By Diane Joswick, L.Ac. Each year, people across the globe vow to finally quit smoking for good only to watch their resolution go up in smoke. If you have tried to quit smoking, you know how difficult it can be. It is hard because nicotine is a powerful addiction. For some people, it can be …
By Angela Johnson, MPH PCOM – Chicago Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one cause of death among women and men in the United States?1-2 Estimates suggest that every 29 seconds someone in the United States suffers from a coronary event, and every 60 seconds someone loses their life as a result. According to …
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Acupuncture, a Chinese medical practice, has been used for thousands of years to treat many conditions in women during and after pregnancy. Many more women are discovering acupuncture during their pregnancies in search of safe, drug-free treatments for their conditions. Years of practice have shown that acupuncture treatments throughout pregnancy enhance the health of the …
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Now that the holidays are over and the long nights of eating and merry-making are behind us, we can start worrying about all the weight we probably gained. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 97.1 million adults are overweight, and 39.8 million of those people also meet the criteria for obesity. America seems …
Sexual health is a topic we often find difficult to define and master. Many obstacles – physical, psychological and emotional – can become barriers to fulfilling and health-enhancing sex lives. Chinese medicine, with its focus on whole body wellness, supports sexual vitality in an active, complete way. In the age of quick-fix healthcare, it is …
An estimated 1 in 5 adults suffer from a mental health disorder in a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common of all mental illnesses. Both are severe, chronic, and can significantly impair the individuals affected by them. Anxiety disorders can produce feelings that …
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By Marc Sklar, LAc Who better to reap the benefits of preventative medicine then those most pure; children? Children seem to gain large benefits from preventative medicine and when it comes to their reaction to Oriental Medicine it’s no different. Oriental Medicine has been treating children for centuries, and as it turns out Pediatrics is …
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Physical and emotional stress is a fact of modern life. Natural disasters, war, and general unrest are painting an uncertain picture of the future, which can leave many people with undue stress. Although the American Psychological Association reports that 63 percent of Americans say they are taking action to reduce their stress levels, 43 percent …
Did you ever think that heroin addiction could be treated with acupuncture? Few of us have. Acupuncture has been used for 3,000 years for everything from allergies to chronic pain, but since 1973 there has been an increase in using acupuncture as a treatment for addictions. Understanding Acupuncture and Addictions Acupuncture works on the concept …
Next to water, Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Since ancient times it has been considered a precious commodity and major influence on trade routes and expeditions. Among all the teas available, Black Tea has ling been the most popular because of its distince aroma and long lasting flavor. In recent …