by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 30, 2011 | Fertility, Health, PMS, Uterine Fibroids
Unfortunately uterine fibroids are a common problem for women. It is a complaint I see regularly in my Chicago acupuncture office. As many as 60% of women develop fibroids by age 45. One study is now suggesting that a mutant gene is responsible. If that is the case,...
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 | Jul 20, 2011 | Chinese Medicine, Cupping, Cupping For Pain Relief, Health
As many of you know, cupping is an effective treatment commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cupping involves placing sterile cups (they often look like a glass jelly jar) on the appropriate areas of your skin and suctioning out the air to create a vacuum....
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 23, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Headaches, Acupuncture and Migraines, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Health
Acupuncture Point LI 4Headaches and migraines are a common complaint in my Chicago acupuncture practice. As many of you know, the pain of migraines can be debilitating and the side effects of painkillers can be harsh. Acupuncture provides powerful relief without the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Jun 12, 2011 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Health
MSN has recently written an even-handed story about acupuncture. They describe its usefulness and its increasing acceptance among patients. While there continues to be plenty of positive research about acupuncture some remaining reluctance in the Western...
