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Monthly Archives: March 2017
Acupuncture and colon cancer
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States with about 60,000 deaths from it every year. Like all cancer, treatment can be long, uncomfortable and come with many side effects. Those getting chemotherapy may experience nausea, vomiting, postoperative pain, cancer related pain, insomnia and anxiety. The chronic pain can significantly impact quality of life. Most patients
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TCM for Low Back Pain
by Qineng Tan, L.Ac., Ph.D.
The American College of Physicians has just recently issued new guidelines regarding the treatment of low back pain – specifically advocating that patients first choose natural and alternative therapies, such as acupuncture and massage, over pain medications.
Acupuncture is the one modality recommended for both chronic and acute back pain.
Pain in the lower
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All About Moxibustion
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical system that incorporates numerous methods for treating disease and illness. One of the tools found in the toolbox of the TCM practitioner is known as moxibustion.
Moxibustion is a technique that involves the burning of mugwort, known as moxa, which is an herb that facilitates healing. The purpose of moxibustion is to stimulate
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Wisdom Story from Dr. Tan – Bian Que and the King
There once was a well-known Chinese physician who lived over 2300 years ago, named Bian Que. One day, the King called Bian Que to him and asked him: “I hear you have two brothers who are also physicians. Can you tell me–who is the best physician? Now, be honest!”
Bian Que answered, “My oldest brother is the best. My second
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