There is some compelling research that suggests acupuncture can be a viable treatment option for tinnitus. Acupuncture may help the condition in the following ways: Reducing anxiety and stress Improving circulation Helping with chronic conditions that may trigger tinnitus Offsetting the side effects of some medications There are many potential causes of tinnitus, but because […]
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Dysentery and Xie Bai Chinese medicine has studied dysentery extensively and is therefore an excellent reference point for people seeking to better understand Chinese medicine and its treatment philosophies. How Does Chinese Medicine Explain Dysentery? In Chinese medicine, dysentery is the result of pathogenic qi clumping or congealing in certain meridians, or qi channels. Specifically,
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Acupuncture is an effective adjunct therapy for many pain-related conditions, including sciatica. Although more research is needed, physicians believe that acupuncture can help sciatica patients by: Stimulating the release of endorphins and the body’s natural painkillers Modulating nervous system communication Improving circulation Reducing stress and anxiety A combination of the above factors may be at
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Edema is the medical term for fluid buildup, and in Chinese medicine, it typically signals a problem with the body’s water metabolism. Western physicians associate water metabolism with the kidneys, as they are part of the urinary system and are responsible for removing excess fluid from the body. In Chinese medicine, the kidneys also play
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In Chinese medicine, chronic pancreatitis may be caused by dysfunction in the liver, spleen, and stomach. In fact, Chinese medicine practitioners do not consider the pancreas to be a distinct organ from the rest of the GI system. Instead, the pancreas’ functions are delegated to other GI organs, and Gao Liang Jiang and Xiang Fu
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Abdominal Pain, Glomus and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang In Chinese medicine, abdominal pain is often caused by a glomus – a type of pain that’s characterized by its “softness” and the GI symptoms it may cause. There are several types of glomera, but they all generally affect the spleen and stomach and the meridians
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Given its highly individualized nature, recurrent vomiting can be difficult to treat. A reliable therapy in Chinese medicine is Gao Liang Jiang, which is used to resolve vomiting in patients due to cold in the stomach or spleen. What Can Cause Recurrent Vomiting? In Chinese (and western) medicine, there can be many causes of recurrent
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In Chinese medicine, problems with sperm motility often originate in the kidneys. The kidneys are a critical organ in men’s health, as practitioners believe it supports energy, motivation, and sexual health/desire. When Chinese medicine practitioners treat male reproductive issues, they frequently target the kidneys. Kidney deficiencies can be the result of deficiencies in other organs.
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In Chinese medicine, a chronic cough is the result of the lungs’ qi moving upward, a disruption in what’s considered healthy. When the lungs are functioning properly, the body’s life energy (qi) is “descended,” or directed down through the lungs. If this flow is blocked or reversed, it manifests as a cough. Practitioners therefore target
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