Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery

Science Daily and UPI (10/2008) both reported a University of California/Yale University study that concluded that acupressure treatment applied to children undergoing anesthesia noticeably lowered their anxiety levels and made the stress of surgery more …

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Pumpkin Soup

A Fall Recipe from The Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and SpaPumpkins are a winter squash with a sweet flavor that soothes Vata dosha. The cheerful pumpkin’s orange flesh is also packed with beta …

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Pentagon Researches Alternative Treatment

This article was published in USA TODAY on 10/08/08 By Gregg Zoroya, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is seeking new ways to treat troops suffering from combat stress or brain damage by researching such …

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Matt Damon Likes Acupuncture

If you look very closely at Matt Damon’s ear you’ll notice something… His rep stated that: “Matt had a terrible spasm in his neck/back and he had to have acupuncture Those are acupuncture “needles’ in …

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Tongue Diagnosis

As many of you know (and for those of you who don’t) a visit to my office usually involves a look at your tongue. My hat is off to Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM who writes …

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10 Tips to Help Lower your Risk of Breast Cancer

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some ways to reduceyour risk. 1. Be Active – The American cancer society recommends 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise. 2. Control your Weight – …

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5 Cancer Problems that Respond to Acupuncture

There is, “good scientific evidence for this use,” states the website of the Susan G. Komen Foundation referring to acupuncture as a tool in cancer treatment. The Komen Foundation http://www.komen.org/ is a premier breast cancer …

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Marathon Runners and Acupuncture

Chinese Medicine is wonderful for marathon runners. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be helpful both pre and post race. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) treats many ailments that may occur during training, including overuse injuries, joint …

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