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Bring Forth the Pioneers! TCM’s Spring Personality
Many of us have noticed a dandelion pushing itself through a crack in concrete, and may have even stopped to marvel at its sense of determination to live and grow. This little wonder is the energy of Spring, the energy of new life bursting into existence.
In Chinese Medicine theory, that energy that comes with springtime is represented by the
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Which Migraine Are You?
Migraines affect about 10% of people worldwide. Anyone who suffers from migraines can tell you, as far as headaches go, migraines are in a class of their own. In general, migraines tend to be one-sided with severe pain, but what differentiates a migraine from other headaches are the accompanying symptoms that can include visual disturbances, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting,
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Also tagged blood, cold, damp, digestion, external wind, fire, headache, migraine, pain, phlegm, stagnation, yang
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What is Anxiety? Insights from East & West
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the US.
Despite very different medical terminology used by Eastern and Western practitioners, there are significant overlaps in the understanding of how anxiety disorders can arise and play out in the body.
For example, the heart plays a central role in Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM) understanding of anxiety.
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Acupuncture and Fibroids – Which Fibroids are you?
Uterine fibroids are benign growths on the wall of the uterus. They represent the most common gynecological non-cancerous tumors in reproductive females. It is estimated that 80% of women will have uterine fibroids at some point in their reproductive years. Many are symptom free and unaware, but for some women, fibroids can cause heavy bleeding, irregular periods, abdominal bloating and
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Also tagged blood stasis, cold, cycle, damp, estrogen, growth, gynecology, hormones, ibroids, masses, menstrual, phlegm, reproductive, research, stagnation, uterine, uterus
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TCM Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an attack on the liver brought on by a virus. It results in liver inflammation and various symptoms. Prognosis is broadly dependent on the type of infection, as there are different variants of the virus. Types A and E are acute, while B and C are often chronic infections. Hepatitis type B or C can go away on
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