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The original intention of Chinese medicine is not only for the treatment of dis-ease, but as preventative medicine. This article will focus upon moxibustion, a warming type of therapy using a particular herb.

Over the years I have been asked many questions about acupuncture, such as; how does acupuncture work? Are you putting needles into nerves? Do I have to believe in it? Well, how does acupuncture work? I honestly don’t think anyone truly understands…   Let’s begin somewhere near the beginning, but please understand that this information is a…

The topic of “stress” comes as a request from one of my sisters. I thanked her for the idea, since after many years of writing an article every month, it is sometimes difficult to think of an interesting topic! Rather than echo well known and valid remedies for stress such as exercise and meditation, the focus of this article will include a couple of aspects of the “civilized” stressors…

“Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” refers to the pain in the center of the wrist that is typically worse when holding something, or if the wrist is flexed or extended. In addition to this very painful inflammatory condition, quite often, the pain experienced in the wrist is also due to tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. Since the median nerve comes from the cervical spine, and runs down the arm, tight muscles in the neck and shoulder can also impinge upon the nerve.

There are several Chinese medical techniques that have been scientifically proven to increase the white blood cell count, and thereby coax your system to effectively fight illness. Here are three of my absolute favorite techniques that do not involve inserting an acupuncture needle: Click “Read More” to read the rest of this article.

I became more aware of the importance of Vitamin B12 years ago when I needed to have regular injections due to anemia during pregnancy. After doing some research, I’ve learned more about the role B12 plays in relation to the health of our nervous system, brain function and circulation. In this article I will give you a list of foods containing B12, briefly explain B12 functioning within the human body, the common reason for poor absorption, and the simple way to remedy B12 deficiency.