Do You Think With Your Heart or Your Head?

"People mistakenly assume that their thinking is done by their head; it is actually done by the heart which first dictates the conclusion, then commands the head to provide the reasoning that will defend it..."Anthony de Mello A Jesuit priest from India, known for his writings and spiritual conferences.

Studies Show Acupuncture is Effective

I have recently found that the Examiner.com is a great resource for articles on alternative medicine. Here is another favorable article about acupuncture By Jeanne Grunert of The Norfolk Alternative Medicine ExaminerThe Effectiveness of Acupuncture"With acupuncture's growing acceptance in Western medicine, the body of research support its use has also grown. Although the Chinese have used

10 Practical, Easy, Activities to Balance Your Qi

1. Breath through your nose. Yes, the beginning can be that simple! Breathing through your nose increases your intake of nitric oxide. Nitric Oxide causes your blood vessels to relax and to widen, thereby opening up your arteries. This decreases your blood pressure, allows better blood flow to your heart and other important organs. To read more about the health benefits of Nitric Oxide click

Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth

From Acufinder.comBy: Diane Joswick, L.Ac., MSOMPregnancy is an amazing time in a woman's life. Many women report feeling healthier than they have ever felt before; however, the physical growth of the baby and changes in hormone levels can bring about pain, discomfort and a variety of health problems.Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can provide a safe, effective alternative for many of the

Scientific Validation of Acupuncture

This informative article is from The Examiner.comScientific validation of acupuncture - the science of alternative medicine part IV By Tracey Planinz Orlando Alternative Medicine ExaminerThis week's series has explored the science behind several alternative therapies, including herbs and homeopathy. Today's focus is acupuncture.

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Strawberries

Strawberries are at their peak now and will remain so through July. In addition to being an appealing valentine-shaped fruit that you can eat fresh or in pies and desserts, strawberries are good for you in special ways.In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) terms, strawberries are cooling in nature which make them the perfect summer food. They are good if you have a dry cough or sore throat.

The Law of Least Effort

"Accept people, situations, and events as they occur. Take responsibility for your situation and for all events seen as problems. Relinquish the need to defend your point of view." Deepak Chopra

Acupuncture and Marathon Runners

An article about acupuncture appeared just before the 40,000 runners took off in the Flora London Marathon. The author noted that serious runners “leave no stone unturned in their quest for speed, and the latest trend is acupuncture to ease weary limbs, niggling injuries and post-race fatigue. “Runners use acupuncture because it is believed that the needles stimulate the brain to release

Pet Owners Turning To Acupuncture

Here is an excerpt from yet another article talking about the increasing popularity of acupuncture for pets and their owners.from The Philadelphia InqurierBy Lori Aratani THE WASHINGTON POST Although some in the veterinary profession are skeptical, Americans' growing fascination with alternative medicine is influencing the kind of care their pets get. Veterinarians once shunned

Acupuncture May Enhance Nitric Oxide Levels

A few days ago I posted Nitric Oxide and Your Health. I talked about the important role Nitric Oxide plays in cardiovascular health. This past May a new study came out indicating that acupuncture may enhance the levels of Nitric Oxide in the body. Check it out...A study done at UCLA Medical Center in California concludes that one reason acupuncture is effective is because the needles increase the

Acupuncture Helps Pregnancy Symptoms

This post is from www.chinesemedicinetimes.comAcupuncture can help relieve the symptoms of indigestion in pregnancy, new research suggests.A small study involving 36 women found "significant improvements" among those treated with acupuncture.Digestive disorders are one of the most frequent complaints in pregnancy, with 45% to 80% of women reporting things like heartburn, pain or discomfort,

Nitric Oxide and Your Health

Nitric oxide is a colorless, odorless gas. A decade ago, discoveries about nitric oxide led to the development of the erectile dysfunction drug Viagra and earned three scientists a Nobel Prize . There are plenty of other reasons to know about nitric oxide.Nitric Oxide causes your blood vessels to relax and to widen, thereby opening up your arteries. This allows better blood flow to your heart

Lung Cancer Guidelines Point to Benefits of Acupuncture

From Acufinder.comBy: Sam Gaines, Staff WriterAcupuncture is now officially recommended for lung cancer patients experiencing fatigue, dyspnea, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, or to soothe symptoms of pain or nausea and vomiting.Evidence-based guidelines published by the American College of Chest Physicians in September recommend acupuncture for lung cancer patients experiencing fatigue, dyspnea

Martha Stewart Get's Acupuncture!

I am happy to report that Martha Stewart recently discussed, praised and received acupuncture on her show.To see the Video click here

3 Steps to Balance Your Qi

This post is from Delicious Living Magazineby Kathryn LeavittAccording to traditional Chinese medicine, maintaining your body's vital energy, or qi (pronounced "chee"), will ward off low energy and sickness. Here's how.Eat organic. Pesticides burden the liver and stagnate qi. Also avoid sugar, which has a similar effect.Work out. Exercise is the best way to get your qi flowing. Practicing tai chi

Acupuncture For Fertility

From the examiner.comby Arlene RiveraFertility treatment doesn't have to be risky and painfulMany current fertility treatments are expensive, time consuming, emotionally exhausting and risky for your health. But don’t lose hope; there are alternative methods of treating infertility that actually improve your health, both body and mind.AcupunctureFertility therapy via acupuncture has been

Oprah on Good Luck

“Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.”Oprah WinfreyI really like this quote

Traditional Chinese Medicine Used to Battle New Flu

This article is from China DailyBy Shan Juan6/02/09Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is being widely used to treat A(H1N1) flu patients in China, a senior health official confirmed Monday. "China has been, so far, the only country worldwide to introduce traditional medicine, particularly the TCM, which had been practiced for thousands of years in the nation in the treatment of diseases," said

FREE LAURA LING AND EUNA LEE

The following is from Depak Chopra.comPlease spread the word and support Laura Ling and Euna Lee. Vigils for Laura and Euna will be held today, June 3rd in Santa Monica, New York, San Francisco, WDC, Portland, Chicago, Orlando or Birmingham. A link with more info and locations in other cities is here: {website}. Please also sign the petition {online petition} which will be given to the State

NHS to Give Back Pain Acupuncture

This story is from the BBC News26 May 2009Patients with persistent low back pain should be offered acupuncture, massages or exercises on the NHS, says guidance.It is the first time the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has explicitly backed the use of complementary therapies. The rationing watchdog said evidence suggests they help and will be cost effective if doctors stop