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) —...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Nov 1, 2009 | Flu, H1N1 Virus, Health, Healthy Foods, Swine Flu, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Concern over getting the flu has been rampant since H1N1 came out. This information, from acufinder.com, gives some great food suggestions that can reduce your chances of catching the flu. Check it out…The Anti-Flu DietBy: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOM A study,...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 28, 2009 | Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Medicine, Health, Pain Relief, TCM/Acupuncture Research, Traditional Chinese Medicine
U.S. News and World Report’s Health Day section had a fascinating article in the August issue entitled, “Imaging Sheds Light on How Acupuncture Works”The writers acknowledge that acupuncture has become increasingly popular in the U.S. and cites a study published in...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 27, 2009 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Insomnia, Health, insomnia, Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Cathy Margolin L.A.cAccording to several recent studies from the National Sleep Foundation and Science Daily the answer to that question is a resounding “yes”. Insomnia seems harmless enough. Perhaps you simply have a hard time falling asleep at night. Or perhaps...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Oct 25, 2009 | Acupuncture and Fertility, Acupuncture and IVF, Acupuncture and Stress, Chinese Medicine and Fertility, Fertility, Health, Infertility, IVF, Stress Relief, Traditional Chinese Medicine
This past week Reuters had an article about the benefits of stress management for fertility. Research presented at a meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in Atlanta suggests that including a mind/body approach while undergoing IVF treatments...
