Senin, 31 Mei 2010

Celine Dion Used Acupuncture To Improve Her Chances Of Getting Pregnant

Singer Celine Dion, 42, is pregnant with twins after years of trying to conceive, This was her sixth IVF attempt. I was happy to see that CNN reported she used acupuncture to improve her chances of getting pregnant. Not only a wonderful singer but also a smart lady! Combining acupuncture treatment with IVF is becoming increasingly popular due to the good results and continued positive

Jumat, 28 Mei 2010

Chinese Medicine and Diabetes

Did you know that Chinese Medicine can be very beneficial for people with Diabetes? Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help control blood sugar and diabetic neuropathies, as well as other issues that come up related to the Diabetes. To learn more read this post!From The Portland Acupuncture Blogby Amy Chitwood BurslemIt’s time that we knew the basics facts about diabetes and how it

Senin, 24 Mei 2010

A Happy Story - Puppy's Life Transformed With Acupuncture

Acupuncture for animals is becoming more popular everyday. I don't needle animals but I do try a little bit of acupressure on my cats and they seem to appreciate it. This story comes from England and I am happy to hear that Kai the dog has had so much benefit from acupuncture.From The UK News source The Dailymail onlineBy Sarah Stacey"I’m a firm believer in the healing power of acupuncture"When

Senin, 17 Mei 2010

A Chinese Wise Man Once Said...




"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."

Sun Tzu

An Ancient Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher who is believed to have authored The Art of War, a famous and influential Chinese book on military strategy considered to be a prime example of Taoist thinking.

Sabtu, 15 Mei 2010

Doctors Using Acupuncture in Iraq During Drug Shortage

Great Information from Acufinder.com"Iraqi doctors faced with a shortage of anesthetic drugs in a capital city hit by years of conflict have successfully used acupuncture to treat mothers during cesarean section births.
In a letter published in the British Journal, Acupuncture in Medicine, Dr. Zcherky, the senior anesthesiologist at the Red Crescent Hospital for Gynecology & Obstetrics in

Rabu, 12 Mei 2010

Chinese Medicinal Cocktails ???

The Vancouver Sun recently had an article that made me smile. Danielle Tatarin bar manger at the new chic Keefer Hotel in Vancouver, Canada has been mixing up cocktails with an Asian twist. Below are some quotes from her interview. Be sure to check out the original article as she even gives out one of her "ancient" cocktail recipes - The Tigers Tail. This Keefer Bar cocktail features

Senin, 10 Mei 2010

Another Reason To Be Grateful For All My Wonderful Girlfriends

I just read a very interesting article by Gale Berkowitz which talks about how having good female friends contributes to a longer, healthier, and more vital life. Here are some excerpts about this landmark study that came out of UCLA.UCLA Study On Friendship Among Women - An alternative to fight or flight"A landmark UCLA study suggests friendships between women are special.

Jumat, 07 Mei 2010

Flowers Used In Chinese Herbal Medicine

Another creative and informative article by Cathy Margolin L.A.c.Flowering plants are smart. They know how to grab our attention and the attention of passing insects. Flowers are intentionally flaunting sex. Makes perfect sense really, since it's the flowers job to manage the reproduction of the plant. Plants produce beautiful flower petals of varying colors and shapes to advertise the

Rabu, 05 Mei 2010

Something Special for Expectant Mothers - A Massage

Image courtesy of Birth Balance Blog From- workingwellresources - By Sue Shekut, Owner, Working Well Massage, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, Certified Wellness Coach, ACSM Personal Trainer Prenatal massage therapy is an area that is generating more and more research. Right now a few of my massage clients are pregnant. I thought

Minggu, 02 Mei 2010

Even Princes Get Scammed

A charity set up by Prince Charles of England that uses integrative treatments, including acupuncture, was reportedly shut down for fraud - money fraud and money laundering, not treatment malpractice. Of course, the buzz will be about "alternative" treatments rather than the fact that any administrator can have illegal business practices. However, it is a reminder to PLEASE, use trusted,