acupoints, acupuncture points, hair care, hair health, natural remedies, scalp health, scalp massage, traditional chinese medicine
Few people know that hair acupoints are a thing and that by massaging the scalp and adding pressure to these acupuncture points, one can improve the health condition of one’s scalp and, with that, the state of one’s hair. When the weather is dry and cold, your hair often suffers and can become weak and ...
How does one react to emergencies like a fainting or panic attack, heart attack, or stroke? According to Ellen Nguyen, traditional Chinese medicine has always had a first aid method. When someone fainted, in the old days when there was no Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) methods were used to give first aid, but ...
The pleasantries of life come in all colors and flavors when it comes to sugary and oily foods. Diabetes is mainly caused by too much of the “sweet and oily life.” If you have high blood sugar continuously, the cause is most probably the types of food you eat and the amount you consume in ...
Neiguan is one of the most efficient acupuncture points on the human body, with a variety of applications for syndromes throughout the body. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there is a saying: “The legs are the second heart of the human body.” It is a common understanding in TCM that “all diseases come from the ...
Most of us know that acupuncture can help treat and relieve many ailments’ symptoms. But did you know that even just massaging acupuncture points can provide relief? That’s great news for those who have a fear of needles! Basic knowledge Causes of some common symptoms according to traditional Chinese medicine: Massaging acupuncture points Indications: Gastritis, gastric ulcer, poor ...
There are major energy pathways, or meridians, located along the back that can be stimulated by bumping the back. There are also extensive nerve systems and acupuncture points located along and on either side of the spine that are connected to all four limbs and many internal organs. The Du Meridian, located in the middle of the back, is ...
Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by sharp pain and numbness radiating down the sciatic nerve, from the lower back to the buttocks and down the leg. It’s most commonly found in people aged between 25 and 45, and it’s typically only on one side of the body. There are multiple potential causes for sciatica; the ...
Leg cramps are most commonly experienced in the calf or the toes and can be very uncomfortable. A cramp can be brought on by the cold, strenuous exercise, or a calcium deficiency, to name a few causes. In Chinese medicine theory, however, leg cramps are said to arise from the energies of cold and damp ...
Since the beginning of time, or so it seems, people have continually sought the elusive dream of immortality, and this desire has resulted in many traditional techniques for living a long life being passed down from generation to generation. There are several ancient Chinese health tips that are inexpensive, simple to do, and believed to ...