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Neigong, A Holistic And Traditional Chinese Breathing Exercise Technique

Neigong, in English, means “internal work.” It is a holistic and traditional Chinese way of breathing to soothe and calm the spirit, body, and mind. Moreover, it is famous for its power to promote weight loss, tone the skin, and improve health. The energy it gives the immune system lead … Continue reading

Tui Na Therapy, The Best Way To Break Down Muscular Tension And Knots

Anmo or Tui Na is a traditional type of Chinese Massage that is one of the primary branches of Chinese medicine: nutritional therapy, qigong, tai chi, herbal medicine, and acupuncture in Saratoga Springs. While still not popular in the West, Tuina can be found in most Chinese hospitals and … Continue reading

The Goal Of Chinese Medicine: The Harmony Of Yin And Yang

There is no such thing as an incurable disease in Chinese medicinal theory. While this theory believes that every sickness can be cured, it may probably be that any illness that has caused damage beyond a certain threshold may not be.

Our Amazing Body

When one considers the tens of … Continue reading

Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is one of the oldest and most used globally natural medical treatment in history. It has been used for thousands of years in China, but in ancient Greece, Egypt, the Middle East and Europe, as well. In ancient times, bamboo, clay cups or even animal horns were initially … Continue reading

Chinese Herbs That Expel Cold And Warm The Interior

Theprimary function of these herbs is to deal with cold inside the body. Cold has a tendency to contract, congeal, slow things down and cause stagnation. We can even have certain pain conditions due to cold stagnation. The kind of signs and symptoms we’re going to see with coldness depends … Continue reading

Chinese Medicine Treatment For Myofascial Pain Syndrome

A chronic condition marked by muscle pains, aches and spasms, MPS or Myofascial pain syndrome is brought about by “trigger points” in the body that manifest the symptoms associated with this condition.When a person suffers from myofascial pain syndrome,an aching and painful sensation that runs through the affected area is … Continue reading

Chinese Herbal Therapy To Help Overcome Difficulties Caused By COPD

There are around 300 million alveoli in your lungs. These alveoli are small sacks that obtain oxygen from the air that is then infused into the blood. The cell releases carbon dioxide at the same time oxygen is pumped into a cell that then is distributed to the alveoli to … Continue reading

Chinese Nutritional Techniques For Solving The Health Crisis In America

Learning Chinese Nutritional Techniques

Oneof the most puzzling dilemma the Western world faces today is how to eat healthy. Despite the fact that every few months we hear in the news the latest diet trend, a lot of people continue to gain weight.Moreand more health problems occur that are directly … Continue reading

Chinese Medicine And Preventing Colon Cancer

I want to read to you a headline of an article I found this morning. It’s from the Science Daily from Penn State. It says, “Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression.” The researchers say, “Some cannabinoid compounds … Continue reading

Chinese Herbal Medicine Si Wu Tang, The Four Substance Decoction

Si Wu Tang is a basic formula that is often prescribed for women in China. By basic, I mean that the four herbs will be the principal herbs of the final prescription indicated for the patient together with other herbs specific for the patient’s condition. I think this formula is … Continue reading