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Upper back pain is a condition that I commonly treat in my acupuncture practice. Often this type of pain is related to occupational repetitive motion injuries. Dentists, teachers, hairdressers, and band directors have sought my help in addressing upper back pain. Sometimes this type of upper back p... (original story)
Posted from Acupuncture and Chinese Med... 131 days ago
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Ginger has been used for centuries in China for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Used in many forms - fresh ginger, dried ginger, ginger tea, ginger juice, or ginger oil – ginger is an important herb in the Chinese diet. Sheng Jiang, fresh ginger, is said to be warm, acrid and mildly diap... (original story)
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the decision making process is dependent on the strong energy of the Gallbladder. When the Gallbladder energy is weak, a person may have trouble making decisions. In Chinese medicine theory every organ has a physical and a mental function in the human body. The o... (original story)
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In the following article, Dr. John Amaro identifies common acupuncture points that can boost the immune system to alleviate the symptoms of, and may even prevent the common cold. An Extremely Effective, Simple Treatment for Colds and Flu BY John A. Amaro, DC, FIAMA, Dipl. Ac., LAc Some year... (original story)
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As an acupuncture student, you spend the better part of three to four years memorizing exact anatomical locations of hundreds of acupuncture points and a recipe list of common indications for their use. It is a necessary task to get a basic understanding of Chinese medicine. And it is required to ... (original story)
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In the following article, Dr. Jake Fratkin discusses the many Chinese herbal formulas that can be used to treat the common cold and flu. Consult a licensed practitioner of Chinese mediicne to determine which formula should be used in any given situation. Treating Acute Common Cold BY Dr. Jake P... (original story)
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In the following article, Dr. Jake Fratkin gives us an acupuncture protocol to help pass kidney stones during an acute attack. He also, talks of an herbal product that he himself has formulated to treat and prevent kidney stones. Treating Acute Kidney Stone Attack BY Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD ... (original story)
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Millions of women suffer from painful periods. Often the pain occurs the day before the period starts. Some women experience menstrual cramps during the period. And some feel exhausted and achy when the period is over. Chinese Medicine explains menstrual period cramps in terms of the proper flo... (original story)
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In upstate NY, we are finally in the throes of heat and humidity or what we call the dog days of summer. This is the time when thousands of people in mainland China are lining up at special clinics in their local hospitals to start herbal plaster therapy, or fu tie, for chronic asthma and other res... (original story)
Posted from Acupuncture and Chinese Med... 131 days ago
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A collection of twelve very important acupuncture points called the Back Shu, or Back Transporting points are located on the Bladder meridian along the spine. There is a Back Transporting point for each of the six yin organs and each of the six yang organs. They are called “transporting” point... (original story)