Chinese herbal medicines will not be used in the 2008 Olympics. Herbs bear no resemblance to banned substances, say Beijing Olympics officials, but just in case, athletes won’t use them. “We know there is no …
The Chinese symbol for Herbalism NBC5 in Chicago made a theatrical visit to a medicine shop in Beijing. They filmed dried snake and counters filled with strange powders, some of which they described as deer …
Following up on my post about acupuncture treatment for migraines, I came across a Denver TV news show that reports on the benefits of treatment. To take a look at it, click here
What does acupuncture feel like? Each person is different. During the insertion of needles, some people feel nothing, while others experience a quick twinge, which may be followed by tingling, numbness, heaviness or warmth. Unlike …
Back pain is one of the most prevalent reasons people seek health care in this country. Millions of working days and countless hours of activity and fun are lost each year due to back pain. …
Tony Smith, the Canadian gymnastics team coach tried acupuncture for the first time and was amazed by the results. After just one session at the Olympic Village clinic, his back pain vanished. “It really does …
At the University of Padua, Dr. Enrico Facco and his colleagues conducted a randomized, controlled study with 160 patients who suffered from migraines without aura and found that ONLY the true acupuncture group had steady, …
Herbal medicine is the use of plants, flowers and minerals for healing. Herbs are highly specific in their actions and possess diverse qualities and properties to target different aspects of an ailment. Herbs are classified …
The Times Online reported that when athletes entered the newly opened Beijing Olympic Village on Sunday, July 27, 2008, they had trouble seeing anything because of the dense smog. But, their Olympic facilities include an …
