with acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping might be a new concept. It’s become more popular in recent years as celebrities and professional athletes have touted its benefits and proudly showcased the sometimes giant red welts on their bodies. But what is cupping and how does it work with a traditional acupuncture treatment? continue reading
What is Electroacupuncture?
While you might be familiar with what acupuncture is, have you ever heard of electroacupuncture? Just like traditional acupuncture, electroacupuncture uses needles on various acupuncture points. The difference comes in that with electroacupuncture, a small electrode is attached to the needles which allows a small amount of electricity to pass through, giving a slight vibration or low hum during treatment.
Three Reasons to Add Deep Breathing to Your Daily Routine
You might think breathing is second nature, right? You’re doing it right now as you are reading this. But did you know that there are different kinds of breathing and that what is called deep breathing can have important health benefits? Read on to learn just three of the most important reasons you should add deep breathing to your daily routine. continue reading