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TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE  

Should acupuncture be used as a form of complementary medicine or as a form of alternative medicine? Although often used interchangeably, these terms refer to very different medical philosophies.

A look at how today's alternative therapies were once the mainstream therapies, then so called "modern medicine" stepped in and pushed the old ways into the dark

Alternative medicine can be beneficial on many different levels. This article will show you the different terms, and alternative healing systems.

The endocrine glands differ from the body's other glands and discharge their hormones directly into the bloodstream. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses acupuncture and acupressure, among others, to treat the endocrine system.

Holistic veterinary medicine is gaining favor among many pet owners, who want an alternative approach to caring for their pet. This method uses a wide array of treatments, and focuses on both physical and emotional health.

There was a time when fibromyalgia wasn't even considered a real medical condition. But new research and mounting anecdotal evidence is forcing medicine to take a second look at how it treats fibromyalgia.

This article gives the reader a brief introduction to acupuncture, including describing some of the benefits of this ancient Chinese medicine.

Natural health therapies include naturopathy, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Ayur-Veda, chiropractic care, nutrition, and a range of other modalities. Many of these practices have been used successfully for thousands of years.

Eastern medicine is beginning to play a more important role in our western lives. How does this affect you, and could it prove beneficial?

Think of alfalfa as just an expensive hay for cattle? Alfalfa also enjoys a long, rich history of use in herbal medicine.

Ulcerative Colitis & Chinese Medicine

A look at pomegranate and its many uses in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and other folk medicines.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Diabetes is brought about by a Yin deficiency. This is caused by dryness, heat and dampness that are reflected in high blood glucose levels.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be very effective in treating back pain, provided your doctor or acupuncturist is knowledgeable and experienced.

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According to a new study, published in the medical journal Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, painful menstrual cramps can be eased by using Chinese herbal remedies.

When Sharon Moore was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), her doctors informed her that she had a terminal illness of the autoimmune system, and she was offered drugs to cover the pain of the symptoms.

Unlike antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, most of the herbal alternative medicine you use will have little side effects. In fact, this is why so many people switch to more natural forms of healing.

To better understand the CAM's significance to African American Health Care and its future one must simply know what it is and how it emerged, African American's contribution, and most importantly its utilization and relation to African Americans.

Acupuncture, which comes from the Latin words "acus" (needle) and "pungere" (prick), originated in China more than 2,000 years ago.

This article explores an area of Alternate Medicine - Herbalism. Herbalism is defined as the use of plants (herbs) as medicine. Human beings have used plants as medicines for many thousands of years.

Quite simply, natural health means maintaining good health naturally through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods and fluids we consume, our daily physical movement and activities, rest and sleep, and interactions with other people.

chinese herbs and acupuncture can rid you of pesky migraines. changing one's diet and doing alternative methods will keep you from having to taking prescription drugs.

In the United States, alternative medicine continues to make headway in the fight against disease. The use of herbal plants, such as Acacia, are becoming more popular among many American families.

Complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, is becoming quite popular with people over the age of 50. However, a new study shows that many seniors who use CAM don't discuss it with their regular physicians.

This article takes a closer look at the practice of other alternative medicine techniques including acupuncture and magnet therapy.

Ayurveda is an alternative medicine that uses a range of theraputic methods to treat many well known diseases.

Alternative Medicine has been around for a longtime. Check out the sites and see what it is about.

Alternative healthcare is increasing in popularity giving us differing modalities. This article is about providers located on Kitsap Peninsula in WA.

When they hear the term "Chinese medicine," some people think only of acupuncture. But Chinese herbs are an equally important part of this ancient practice.

Alternative medicine has become more popular in the care of equines.

A guide to understanding the philosophy behind holistic medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years, and it's no surprise individuals are starting to embrace its healing properties as an acne alternative medicine.

Animals can benefit from the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, just like people.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and reflexology have always been closely associated with each other. Find out why:

Bao Shi is a formula based on Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been taking the hair restoration market by storm. It is one of two natural products on the market in the U.S. that can actually re-grow the hair!

There are many lesser known Chinese herbal remedies that are still undergoing testing and research to determine their healthful properties, despite the fact that they have been used by the Chinese for thousands of years.

Many food based remedies have been used successfully for thousands of years.

Acupuncture, herbs, cupping, and moxibustion are among the treatments available in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

You may think of aloe as a home remedy for burns but aloe was much more than that to the herbal healers of centuries past.

China has been utilizing herbal remedies to treat afflictions, diseases, and common ailments for centuries.

What images come to mind when you think of "alternative" medicine? There's more to it than the Reiki master or the Chinese Herbalist.

It is believed that the bark of the mimosa tree can secure the soul and the flower can likewise lighten one's spirit.

Acupressure is a method of maintaining health, treating disease and alleviating pain by applying pressure or massaging certain points on the body surfaces.

Chinese medicine may seem like a welcome option to ulcerative colitis sufferers. The practices in Chinese medicine, including using herbs, is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Herbal medicines can be grouped in a variety of ways. But to the 19th century eclectics, all medicinal herbs fell into at least one of these 8 categories, depending upon their effect on the body.

There are a number of natural treatments and supplements on the market, aimed at sick people in general, and in some cases, at Crohn's patients specifically. I've tried most of them, and had mixed results, but no cures.

An overview of the pros and cons of the traditional Chinese medical practice of acupuncture.

Open call to all alternative health care providers to discuss the pros and cons of licensure for naturopaths, herbalists and other providers of natural health care providers.

Ginger and its use in herbal medicine

Many people are turning to alternative medicine. There are many options out there that have been proven to work.

In today's industrialized world, there are a number of autoimmune illnesses that Western medicine can neither prevent nor cure, including cancer and tumors. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers dramatic results for these diseases with herbal cures.

Alternative medicine users often accuse mainstream doctors of being greedy, territorial and stupid, especially when it comes to herbs. Just how accurate are those accusations? An herbalist weighs in on the debate.

In these days of skyrocketing medical costs, Alternative Medicine is gaining popularity. Most people perceive herbals as being something exotic, imported from distant, mysterious places. Did you know that all of us have a pharmacy in our backyards?

Nature has provided an abundance of remedies and cures for many different medical conditions and ailments. Before pharmaceuticals, herbal medicine was the standard form of healing, not the alternative form we know today.

If you thought dandelions were just garden nuisances, you might be surprised how edibly indispensable they are for food, wine, and herbal medicine.

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine in this series from letter H to K

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine in this series from letter D to G.

Are you considering alternative medicine? If so, this article is a must read...There may be some things you don't know about alternative medicine.

In this second section of alternative medicine this article covers some more facts one should know before perusing the practice of alternative medicine involving vitamins and minerals.

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health.

Utilized by individuals from all walks of life and profession, bee venom therapy is considered a common alternative medicine approach in relieving symptoms of a variety of health conditions.

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine from letter C.

Stressing the benefits of traditional therapies, particularly acupuncture and herbal medicines, Prince Charles addressed the WHO and encouraged them to think twice about relying primarily on Western medical knowledge.

As you probably know, acupuncture treatments are performed by sticking very fine needles into your skin. Sometimes an electrical stimulus is used. Sometimes it is used in conjunction with heat from burning certain herbs.

Acupressure and herbal folk remedies from around the world have many proven benefits.

Today, the practice of using herbs, acupuncture and other so-called "alternative medicines" to prolong life and improve health is no longer restricted to ancient mystics.

Naturopathy includes a wide range of alternative and traditional treatments to heal and prevent illnesses.

Acupuncture is an alternative medicine that does not come from the Western world, but from China. It is said that our oriental friends have been practicing this technique for more than 2000 years.

What will happens at your first acupuncture appointment? No need to fear! It is a simple process that will result in painless and effective treatment.

Acupuncture is part of the art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). While some patients with Crohn's disease report significant reductions in discomfort from acupuncture treatments, others maintain the needles gave them nothing more than pain.

This article speaks about the method of Chinese Acupucnture giving a detailed analysis of it's roots and practice. It also provides the basis for it and compares it to Western medicine.

Traditional medicine considers only the human body, and addresses systems instead of underlying causes. Holisitc healing, on the other hand, considers the whole human being - mind, body, and spirit - and focuses upon our own inner wellspring of life-giving energies.

Countless numbers of women experience breast disorders, both benign and malignant. As a supplement to traditional medicine, many women are turning to acupuncture to improve breast health.

Acupuncture is a natural and effective weapon in the fight against smoking addiction. It helps to detoxify the system of addictive chemicals found in tobacco products, and helps the patient to modify compulsive behaviors.

Acupuncture can bolster a patient's resilience, help fight cravings, and enhance a patient's ability to respond positively to good diet and exercise choices.

Alternative treatments for cancer includes herbs used in Europe & other countries. As a survivor who used the treatment suggested in, "A Five Step Guide: For the Person just Diagnosed with Cancer" I hope to help others in their fight against cancer.

For couple facing infertility, both conventional and alternative treatments can work to treat and overcome infertility. Before a couple seeks medical treatment they should try these alternative treatments.

There is a long-running debate between people who use herbal remedies for various diseases and disorders, and those who rely on modern medicine to cure their aches and pains.

Once you discover how wonderful herbal remedies can be, you may go overboard stocking your medicine cabinet with herbs you will probably never need. Learn about the ten herbs and essential oils that every medicine cabinet should have.

The underlying principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are not to treat the symptom(s) but to find and attend to the underlying cause(s).

UK scientists have analyzed ancient Chinese medical texts and deciphered the categorical meanings of their statements and words and have now created the Rosetta Stone for decoding traditional Chinese medicine.

As an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, qigong can help promote health, and prevent and heal diseases. It trains both the physical part and the mental part of a person.

You have power over the temperature of your body and the speed of your cellular processes when you use this method...

Many Chinese medicine classics recorded the ways to practice qigong as important methods for health promotion and disease healing. These valuable descriptions provide both instructions and experiences on how to practice qigong well.

When you are not feeling well you may think that you must have a touch of a virus or a bug. However sometimes when you when this is occurring it is not as a result of a physical origin but is linked to an emotional or mental issue.

Traditional Oriental Medicine, also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uses many different techniques of diagnosis, skin coloration is one.

According to the AP, Chinese villagers ate dinosaur bones because they believed they belonged to dragons and had mystical and healing powers. A group of scientists are now looking into and studying the discovery.

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Herbal medicine is an ancient folk practice that is as old as civilization. Since the dawn of modern man, hundreds, even thousands, of wild and cultivated medicinal herbs have been used to treat all manner of ailments and disease. The use of herbs for medicinal purposesâ

Chinese medicine has traditionally made use of the mushroom as part of its medical treatments. The mushroom assists the body in fighting illnesses.

Alternative medicine has worked for me. Admittedly, my knees didn't stop aching overnight, but there was noticeable relief within days.

A review of the book "Herbal Medicine: The Natural Way to Get Well and Stay Well

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Aloe vera may not be the Fountain of Youth but it's as close as herbal medicine can get