Candida is a naturally occurring fungus that develops in both women and men although, in a lot of instances, an overgrowth of this tends to occur in women at least once in their lifetime. This overgrowth is known as Candidiasis and a few men may suffer from this, as well. The most common form of Candidiasis is a fungus known as Candida albicans and it … Continue reading
Your eyes are the mirrors of your soul and it reflects your emotions and even your state of health and mind. It is essential to maintain the health of this very important organ of the body. Your mouth is the organs you use to impress people and express your thoughts. And so you should keep it odor-free and keep your teeth and gums healthy and … Continue reading
One of the best therapies that IBS sufferers can turn to is acupuncture. This oriental type of treatment can be used effectively to relieve IBS symptoms. Originating in China, acupuncture is a multi-millennial mode of treatment that is designed to bring back good health by enhancing and balancing the distribution of qi throughout the body. Qi is what the Chinese refers to as life or … Continue reading
Presently, a fifth of adults in the United States suffer from one type or another form of IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. That translates into around 44 million individuals! This statistic is an ominous sign that there are other and even more untold numbers of people who are experiencing digestive conditions such as dietary sensitivities(food allergies, dairy or gluten intolerance, etc.), GERD and Crohn’s Disease.… Continue reading
The ancient Chinese believe that the skin has a distinct function that directly affects certain internal organs pathologically and physically. It also considered the largest organ of the body. Some of the internal organs associated with the skin include:
The Large Intestine
A strong relationship exists between the Large Intestine and the skin. Toxins may accumulate in the Large Intestine if the person consumes too … Continue reading
One of the most widespread health problems for a lot of people around the world these days is hypotension or low blood pressure. This condition especially affects individuals 45 years of age and older.
What is Hypotension?
Hypertension and hypotension are two sides of the same coin and they both involve blood pressure; the former is a condition in which the heart exerts too much … Continue reading
Endometriosis is a condition that affects a great number of women all over the world. In the United States, about 60% of women suffer from this condition each year.
Endometriosis is the development of endometrial cells outside of the uterus. Normally these cells develop within the lining of the uterus. In endometriosis, however, the endometrial tissue may develop on the bowels and other parts of … Continue reading
There are different strategies a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner can take when it comes to dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea or painful menstruation treatment primarily focuses on the main complaint of the patient: pain during menstruation. This condition is considered acute and needs to be immediately addressed over any other symptoms. Not only do TCM practitioners address the pain and other overlying symptoms of dysmenorrhea, they also … Continue reading
Based on the people who believe and practice TCM or traditional Chinese medicine in Jacksonville, acupuncture is one very good way of treating acne. The reason for this is acupuncture’s ability to cure disease by helping bring back balance in the body. Certain internal imbalances can result in skin problems such as acne.
Acupuncture works on the principle of life energy flowing throughout the … Continue reading
Researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia were able to show that mild electrical stimulation on the acupoint P6 (Pericardium 6 or the Neiguan point) located in the wrist can help lessen the relaxations on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that are the causes of a gastrointestinal condition known as acid reflux. When this acupoint is stimulated with acupressure or acupuncture needles combined with … Continue reading