by Warren L. Cargal, L. Ac. The integration of Body, Mind and Spirit has been a central part of Acupuncture since the sixth century AD. During this period, the Su – wen, the earliest treatise on acupuncture, classified acupuncture according…
In Secrets of Self-Healing – Book Review
This holiday season, doctor of Chinese medicine and anti-aging expert Dr. Maoshing Ni (aka Dr. Mao) will publish his groundbreaking, 600-page book on natural healing that will revolutionize the way Americans approach health and wellness. Filled with advice and knowledge…
Kicking Butts
by Amy Allison WHETHER FIRST- OR SECONDHAND, smoking has been conclusively linked to respiratory problems, multiple cancers, and cardiovascular disease. Breaking free of a tobacco habit isn’t easy, but natural remedies are there to lend a gentle yet effective hand.…
Acupuncture and Osteoporosis
by Honora Lee Wolfe With recent revelations in the news about the possible dangers of long-term Hormone Replacement Therapy, many women are searching for other possible methods of preventing osteoporosis and other degenerative diseases related to hormonal decline after menopause.…
A powerful health practice: Chi Nei Tsang, Healing From Within
“The abdominal area, with the internal organs and their internal structures, holds the secrets of a person: things we hide from ourselves. The body holds all kinds of strategies for addressing conflict, personal history, personality, tendencies. Thus the abdominal structure…
The Health Benefits of Acupuncture
The Chinese Art of Acupuncture The ancient Chinese medicinal art of Acupuncture has an important place in alternative healing even today. The proponents of acupuncture rave about the benefits and efficacy of receiving acupuncture treatment sessions. There are also many…
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Infertility
Although health and healing are the common goals of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and allopathic medicine, their ideas on the etiology of disease, disease itself and the process used to regain health are decidedly different. The allopathic physician learns that…
Acupuncture Weight Loss – Fact or Fantasy?
I remember back in my senior year of high school – my best friend since 5th grade was living in France. He wrote that they didn’t like Americans much. “They think we’re all fat,” he said. With his own skinny…