New Discovery on How Acupuncture Works One of the theories scientists have held for many years as to why acupuncture works to alleviate chronic pain and other ailments is called the Vascular-Interstitial Theory. This theory describes the idea that acupuncture works by affecting the electrical system of the body, the […]
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Self Care Tips for Fall Fall is a favorite season for many people. The weather starts getting a little cooler, things are beginning to slow down and preparations for the holidays are in full swing. For many others, fall is not so festive. Many people get sick during the fall […]
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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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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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Why is traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) gaining so much popularity all over the globe? An ever increasing number of jurisdictions recognizes TCM or/and acupuncture as a legitimate health profession. TCM is obviously very different from conventional Western medicine. This system of healing also stands out from many other forms of […]
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