by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 30, 2009 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and PTSD, Acupuncture and Stress, Acupuncture and The Military, Chinese Medicine, Health, Mental Health, PTSD, Veterans
A hopeful story recently appeared in The journal Times.com from Wisconsin. It described a veteran who became addicted to drugs after his duty in Viet Nam. Finally, 25 years ago, he entered a Veteran’s Hospital Stress Unit where he was treated for Post-Traumatic Stress...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 22, 2009 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Flu, Guest Bloggers, H1N1 Virus, Health, Swine Flu
By: Cathy Margolin L.A.c.Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used by more than 3 billion people in the world.As temperatures begin to drop and winter approaches the seasonal flu and H1N1 cases begin to spread. There may be another alternative to Tamiflu & flu...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 18, 2009 | Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Herbal Research, Chinese Medicine, Gingko
More good news about the positive effects of Chinese Herbs! In this article from The Chinese Medicine Times Attilio reports on a new study which shows that an Antioxidant in Ginkgo may protect cells from radiation damage.”According to the National Center for...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 10, 2009 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Cranberries, Gou Qi Zi/Goji Berries, Health, Recipes
Hey Folks, here is a wonderful winter recipe from from South Loop Acupuncture.OATMEAL TERI STYLEGood quality oatmeal (I usually use rolled oats or a combination of rolled w/ flax seeds)Rice milkWalnutsDried cranberries or goji berriesHoneyWalnuts are good for the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 8, 2009 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture Risks or Side Effects, Chinese Medicine, Health
People often ask me if there are risks or side effects associated with Acupuncture and I am happy to tell them that problems are rare. It’s a good question and I understand why people ask. It might be counter-intuitive to voluntarily allow someone to stick...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 5, 2009 | Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Anti-inflammatory Foods, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Herbal Research, Chinese Medicine, Ginseng, Health
Ginseng is a very commonly known and used herb in Chinese Medicine. Here is an interesting article on some new research that has shown even more benefits to this ancient wonder herb.Ginseng: Nature’s Anti-inflammatory?From ScienceDaily (May 14, 2009) —...
