Acupuncture is often a generalized reference to Chinese medicine as a whole. Within Chinese medicine exists a number of modalities, such as cupping, moxa, and herbology, as well as a unique conceptual framework for understanding the origins and treatment of disease. The following case involving Yolanda focuses on Chinese medical diagnostics and herbal therapy as…
Acupuncture and herbs can be a quick and effective means by which to kick colds and flu when usual remedies prove ineffective. Cold and flu is a common occurrence. It is usually no big deal, but the longer it lingers the more serious it becomes. This is because it weakens the body and the…
Cold hands and feet is a very common symptom seen among patients. No one ever comes in looking to have their cold hands and feet treated. However, this is a presentation upon which Chinese places a fair measure of emphasis. This is because it points to a circulatory problem that has deeper implications for how…
The other day I was in the car listeing to some health program held by an MD working in the area. After more than 20 years treating kidney-failure patients with dialysis, she decided to take up the banner of prevention. The first thing she mentioned in this regard was diabetes. This reminded me a call…
The body is an organic universe of mutually interacting systems. In the following discussion, we’re going to look at back pain through the lens of liver imbalance. First, we’ll take a look at some sites on the back that when sore indicate some type of liver imbalance. Next we’ll talk about the nature of liver…
Computer related injuries and discomfort are not entirely different from the type of problem confronting top atheletes like Michael Phelps. What we’re talking about is the stress arising from repetitive movement. Below, I’ll discuss a bit about what repetitive stress does to the structure and then discuss how cupping helps. Before going into any…
“It’s Just My Stiff Shoulders” is not an uncommonly shared statement by people seeking ancient Chinese secrets to a magical solution to a condition that has a cause-and-effect which first must be diagnosed. Muscle tension and other physical complaints require evaluatation to weed out serious conditions, as well as to determine the degree to which…
Kenley’s heart needs help. Haw could be the answer.
The shots of the famous swimmer during the Olympics a few years ago gave cupping a heretofore unknown profile. As such, cupping is relatively know for its benefits in treating pain and in treating muscle-related physical problems. However, cupping also has some internal applications, not the least being for acne. I thought I’d relate five…
I thought I’d discuss a recent case involving scoliosis, because it relates to one of the uncommon benefits of cupping: extracting cold. Cupping is generally known to be good for stagnation. Below, I’ll discuss a bit about Chinese medicine disease types treated with cupping, then discuss the forgotten pathology of cold before explaining through some…
