by Jennifer Dubowsky | Sep 19, 2011 | Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Guest Bloggers, Health
All of the blogs listed below regularly provide great health tips and are written by Licensed acupuncturists from around the country. These bloggers provide interesting and useful information about Traditional Chinese Medicine and it’s many health benefits. Be...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Sep 1, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and Post Surgical Pain, Acupuncture and Surgery, Acupuncture History, Acupuncture Needles, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine History, Pain Relief
Acupuncture has been used by the Chinese and other East Asian cultures as a system of healing for over 2500 years. Originally, needles were fashioned from stone or bone because these were available and could be fashioned into ‘needles’. These early implements are...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 29, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and Shoulder Pain, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Athletes
One question that I am asked is, “Is acupuncture a placebo? Don’t you have to believe that it will work in order for it to help?” The answer is no! There are hundreds of studies to prove it’s effectiveness, but some people...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 21, 2011 | Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine History, Cupping, Cupping For Pain Relief, Health
If you have been to my Chicago acupuncture office, you may have seen (and I may have used) the set of glass or plastic cups that I use for “cupping” the Chinese technique that involves placing jars on the skin, suctioning out the air and creating a vacuum. This is a...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 18, 2011 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Cholesteral Health, Green Tea, Health, Healthy aging, Healthy Foods, Heart Health, Tea
In completing a mega-analysis of studies that examined drinking green tea and its effects on cholesterol, researchers are optimistic. (Do I hear the applause for Traditional Chinese Medicine advice???) Although in some of the studies, participants consumed the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 13, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Depression, Chinese Medicine, Depression, Electric Stimulation, Electro-Acupuncture, Mental Health
Because depression is such a widespread problem, there are always ideas, treatments or solutions to coping with this disorder. I’ve just read a study out of China that says electro-acupuncture may alleviate depression. Electro-acupuncture is similar to...
