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 Wednesday, 25th of November 2009
The holidays are just around the corner and for many people that means invitations to dinner parties with lots of eating. Enjoy the holidays but be aware of what you eat and how much you eat.
Here are a few tips to help avoid packing on the holiday pounds:
Choose to eat more healthy foods such as [...]
 Thursday, 29th of October 2009
Cold and flu season is here again and we all want to boost our immunity to fight against any bacteria or viruses surrounding us. Our immune system is a complex protective mechanism of cells, tissues and organs which work together to defend against ‘foreign invaders’. Any breakdown of this system can lead the body vulnerable [...]
 Thursday, 27th of August 2009
September is upon us again. With fall approaching, that means cold and flu season is just around the corner. Now is a great time to prepare our bodies and to boost our immune system to become strong and ward off bacteria and viruses.
Our immune system is a complex protective mechanism of cells, tissues and organs [...]
 Friday, 14th of August 2009
In a recent article posted on emaxhealth.com Aug 12, 2009, they found through brain imaging that acupuncture can affect how the brain is able to suppress and process pain signals. The ability of pain reducing and regulating receptors increased with acupuncture treatments.
The researchers at the University of Michigan Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center and [...]
 Monday, 25th of May 2009
What are Seasonal Allergies?
The sun is shining and flowers are in bloom, for many of us it signals the beginning of spring but for others it’s the start of allergy season. For those who suffer from allergies, symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, congestion, watery and itchy eyes are common. Allergies are a sign of [...]
 Tuesday, 14th of April 2009
According to TCM, throughout our body we have a network of 12 main meridians where Qi flows to regulate our bodily functions. When any strong emotion such as stress, anxiety, depression occurs it affects the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. The stress or any intense emotion causes these energy pathways to become obstructed. [...]
 Wednesday, 8th of April 2009
Your tongue’s appearance can reveal a lot about your body’s health condition. Different areas of your tongue represent the health of different organs in your body. When looking at the tongue, acupuncturists look at the shape, size, colour, moisture, coating and movement to see what is going on inside your body. Tongue diagnosis is used [...]
 Sunday, 22nd of March 2009
In a recent post on March 20,2009, the Asheville Humane Society received a dog that was unable to walk. It had injuries to the head and suffered from spinal injuires which only allowed him to scoot around on the front paws. The Doctors at Asheville Humane Society decided to try acupuncture on this particular dog. [...]
 Monday, 16th of March 2009
Eczema (dermatitis) is a condition that affects the outermost layer of the skin characterized by inflammation, redness, swelling, itching and in severe cases crusts, scabs and scales on the skin. Often there is a burning or itching sensation and usually accompanied with dry skin around the area. Factors that can cause eczema can be allergic, [...]
 Sunday, 15th of March 2009
A recent study published in Dynamic Medicine 2009, 8:2 tested to see whether there was any change in blood and oxygen flow to the trapezius muscle during and after acupuncture stimulation. Two different areas were looked at, the stimulated region and a distal area of [...]
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