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Tag Archives: acupressure
5 Ways to Quickly Alleviate Back Pain
Back pain is often what leads people to their first Acupuncture experience. It’s one of the most frequent complaints heard by medical professionals in general. 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point during their lives, and worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability.
Standard modern day approaches to back pain include physical therapy,
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Acupressure for Digestion: Press to Digest!
In TCM theory, digestion represents the central axis around which everything else revolves. It provides our main source of (post-natal) energy from the breakdown and absorption of food. Even minor disruptions in this system can progress to significant and varied health problems.
Treatment, of course, depends on the severity of the problem. As long as emergency situations are ruled
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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month: TCM Tips for Bright Eyes & Healthy Vision
“The eyes are the window to the soul” as the saying goes. This couldn’t be held more true in Traditional Chinese Medical theory as we look to the eyes to diagnose the quality of the shen, or spirit. Clear, bright eyes tell us the spirit is vital and strong, whereas dull eyes that lack spark suggest emotional struggles.
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