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March 16th 2011

Acupuncture for Hot Flashes

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Despite the chilly temperature outside, suffering a hot flash is never a pleasant experience. For women going through menopause this symptom is all to common and many are left desperately seeking new forms of relief. The Seattle Times recently highlighted a study that was published in the Journal of Acupuncture in Medicine. Participants in the study were all…

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February 2nd 2011

A Traditional Chinese Medicine View on Heart Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the heart as the “monarch” of the body with all of the other vital organs working together to serve and protect it. When viewed in this manner the concept of a healthy heart takes into account the health of the entire body. Should a problem arise with another essential organ such as the liver or kidneys, it in turn can disrupt the healthy flow…

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January 12th 2011

A Traditional Chinese View on Detoxification

If you are like most people, one of your main New Year’s Resolutions was probably  to detox from the overload of holiday food and drink. Such rich food and drink puts added stress on our liver, kidneys and intestines, which begin sending us warning signs that it may in fact be time for a detox.

When thinking of how the body attempts to detoxify one must keep in mind the…

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August 17th 2010

Acupuncture and Headaches

There are over 200 known types of headache with different locations, degrees and qualities of pain, patterns of appearance, times of endurance, and causative factors. There is even a type called “medication overuse headache” due to the excessive intake of painkillers for headaches!
Studies suggest that the level of endorphins in the body may have a…

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May 18th 2010

What is Acupuncture?

Teaching Aide for Learning Acupuncture

Acupuncture restores balance to the body and mind. This is done by placing very small, thin, sterile needles along energy pathways called meridians. These meridian lines send powerful messages to our body promoting a harmonious relationship bewteen our vital organs and our mind. Treating the body in this manner allows the Post Author: kami.fasan Categories: Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine

April 30th 2010

What to Expect During Acupuncture Consultation

During your consultation the Doctor will discuss your major health concerns with you and asses the health of your body by performing a simple and brief examination.

This will include looking at the color and texture of your tongue, reading your pulse and examining the eyes. You are encouraged to ask any questions about the process that you may have, and a treatment plan will be developed based on your…

Post Author: monique.zizzy Categories: Acupuncture
April 30th 2010

You can Quit Smoking!

Acupuncture is a safe, gentle, and highly effective way to quit smoking. During an acupuncture treatment, the body releases a chemical element which has an effect similar to that of nicotine, so that the nerves can be relaxed without the continuous dosage of nicotine. This means that Acupuncture can not only treat your underlying…

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April 30th 2010

Pediatric health Care and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pediatric Tui Na, also know as Chinese Pediatric Massage, is a technique employed by practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine that influences a child’s energetic flow in the same way as acupuncture, but uses gentle massage to activate the various points instead of needles.

Techniques are deigned to boost the function of the internal organs by balancing their intrinsic energies, strengthening the immune system, and promoting brain…

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April 30th 2010

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture was originally developed for patients with paralysed muscles due to facial paralysis or stroke. The result was so cosmetically profound that it was transformed into an anti-ageing beauty treatment.

Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy is applied to bring a healing sense of balance to the whole body, which is the perfect integration of beauty and Post Author: monique.zizzy Categories: Acupuncture

April 30th 2010

Tui Na

Finger pressure is used to stimulate the acupoints and meridians on the left palm and arm of infants. Pressure on specific combinations of acupoints help open and balance energy pathways that have been restricted thus promoting the flow of Qi and blood in the meridians and its collateral’s.  A part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture..this is a wonderful treatment. Call Bellevue Post Author: monique.zizzy Categories: Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine