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Using Acupuncture for Weight Loss: The Effects and FactorsAcupuncture has been found effective and safe for the treatment of obesity. Acupuncture can help with healthy weight loss through multiple mechanisms and working on different systems of the human body.
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Can Mind-Body Interventions Help with Weight Loss?Obesity is becoming a more and more serious health problem. Complementary and alternative therapies usually cost less and provide more systematic healing with fewer side effects. Acupressure may be a potential intervention for weight loss maintenance.
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Two Acupuncture Points for Cough and AsthmaAcupuncture points on the Lung meridian are usually useful for healing lung diseases. The points are useful for the treatment of different diseases including cough, asthma, sore throat, and loss of voice. -
The Herb Ledebouriella Root for Healing Arthritis and Other DiseasesLedebouriella Root is used to treat common cold. It is an important herb for healing arthritis. It is helpful for relieving hives (urticaria) and skin itching.
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Cinnamon Twigs for Cold and ArthritisAccording to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Cinnamon Twigs ("Guizhi" in Chinese) have a very broad range of applications. The herb is often utilized for common cold with headaches and fever. -
Using Cereals for Diet TherapyCereals are probably the most commonly consumed foods. According to Chinese medicine, they have prevention and therapeutic effects too. -
An Acupuncture Point for Healing Asthma and Chest PainLU 9 (Taiyuan) is the ninth point on the Lung Channel. It can be utilized to heal cough, asthma, sore throat, and hemoptysis. -
The "White Tiger Herbal Decoction" for Treating Fever and DiabetesThis herbal recipe is very useful for high fever in febrile diseases including influenza infections, encephalitis B, epidemic meningitis, and pneumonia. It is also used for hyperthyroidism, diabetes, gingivitis, periodontitis, and headaches. -
Interactions, Precautions, and Contraindications in Applying Chinese HerbsAncient Chinese medicine classics recorded many herb-herb interactions, precautions, and contraindications in the application of herbs. Foods may interact with herbs and there are precautions and contraindications in food intake while taking herbs. -
Spicy, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Salty: Different Tastes of Chinese HerbsThe five tastes are also called the flavors of herbs that describe the properties of herbs. Herbs with different tastes or flavors have different pharmacological and therapeutic effects. -
How to Make Herbal Tea and Decoctions for the Best ResultsHow to prepare herbal decoctions or tea, and when to take the herbal decoction may have significant impact on the ultimate treatment results. Usually the properties of the herbs decide the amount of water to be added and the cooking time. -
"The Lightning in the Sky": A Powerful Acupuncture Point for Pain ManagementThe seventh point on the Lung Meridian and is a powerful acupuncture point. It is effective in relieving headaches, migraines, stiff neck, toothache, and facial paralysis. It can be used to promote circulation in the brain and improve memory. -
The "Deepest" Acupuncture Point for Healing Bronchial AsthmaThe sixth point on the Lung Meridian can be used for respiratory diseases including cough, asthma, sore throat, and hemoptysis. It is also used for pain management including chest pain, pain in the arm and elbow, and headaches.
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The "Ulnar Pond" for Healing Asthma and Nosebleeds: An Acupuncture PointAcupuncture points (or acupoints) on the Lung Meridian are commonly used for healing disorders of the chest, lung, throat, and other related regions. LU 5 (Chize) is a very useful acupuncture point that can be applied for a variety of diseases. -
"The Central House" for Healing Cough and Chest Pain: An Acupuncture PointFor acupuncture treatment with good effects, selecting the correct acupuncture points is critical. Here a commonly used acupuncture and acupressure point is introduced.
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How to Select Effective Acupuncture Points for Disease HealingWhen using these methods for disease treatment, certain acupuncture points, or "acupoints" should be selected. Correct selection of acupuncture points is essential for achieving good efficacy of the treatment. -
How to Use Moxibustion: Moxa Cones, Sticks, and Methods for Different DiseasesTo perform moxibustion, you need to have moxa wool or moxa cones, or moxa sticks, matches and a tray to hold the ashes. Moxa cones can be made into three sizes. To apply moxibustion on different parts of the body, certain order can be followed.
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Why Herbs Are Better Than Synthetic Drugs: The Advantages of HerbsHerbs have been used for centuries by people around the world. Clinically speaking, we actually have more knowledge about herbs than most of the newly approved synthetic drugs. -
Cupping Therapy for Disease HealingCupping therapy is a very useful healing method in Chinese medicine. It is also often used together with acupuncture.