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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 Continue reading
Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, colds, Cupping, Cupping, East Wind, Massage
Also tagged acupuncture, chinese medicine, colds, cupping, indiana, inflammation, massage, northwest, Swelling, tension
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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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Also tagged acupuncture, depression, East Wind, Herbs, Natural Medicine
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Arthritis and Massage Therapy
By: Logan Klahn LMT, BCTMB
Arthritis is a universal human condition, as we age our joints naturally wear. The amount of wear in a joint is thought to be related to how an individual uses the joint. For example, regularly using improper biomechanics to perform tasks will wear down a joint faster[1].
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Also tagged arthritis, East Wind, Massage Therapy, ROM
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Chinese medicine and Bloodletting for (Sports) Injuries
By Liz Kelchak, M.S., L.Ac.
Many people think of acupuncture when dealing with a chronic pain condition but very few seek out Chinese medicine when dealing with an acute trauma? Why not rush to your acupuncturist after spraining your ankle? Because most people don’t know the benefits of doing so!
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Also tagged acupuncture, Ankle Sprain, Bloodletting, cupping, Injuries, Swelling
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‘Cupping’ Takes The Pain Away
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Also tagged acupuncture, cupping, East Wind, Muscle
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