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Cupping Therapy: History and Usage
By Liz Kelchak, M.S.O.M., L.Ac.
History:
Cupping therapy was introduced over 3000 years ago. According to The A
cademy of Classical Oriental Sciences- acos.com; there is a saying in China: “Acupuncture and cupping, more than half of the ills cured.” Zhao Xue Ming, a doctor practicing more than 200 years ago, compiled a book entitled Ben Cong Gang Mu She
SKULLCAP: Nature’s Answer to Anxiety
By Liz Kelchak, L.Ac.
Skullcap is a Western herb that has been used for many years for anxiety and stress conditions. Skullcap gets its name from its blue flowers, which look like it has two “lips” and resemble the skullcaps worn in medieval times.
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Acupuncture during Pregnancy
By: Kelly Kirles, L.Ac.
While many people have heard that acupuncture can help a woman achieve pregnancy they may not be aware that receiving acupuncture during pregnancy has many benefits!
Acupuncture relieves stress
Stress during pregnancy has been strongly linked to preterm delivery. Many mothers are very anxious about the health of their baby in the womb and are unable
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Also tagged anxiety, babies, breech, chinese medicine, depression, health, massage, pregnancy, stress
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TDP LAMPS: FAR-INFRARED THERAPY
BY: Liz Kelchak, L.Ac
Ever wonder what those heat lamps are that your acupuncturist puts over you during treatment? It’s not an ordinary heat lamp but a far-infrared mineral lamp. Before we look at what far-infrared TDP Mineral Lamps are, we must first have an understanding of far-infrared heat.
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Also tagged chesterton, chinese medicine, far-infrared, healing, health, highland, natural health, tdp lamp, tissues
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SINUSITIS (Sinus Infections & More)
BY: Natalie Kilheeney, L.Ac.
One of the most common complaints this time of year is Sinusitis; a condition causing inflammation and swelling in the cavities surrounding your nose and eyes. This can lead to narrowing of the passageways, where mucus produced by your body can become blocked. This blockage allows infection to set in and can last for weeks on
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Also tagged allergies, antihistamines, colds, congestion, East Wind, Herbs, Natural, sinus, sinusitis
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