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Articles
Treating Your Allergies
Spring is officially here with warmer weather, longer days, new growth appearing, and, of course, wind and pollen. Yes, for many people this is the signal of the onset of allergy season. Allergic rhinitis, also called seasonal allergies, is caused by an over-reaction of the immune system to natural material in the environment, with pollen [...]
2012 Spring Cleanse
It's just about SPRING! That wonderful time of year when the air seems clean, nature explodes with life and color and, if you're like us, you just want to get outside and be a part of it all. Our Spring Cleanse Special is all about getting healthy and in tune with nature – starting with [...]
Women’s Health and Oriental Medicine
Most people are not aware of the extent of how Oriental medicine can help with women’s health issues. Gynecology and the treatment of women’s diseases has been a field of specialization in Oriental medicine since the medicine’s inception thousands of years ago. Oriental medicine offers the opportunity for women to treat their health conditions in [...]
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine in focused on making customized herbal formulas to treat the symptoms and root cause of conditions. We choose from over 300 herbs to make unique formulas created specifically for individual needs. We also offer convenient premade pill formulas. Our herbs meet or exceed international GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards. Chinese herbal medicine [...]
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Acupuncture
The practice of acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body. It’s effect is to remove blockages that prevent blood and “qi”(pronounced chee)-the body’s energy- from reaching vital tissues and organs. Qi is the energy that keeps our life systems functioning, our hearts pumping blood, and our bodies moving. Qi [...]
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Moxibustion
Moxibustion (‘moxa’ for short) involves burning the herb Ai Ye (mugwort or Artemisia vulgaris) over specific acupuncture points. Moxa, rich in cineole and eucalyptus essential oils, facilitates the movement of Qi and blood sending deep, penetrating heat into the body. Moxa is analgesic – it stimulates the adrenal glands and secretes anti-inflammatory hormones such as [...]
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Gua Sha
Gua Sha is a healing technique used in Asia by practitioners of Traditional Medicine, in both the clinical setting and in homes, but little known in the West. It involves palpation and cutaneous stimulation where the skin is pressured, in strokes, by a round-edged instrument; that results in the appearance of small red petechiae [...]
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Cupping
Cupping is an ancient Chinese method of causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in cups placed on the skin either by means of heat or suction. This draws up the underlying tissues. When the cup is left in place on the skin for a few minutes, blood stasis is formed and localized healing [...]
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Dietary Therapy
Acupuncturists are trained in Oriental nutrition. An integrated approach is used to help each patient discover which foods are best for their specific constitution, diagnostic patterns, and health goals. Traditional Chinese Nutrition looks at the effects that particular foods have on each individual. Foods can provide immediate relief of a condition and promote long term [...]
