The use of traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) preventive measures and treatments for COVID-19 is gaining attention worldwide. A study team from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland surveyed local TCM practitioners and therapists who treated patients in the first wave of the pandemic in 2020. They found that over 70 percent of the people who…
Swiss TCM Practitioners: TCM Shows Promising Results for Rehabilitation After COVID-19
September 23, 2022
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Chinese Medicine: Eight Causes of Headaches, Their Origins, and Treatment
August 31, 2022
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Headache is a localized pain that occurs in the head, neck, or above the shoulder. Frequent headaches not only affect one’s life, relationships, and work but also have a chance of developing into depression. Dr. Teng Cheng Liang, director of the Cheng Liang Medical Clinic, suggests eight common causes of headaches, explains their sources, symptoms,…
Battlefield Acupuncture
The ancient art of acupuncture and the U.S. military aren’t two things that you think would go together, but they’ve developed a surprising partnership over the past 20-plus years. The United States is presently in the grip of an opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 1999, 841,000 people…
U.S. Military Is Using a Unique Formulation of Acupuncture to Relieve Pain and Avoid Opioids
The ancient art of acupuncture and the U.S. military aren’t two things that you think would go together, but they’ve developed a surprising partnership over the past 20-plus years. The United States is presently in the grip of an opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 1999, 841,000 people…
US Military Is Using a Unique Formulation of Acupuncture to Relieve Pain and Avoid Opioids
The ancient art of acupuncture and the U.S. military aren’t two things that you think would go together, but they’ve developed a surprising partnership over the past 20-plus years. The United States is presently in the grip of an opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 1999, 841,000 people…
7 Top Reasons to Try Acupuncture
April 26, 2022
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Will a time-tested intervention such as acupuncture point your health in the right direction, or is it a useless stab at well-being? A centuries-old practice that takes off from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been widely studied for its potential against chronic pain. In one of the largest studies to date, a meta-analysis involving almost…
The Healing Warmth of Moxibustion
For ancient doctors, the guiding principle was balance. Naturally, a patient who is cold and weak needs warmth and strength. In traditional Chinese medicine, the main remedy for this affliction is called moxibustion or moxa. According to Dr. Tracy Stuardi, a licensed acupuncturist at the Doorway to Wellness clinic in Austin, Texas, moxa gives deep,…
Acupuncture & Ginger Moxibustion Effective for Tinnitus
Researchers conclude that acupuncture combined with ginger moxibustion has a curative effect on patients with intractable tinnitus. Patients with intractable tinnitus are primarily the elderly or middle-aged people who hear ringing in the ears, especially in the evening or in a quiet environment. Medications often do not work well for this condition. Researchers from a hospital…
Cosmetic Acupuncture Trades Knives for Needles
A statistics report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons states that in 2020, there were 15.6 million cosmetic procedures and 6.8 million reconstructive procedures performed in the United States. A report by Fortune Business Insights noted that the global cosmetic surgery market was worth $50.67 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $66.96…
3 Olympic Athletes Who Use Acupuncture
The Beijing Olympic Games begin on February 4, fittingly right after the Chinese New Year. No doubt, we will marvel at the new athletes and new world records. The Olympics always provide me with the opportunity to brag about Chinese Medicine because many of the world’s top athletes turn to acupuncture and other treatments to…
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