Louis Pasteur, the man who first theorized that germs were the cause behind all disease, also contributed to the development of the first vaccinations. On his deathbed, he recanted, and claimed that “the Terrain is everything, the Germ is nothing”. The idea that flu and common cold, even in the presence of a virus, are…
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Chinese Herbs Effectively Prevent and Cure H1N1/Swine Flu!
It’s true; using four simple and powerful Chinese herbs has been shown to effectively treat Swine Flu. Recently, Ditan Hospital in Beijing reported that, “88 out of 117 patients treated for (H1N1) the disease only on the herbs fully recovered and were discharged”. This is a higher success rate than any conventional prescription drug has…
Chinese Medicine: A Cure for Infertility?
Have you been trying to get pregnant, and finding that it is harder than you thought? You are not alone; 1 in 6 couples in the US qualify as “infertile”. Statistically, rates of infertility have been on the rise for years, and this may be linked to toxins in our environment, stress, and poor diet…
New Studies Confirm Acupuncture Helps PCOS!
For Women With PCOS, Acupuncture And Exercise May Bring Relief, Reduce Risks By: The American Physiological Society Study finds acupuncture and exercise decrease a key marker for disease Exercise and electro-acupuncture treatments reduce sympathetic nerve activity in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), according to a new study. The finding is important because women with…
Ancient Chinese Herb Effective Against Swine Flu
I found this article on line recently and thought it was very interesting! Scientists at the Kaohsiung Medial University in Taiwan have discovere that the roots of a plant used in 1918 to fight the Spanish influenza pandemic produces natural antiviral compounds that kill the swine flu virus, H1N1. Ferula asafetida is commonly known as…
Protect Yourself Against Swine Flu this Fall and Winter!
Recently, both the White House and the WHO gave reports predicting an “explosion” of the Swine Flu during the rest of 2009. They warn of a possible 2 million hospitalizations and around 90,000 deaths from the flu. The philosopher Confucius has been quoted as saying, around 551 BC, “A man who does not think and…
BACK 2 SCHOOL SPECIAL
Does the back to school rush have you feeling spun out and stressed? Are you carrying extra tension in your back and shoulders? My Co-worker, Tyra Corona, and I are offering a great deal on a combo package for you! Saturday Sept. 5th, and Saturday Sept. 19th, 10 Am-6 Pm 45 minutes of acupuncture followed…
I’m Treating my Thyroid; Why am I still exhausted?
You may be one of the thousands of people who has been diagnosed as having a low functioning thyroid gland, and, is currently receiving treatment in the form of thyroid hormone replacement. But, for many on meds such as Armour or Synthroid, even when the numbers on lab work have worked their way back in…
Go With the Flow: Can Acupuncture Help My PMS?
If you are a woman (or the partner of one), chances are you are not unfamiliar with the irritability, fatigue, mood swings, bloating, cramping, and other symptoms associated with the time leading up to and through a woman’s menses. Conventional medicine has little to offer in the way of treatment aside from symptomatic pain relief,…
Chinese Medicine, Facial Acupuncture, and Beauty: More Than Skin Deep
In the past year, Cosmetic Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture has been popping up everywhere from TV to full service spas. This intriguing treatment offers a relaxing, holistic option that may be for you if you are looking to delay or reverse signs of aging, but the thought of using chemical injections and surgical procedures to slow…