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- Parents And Children Talk About Oriental Medicine- by
Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 fromLee TrittMedicine has done wonders in the past century. Between advances in and increased availability of healthcare, nutrition, education and sanitary procedures across the board, many health-concerns are no longer concerns at all and many diseases once common to childhood are rare or non-existent and, ...
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(2votes) - 4 Steps To Getting Motivated- by
Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 fromMistina Thomson"Do you ever wake up in the morning and think to yourself, ""It's time to make a change?"" Maybe you'd like to go back to school, land yourself that promotion, lose some weight, or just make time for a new hobby. If you're like most of us, you may have put off doing something you'd really like ...
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- Introducing: The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture- by
Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 fromTeresa ShenA Non Surgical Approach to Looking and Feeling Fabulous An exciting alternative to plastic surgery and potentially unhealthy "non invasive" techniques. Cosmetic Acupuncture Anti-Aging, Safe, Non-Surgical A Whole Body Revitalization Q: What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? A: Cosmetic Acupuncture ...
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- Needles For Pain Control??? Scientific Description Please!- by
Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 fromTeresa ShenAcupuncture can be the ideal solution to a myriad of traumas and bodily insults when in pain. The primary problem is one of pain and it’s sequel. Acupuncture addresses pain from several different avenues of approach. First, it works both on the central nervous system and the bioactive ...
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- Definition: Acupressure Training- by
Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteAcupressure: What You Need to Know Jin Shin Do ("The Way of the Compassionate Spirit") is a therapeutic technique of massage. It combines elements of Japanese acupressure, Chinese acupuncture, Reichian segmental theory, Qigong, principles of Ericksonian psychotherapy, and Taoist philosophy. ...
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- Definition: Acupressure Therapy- by
Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteAcupressure Therapy Acupoint Therapy is an extension of Willy Penzel's modern APM system (Akupunkt Massage), and it involves the stimulation of acupuncture points or meridians with a therapy stick. This differs from acupuncture which uses needles, acupressure or shiatsu which uses massage. ...
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- 定义:按摩Massage- by
Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteAcupressure Acupressure (a portmanteau of "acupuncture" and "pressure") is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique derived from acupuncture. In acupressure physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices. Reviews of acupressure clinical ...
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- Definition: Pressure Points- by
Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 fromStephanie OuellettePressure Points In the study of martial arts, practitioners do not focus just on increasing the "brute strength" of their strikes, but also on the target of their strikes to maximize the impact, and to achieve specific outcomes. There are several types of pressure points, each of which is ...
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- Definition: Energy Meridians- by
Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 fromStephanie Ouellette的能量经络通道,也被称为经络,in traditional Chinese medicine, is the common name of vessel and collaterals. It is the path of running qi and blood, communication inside and outside, and run through top and bottom. (Note: In Japan, "meridian" is known as "keiraku". In Korea, ...
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- Book Review: The Acupressure Atlas- by
Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ...
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- Book Review: Instant Emotional Healing- by
Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ...
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- Book Review: Touch for Health- by
Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ...
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- Book Review: Acupressure's Potent Points- by
Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ...
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- Book Review: The Book of Shiatsu- by
Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 fromStephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Acupressure. Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body to alleviate pain and stress. Michael Blate is the Official ...
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- Body Freedom Exercise (11): Pleasure Points- by
Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 fromAl Link and Pala CopelandPleasure Points Acupressure releases muscle tension and eliminates the toxins held in muscle tissue, enabling energy and blood to flow freely. As blood circulation increases, oxygen and other nutrients can nourish more areas of the body, naturally heightening your sensuality. Many of the same ...
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(1vote) - Back Pain, Acupuncture and the Kidney, Intestine Connection- by
Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 fromDr. Brett SaksIf you have consistent back pain, then getting the structural alignment checked by a chiropractic physician would be the first thing to do. The initial evaluation would likely include x-rays to see if there is any degeneration or other concerns with the bones and joints of the spine. Next, ...
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- Detoxify Your Body With Acupuncture- by
Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 fromSandra Kim LeongYou can detoxify your body with acupuncture. Acupuncture is a major treatment component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has been practised since several ages ago. The principle behind acupuncture lies on the balance of Qi (pronounced as chi) or the vital life energy force that ...
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- Healing Macular Degeneration With Acupuncture- by
Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 fromDr. Andy RosenfarbTreating Macular Degeneration with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine by Andy Rosenfarb, L.Ac., MTOM Macular Degeneration Macular Degeneration (ARMD-Aged Related Macular Degeneration) is the slow deterioration of the cells in the macula, a tiny yellowish area near the center of the retina. ...
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- *** G-Jo Acupressure: Instant Relief With The Touch of a Finger- by
Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 fromMichael BlateG-JO: INSTANT RELIEF WITH THE TOUCH OF A FINGER With the discovery that aspirin and other over-the-counter remedies can be easily abused -- often with dangerous side-effects -- health-conscious people are beginning to look toward natural alternatives for pain relief and aids to healing. One of ...
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- Facial acupuncture for wrinkles?- by
Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 fromJanet MartinHere’s a point worth considering: if you want to prevent wrinkles, visit your friendly neighborhood acupuncturist. Promoters of facial acupuncture claim this procedure can literally take years off your face since it eliminates facial lines, eye bags, and other skin problems. Known for ...
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- Unraveling The Practice Of Acupuncture- by
Submitted on Aug 17, 2007 fromKimarie HazelbakerAcupuncture is an alternative healing practice that originated in China. It has been used for centuries to heal a variety of health conditions. Acupuncture is performed by inserting needles into pressure points around the body. These pressure points are connected to other areas of the body ...
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- Tap Into Ancient Healing With Acupressure- by
Submitted on Aug 17, 2007 fromKimarie HazelbakerAcupressure is a Chinese alternative medicine treatment that is closely related to acupuncture. Acupressure does not involve needles, but instead uses the application of pressure to the pressure points in the body to promote healing. The pressure points used in acupressure are points in the ...
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- Personnal Painful Points (Ah Shi)- by
Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 fromDarrel DrumrightMany times a day I am asked, doc it hurts right here for no reason, (and the person points to the spot) why is that? Each moment your body is in constant communication with you, the driver. It only has a couple of ways to get your attention and pain is the most common method it uses. Pain ...
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- Accupressure Treatment for Jet Lag- by
Intercontinental flights are known to cause a phenomenon known as "JET LAG". Travelers and airline crews have complained of extreme fatigue, nausea, headaches, memory problems, attention lapses, clouded thinking, sleep and appetite disturbance, increased susceptibility to infections, depression, ...
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- Why Is ‘Licensed Acupuncturist’ a Deceptive Title?- by
Submitted on May 19, 2010 fromSteven SonmoreBeware! Acupuncture is just one part of our time tested health care system. As Licensed Acupuncturists, our scope of practice includes diagnosis, Chinese herbology, body movement, stretching, breathing exercises, food therapy, massage, moxabution, gua sha, cupping and more. Also, Chinese ...
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- Women Tend to Eat More Junk Food When Under Stress Easy Acupressure Technique Addresses Stress and Food Cravings- by
Do you reach for sugary or fatty snacks when you’re stressed? Do you have a bag of treats in your desk at work to soothe your frazzled nerves? If so, you aren’t alone. According to British researchers, women who feel stressed at work and at home are more likely than men to turn to ...
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- Acupressure Technique Improves Quality of Life for Children with Skin Conditions -- No Drugs or Extensive Therapy Needed- by
British researchers have determined that children with skin disorders are really suffering from the “heartbreak of psoriasis.” Accordingly, children with skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis rate their quality of life as poor, i.e. comparable to children with illnesses ...
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