Rhomboid muscle pain is a common form of back pain that occurs in the rhomboid muscle – located in the upper central back and connecting the scapula to the spinal column. From a western medicine standpoint, there are many types of injury and overexertion that can cause rhomboid muscle pain. Chinese medicine practitioners also note […]
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Medical research and patient case studies show that acupuncture can help with arthritis pain. Though research into acupuncture treatment and its effects on arthritis is still developing, researchers believe the practice may help by doing the following: Blocking or confusing pain signals Reducing inflammation Improving circulation Reducing stress and anxiety associated with pain Acupuncture treatments
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In Chinese medicine, neuropathy is a result of excess wind or dampness, which are common pathologies that can cause a variety of health conditions, according to practitioners. Chinese medicine recommends certain herbs to resolve neuropathy, including Hai Tong Pi. Specifically, Hai Tong Pi is recommended for lower body neuropathy. An important consideration for Chinese medicine
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For breastfeeding women that have chronic low milk supply (CLMS), western medicine offers few treatment options to improve lactation. Regular breastfeeding and pumping can stimulate milk supply and help to an extent, but Chinese medicine can also provide potential treatment options. Wang Bu Liu Xing is one such option for women experiencing CLMS. Wang Bu
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In Chinese medicine, kidney stones are a well-studied condition that can have one of several causes. As such, the first step for a physician is to differentiate the cause of the kidney stones so it can be properly treated. Among Chinese practitioners, a common treatment option for kidney stones is herbal therapy. Hai Jin Sha,
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Chinese medicine practitioners can provide several natural treatment options to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) patients, including: Acupuncture Herbal therapy Dietary modification Help with smoking cessation or weight loss HS is a painful condition that can significantly reduce quality of life, but there are few proven treatments that can address the condition. Typically, a combination of skin
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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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See our published article on Chinese Medicine’s Role in Improving Heart Failure Outcomes
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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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