Category Archives: "Chinese Medicine"

Do you smell that? Covid and Anosmia
Covid and Anosmia COVID-19 is rampant, and those who have had the virus have experienced a wide variety of symptoms, with covid and anosmia one of the most common.  Some, especially the young, are lucky to experience no [...]
Give the Gift of Acupuncture!
  The Gift of Acupuncture During this Holiday season, surprise your friends and family with the gift of Acupuncture and better health. We are offering gift certificates in any amount. Certificates may be used for massage, [...]
Cupping in Acupuncture
Cupping in Acupuncture and the News! Cupping, sometimes referred to as fire cupping, is an age-old technique used to relieve muscular skeletal or myofascial pain. It is also used to treat anxiety. During the procedure, [...]
Acupuncture for Constipation
Acupuncture for Constipation? Yes!Many years ago, a family member whose diet consists mainly of burgers, pizza, and monster drinks, was stricken with a severe case of constipation.  His stomach distended and he could not go [...]
Celebrities Use Acupuncture!
Celebrities Use Acupuncture? Yes!Thinking of trying acupuncture for the first time?  Want to know who else has tried it? Many celebrities are known to use Chinese Medicine.  A quick web search will produce a list of [...]
What are “Windgates”
What are "Windgates"? In Chinese medicine, wind (or "feng:") and cold are two external causes of disease. Some of your "windgates" are located on the front and back of your neck.  These are points of entry and exit for cold and wind. [...]
What is Cupping Therapy?
What is Cupping Therapy? American athletes are finally using a technique known to the Chinese for thousands of years, cupping therapy. "Fire cupping" or simply "cupping" as acupuncturists refer to it, is now a new rage among [...]
QiGong: An Exercise in Energy
QiGong (pronounced "Chee gõng") is an ancient Chinese healthcare system that incorporates physical poses and methodical breathing. The term QiGong is made up of two Chinese words "Qi" and "Gong."  Qi is the energy or "life force" that [...]
Interesting Facts About Acupuncture
Interesting facts about acupuncture that you may not have known, and may find curious. From tongue characteristics and pain management to Presidents who've used acupuncture as treatment, you're sure to find these acupuncture facts [...]
What is Gua Sha?
Have you ever wondered, What is Gua Sha? Although it has different names in different cultures, gua-sha is a Chinese term loosely meaning "scraping sand bruises." Gua-sha is a scraping technique used by acupuncturists to remove [...]
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