by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 29, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Celebrities, Celebrities and Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Dr. Oz and Acupuncture, Health, Oprah, Oprah and Acupuncture
Just a few years ago, many Western doctors would have written off acupuncture and other “alternative” medicines. Now, Dr. Oz and others have been talking about acupuncture on The Oprah Show. Oprah even tried a few needles herself!”Here’s the...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 27, 2008 | Chinese Medicine, Cupping, Health, Pain Relief
In the 3/29/2007 edition of the Chicago Tribune Red Eye, Jason Steele writes,”Cupping is the method of applying acupressure to the muscles by creating a vacuum next to your skin. And no, it doesn’t hurt. In fact, it’s kind of relaxing; I almost fell...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 26, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Back Pain, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture Research, Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine Research, Chinese Medicine, Health, Pain Relief
A British study published in September 2006 found that acupuncture showed the greatest benefit for patients who suffer pain in the lower back, and is a cost-effective way to treat the problem. Lower back pain is a notoriously common and difficult medical problem to...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 25, 2008 | Acupuncture and Insomnia, Chinese Medicine and Insomnia, Health, insomnia, Stress Relief
Having trouble sleeping? Try some of these easy solutions.Sprinkle just-washed sheets and pillowcases with lavender water or try lavender essential oils. You can put them in a bath or wear it as a perfume. The scent has been shown in studies to promote relaxation,...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 23, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and Celebrities, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and The Olympics, Celebrities and Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Athletes, Health, Olympics, Pain Relief, Videos
Daniel Kowalski, Olympic Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist in swimming, discusses the benefits of Acupuncture.Click Here to Check it out
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 23, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Athletes, Health, Pain Relief
Newsweek reported that in 1999 scientists at the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine made athletes run 5,000 meters, and afterward had some of them sit for acupuncture treatments before they had a chance to catch their breaths. The heart rates of the...