Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that disrupts normal function of the epithelial cells in the body. Epithelial cells line the passageways of many of our vital organs, including the lungs, liver, kidneys, reproductive system and the skin. Those who have cystic fibrosis have a defective gene that impairs epithelial […]
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Autoimmune diseases are a collective group of disorders that plague nearly 50 million people in the United States today. When a person suffers from an autoimmune disease it means their own immune system is attacking the body and altering or destroying the tissues. Autoimmune diseases include things like rheumatoid arthritis, […]
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Five Reasons to Get Acupuncture for Low Back Pain Statistics show eight out of 10 people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and […]
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Self Acupressure for Low Back Pain Statistics show that almost eight out of 10 people experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional […]
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Statistics show that almost 8 out of 10 people experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. However, once the […]
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5 pm-7 pm: The Kidney Time Turning off all screens (TV, computer, tablets and smart phones), you please enjoy a light but high-quality supper and exchange stories with your family. In principle, you should finish eating at least 2 hours before bedtime. Consume all your herbal tonics and vitamins right […]
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As young women, we are constantly reminded by our mothers, our doctors and even ads posted on the stall doors in public washrooms to check our breasts for lumps, to be suspicious of moles on our bodies and to track our menstrual cycles for irregularities. While each of these “checks” […]
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Yes, there is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clock. I always wanted to share this idea with you. Our life is made of time and it is short, how short? only 36500 days in a one-hundred-year life. Our body and mind are made to last for 120 years, while the […]
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How do I find a qualified acupuncturist and/or TCM practitioner? A caring and skilled practitioner must have good reputation. The recommendations from your friends, family and doctors are generally very reliable. Give the practitioner a call and check him/her out. People come to us mostly through the word of […]
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What is TCM Herbology? Here in North America, many people know acupuncture and use the term as a synonym for Chinese medicine. Another less known but very important technical branch of TCM is herbology or herbalism. There are now over 10,000 documented herbal ingredients. About 300 of them are used […]
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