Tag Archives: tcm

Moxibustion and Dysmenorrhea

By admin | Published February 17, 2020

A study conducted by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has determined that the use of moxibustion at specific days during a woman’s menstrual cycle can decrease pain associated

Posted in Moxibustion, PMS, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged dysmenorrhea, menstruation, moxibustion, pms, women Comments Off

Acupuncture for Boosting Your Circulation

By admin | Published February 3, 2020

Healthy blood circulation is a vital component of life for human beings. Without proper blood flow, life would cease to exist. Blood isn’t the only thing that’s important, it’s

Posted in Acupuncture, Circulation, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged blood flow, circulation Comments Off

Stay Healthy This Winter with a Balanced Qi

By admin | Published January 6, 2020

Winter’s element is water and is associated with the kidneys, which in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is considered the source of all qi and energy within the body.

Posted in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine | Also tagged acupressure, qi, winter Comments Off

Winter Acupuncture: Governing Vessel 14

By admin | Published December 16, 2019

Governing Vessel 14 is called The Great Hammer. This point is located below C 7 on the spine. C 7, the seventh cervical vertebrae is the one which

Posted in Acupuncture | Also tagged acupuncture, winter Comments Off

Five Self Care Tips for Winter

By admin | Published December 2, 2019

Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that humans should live in harmony with the seasons. According to traditional Chinese medicine there are five seasons: winter, spring, summer, late summer and

Posted in Acupuncture | Also tagged acupuncture, chinese medicine, winter Comments Off