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Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Blog by TCM Directory
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Will Traditional Chinese Medicine Ever Be Globally Accepted?
While billions of people are familiar with the existence of traditional Chinese medicine and some of its components, much of the world still views this area of health treatment as old world and believes that as much superstition and belief in “magic” plays a role as does a solid foundation of healing principles. A majority of Westerners scoff at traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and favor modern practices found through technologically advanced hospitals and prescription drugs.
Much of this unwillingness to accept TCM seems to stem from the lack of the Eastern culture to effectively get the right message to those in the West. There are numerous case studies that cite many of TCM’s practices as being not only healthful, but potentially life prolonging, but with explanations such as “expelling toxins” and “clearing heat from the body” and techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, most who are familiar with more modern practices view these things as silly and nonsensical.
It seems a shame as well since it is possible that the only thing standing between traditional Chinese medicine and the rest of the world is an effective marketing message.
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Can Acupuncture Increase the Benefits of Exercise?
Most of us have heard of the potential benefits of traditional acupuncture with respect to aches and pains, but have you heard that acupuncture may also help support a regular program of physical exercise? Several recent studies have shown promising results in at least two areas related to exercise related pain or discomfort.
One study which was recently conducted in Heidelberg, Germany by German cardiologists focused on the effects of acupuncture on heart patients’ exercise programs.
One key aspect of recovery for heart patients is to begin to become more physically active so this experiment was designed to see if a group of patients who underwent acupuncture had any noticeable positive benefits from acupuncture versus another group who performed the same amount of exercise but with no acupuncture treatments.
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Combine Acupuncture with Dentistry at the Covent Garden Dental Spa
Receiving acupuncture prior to dental treatments is the latest combined offering to be introduced by the practice pioneering in advances in dentistry to help overcome dental fears; another route to effectively help with sweaty palms, an alarming pulse, or high levels of anxiety when sitting in the dentist’s chair
Calm nerves, relieve pain and reduce a racing heart before your next visit to the dentist with acupuncture with the new approach to support holistic dentistry at the Covent Garden Dental Spa.
Recent studies in Sheffield and Denmark concluded that acupuncture, the complementary therapy in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body, before dental treatments has a ‘beneficial effect on the level of unease in patients with dental anxiety’.
The study found that just five minutes of acupuncture in the top of the head can cut anxiety levels by more than half.
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Acupuncture Can Give Your Face and Spirit a Lift
When you visit an acupuncturist, you have certain end-results in mind. And while an acupuncture practitioner can certainly comply with your requests, one that is well-versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques will also assess the underlying issues that may be at the crux of both physical discomforts and cosmetic needs.
The loss of elasticity in our skin, the demise of collagen and the dryness associated with deep wrinkling are exacerbated by many factors. Dermatologists warn against too much sun, too much alcohol and advise us never to smoke. Another common admonition we hear is that stress affects our face. Not only do we frown more when bombarded with stress, (which causes additional wrinkles), our body, now in crisis mode while quickly becomes depleted of nutrients that support healthy hair and skin.
Much has been written about the viability of an acupuncture face-lift, and while utilizing acupuncture to increase collagen and diminish the depth of wrinkles can result in a face that looks less tired and drawn, its results should not be compared to those attained through radical corrective surgery. Nonetheless, a radiant face and healthy demeanor can be achived if we partner with techniques designed to treat the whole person. Traditional Chinese Medicine has definitive tools at its disposal to do just that. Their arsenal includes acupuncture, dietary therapy, qi gong and herbal medicine.
Acupuncture works in many ways, one of which is to increase stimulation. Skin that is not receiving vital blood circulation doesn’t obtain the nutrients and oxygen it requires... -
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Weight Loss
When it comes to weight loss, the most important difference between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine is that Chinese medicine does not espouse the theory that there is a one-size-fits-all solution.
A good example of this is our Western tendency to insist dieters consume cold salads and fresh, uncooked vegetables. In TCM, this practice would only be suggested for people who were considered hot, (a term that identifies a person whose body metabolism is active, maintains its warmth and has high energy).
A person who feels cold and fatigued all the time needs foods warmed in order to assist in digestion and assimilation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the causes differently, as well. Although they agree eating an overabundance of food will increase weight in most people – why are there those who seem able to eat anything and not suffer malady?
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Can Lyme Disease Be Cured?
The question of whether or not Lyme disease can be cured is a recurring question that is asked every doctor who is faced with a person suffering from the disease. The term “Cure” is almost tabo ...more
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Medicine-Induced Illness
One of my “All-time” favorite newspaper cartoons pictured a doctor handing a patient a bottle of pills. The caption read, “Take one of these…and if you wake up in the morning, take another!” ...more
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American Biological Medicine™ - A New Healthcare Solution
American Biological Medicine is based upon a relatively new philosophy within what is generically termed Alternative Medicine. This new philosophy is called Biological Medicine. ...more
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Healing in Vibrational Alignment
I think there are underlying assumptions in our society today that before there were drugs such as antibiotics and before “the purple pill” that people just died or suffered for the rest of their ...more
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The Myth of the Website Imperative
If you aren't ready to create a website, aren't sure where to start, or find the whole thing intimidating, there are lots of other online options for having a healthy internet "presence." ...more
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Acupuncture: Calling All Skeptics
Because it's not the system of medicine with which so many of us grew up, acupuncture remains a mystery to many Westerners. This article serves to answer common questions I encounter in my practice. ...more
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NYCTCM Open Houses & Guest Student Visits
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