by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 19, 2008 | Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Health
The Chinese symbol for Herbalism NBC5 in Chicago made a theatrical visit to a medicine shop in Beijing. They filmed dried snake and counters filled with strange powders, some of which they described as deer antler. Yes, in the traditional shops in China and in the US,...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 18, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Headaches, Acupuncture and Migraines, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Health, Pain Relief, Videos
Following up on my post about acupuncture treatment for migraines, I came across a Denver TV news show that reports on the benefits of treatment. To take a look at it, click here
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 18, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Health, Pain Relief
What does acupuncture feel like? Each person is different. During the insertion of needles, some people feel nothing, while others experience a quick twinge, which may be followed by tingling, numbness, heaviness or warmth. Unlike hypodermic needles that are used for...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 16, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Back Pain, Acupuncture and pain, Chinese Medicine, Health, Pain Relief
Back pain is one of the most prevalent reasons people seek health care in this country. Millions of working days and countless hours of activity and fun are lost each year due to back pain. Therefore, I want to devote several posts to: Causes of Back Pain; Traditional...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 14, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Athletes, Acupuncture and Back Pain, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture and The Olympics, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Athletes, Health, Olympics
Tony Smith, the Canadian gymnastics team coach tried acupuncture for the first time and was amazed by the results. After just one session at the Olympic Village clinic, his back pain vanished. “It really does work,” he said. “I will definitely...
by Jennifer Dubowsky | Aug 14, 2008 | Acupuncture, Acupuncture and Headaches, Acupuncture and Migraines, Acupuncture and pain, Acupuncture Research, Chinese Medicine, Health, Pain Relief
At the University of Padua, Dr. Enrico Facco and his colleagues conducted a randomized, controlled study with 160 patients who suffered from migraines without aura and found that ONLY the true acupuncture group had steady, significant improvement when compared to the...
