Whether your pain is in your neck, hip, ankle, or stomach, here are a few things you should know about acupuncture for pain relief.
Read moreA Balm for Belly Blues: Maya Abdominal Massage and Gynecological Health
When is the last time you experienced discomfort or dysfunction related to digestion, menstruation, fertility, or injury in the pelvis or lower back? Unfortunately, the answer for many of us is, “Um, yesterday.” We live in a time in which issues with digestive and gynecological function run rampant amongst women of all ages. We also live in a culture in which we are often out of touch, both literally and figuratively, with our bellies. Learn more about Chinese medicine's take on abdominal health and how Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy can help to address a range of abdominal issues.
Read moreChinese Medicine Makes Sense Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic and debilitating gastrointestinal disorder that fits into the category of 'functional' diseases in Western medicine. This basically means that, while there are clear and present symptoms for the patient, Western medicine has not yet figured out the cause of the distress. This kind of disorder ('functional', a wide range of symptoms across systems, partly connected to emotions), is exactly the kind of situation where Traditional Chinese Medicine shines forth. Plus, the British Dietetic Association recently published some dietary guidelines for sufferers of IBS.
Read moreAcupuncture In The News
What's Good For You?? Acupuncture! Seems like acupuncture has been in the news more and more recently. Integrating Health has picked out a few recent highlights to share with you. Whether you're suffering from seasonal allergies, knee pain, digestive distress, or just plain stress, acupuncture can help!
Read moreYou Don't Have To Run A Marathon
Whether you have low back, neck, or shoulder pain from sitting at the computer, or acute knee pain from pounding the pavement too hard, Tai Chi and Qi Gong are two systems of exercise that get your Qi and blood moving, with great benefits for physical and mental health and recovery from pain.
Read moreImagine Your Body As A City
Australia's RMIT University has made a short video explaining the basics of acupuncture theory.
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