Acupuncturists believe that certain health problems, like addiction or withdrawal, are caused by blocked or stagnant energy in your body. They insert small needles into various energy pathways to break up blockages and get energy flowing in...
Your hands work hard, and you may find yourself rubbing them unconsciously in an attempt to relax them or alleviate pain. According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are several points on your hand that not only help with pain, but may...
Pressure points in the body offer practitioners of a medical form of treatment known as acupressure the ability to relieve pain for many individuals, states AmericanAcupuncture.com. Acupressure has been used for generations to treat pain. Similar...
Stress and anxiety affect most people at some stage of their lives. According to nonprofit health resource Helpguide.org, a small amount of stress can be beneficial; it may aid performance under pressure and help an individual stay focused and...
Headache relief does not necessarily mean you have to pop open a bottle of ibuprofen, though this conventional method is an effective remedy. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers some natural pain relief remedies to ease the pain of a...
According to 2008 information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40 million Americans lack health insurance, and of those who are covered, many are underinsured with policies that do not adequately cover the cost of treatments...
Exercising with Chinese health balls builds strength and stimulates the acupuncture points in the palm of the hand. Relaxing muscles, relieving stress, promoting sleep and improving blood circulation are just some of the healthful benefits. While...
Spasms are involuntary sudden movements of muscles that are usually short-lived and harmless. Occasionally, they can be long in duration, resulting in an excruciating burst of pain, and can lead to tearing of muscle tissue and dislocation of...
Acupuncture is a traditional form of Oriental medicine widely practiced throughout Asia and Europe that is now gaining recognition as a form of complementary or alternative medicine in the United States. Acupuncturists practice a method using...
Chinese massage techniques date back as far as 5,000 years. While Americans and other westerners may view a massage as a way to relax and work out muscle aches and tension, Chinese traditional medicine views massage as a powerful medical technique...
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese therapy for pain and many illnesses through the manipulation of needles into specific areas of the body known as acupoints. Although clinical evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture has not been fully...
Acne can occur for a variety of reasons in all skin types and in individuals of all ages. Whether resulting from poor diet, stress, skin irritation, medication side effects, environmental pollutants or age, there is usually an underlying cause...
Acupuncture has been used for millennia in China and other Asian countries in order to treat disease, infection and chronic ailments. Recently, it has become popular in the West as more practitioners are trained in the ancient art, and scientific...
Exercise balls can add versatility to any fitness program and are available in various forms. At home or inth gym, they help you incorporate non-traditional methods of strength training into your exercise regimen. The top exercise balls used among...
A number of pressure points in the body are believed to be connected specifically to different areas. The alternative medicine belief is that these points block energy, while traditional western medicine relates more to the nerve innervation....
The primary difference between acupressure and acupuncture is that acupressure uses finger pressure to stimulate the body's pressure points, while acupuncture uses needles to mildly pierce the skin to stimulate those same pressure points. The few...
Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago and is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. It aims to restore and maintain health through stimulation of specific points on the body. The National Center for Biotechnology...
Chinese medicine theory holds that the body is made up of energy, or qi, which runs in lines called meridians. The qi concentrates along these meridians, giving rise to specific points, which can then be stimulated to produce specific effects....
Pregnancy brings with it many joys, but it can also bring a variety of associated pains. Even a completely healthy pregnancy sends the body through an array of rapid changes that can leave the body aching and the mom-to-be in search of relief.
Acupressure and acupuncture are both forms of alternative and complementary medicine and are very similar. Both of these techniques use the same key anatomical pressure points. The major difference between the two is that acupressure involves...
Migraines tend to be one of the most incapacitating types of headaches, according to the World Health Organization. However, those who frequently suffer from migraines can choose from a variety of treatments that might help diminish or eliminate...
Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is a circulatory condition when the body's arteries have become narrow and blood flow is diminished to the limbs. The legs and arms are most often affected by the condition. Symptoms include pain when walking,...
Swelling, also referred to as edema, is a common side effect of pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, during pregnancy your body produces 50 percent more blood and body fluid to help nourish your baby, soften your body and...
Having face and neck pain is a pain. Whether acute or chronic, whether its cause relates to something you did or is due to factors out of your control, living with this type of pain is difficult. To make matters worse, available pain medications...
Many cultures use putative energy fields, also known as biofields, for alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture. The theory is that a subtle energy form, or life force, infuses people. This energy has varying names depending on the...
Acupressure is one of a number of alternative therapies based on the theories of traditional Chinese medicine. Acupressure practitioners apply pressure to a number of points on the body, believing that this regulates the flow of qi, or vital...
Many factors can contribute to habitually sweaty palms. If your hands never stay dry for long, regardless of the climate and your activities, you might have hyperhidrosis, a chronic tendency to excessive sweat production. Your sweat could also be...
Middle ear infection -- otitis media -- is one of the most common illnesses in children and babies, but can also occur in adults. The tubes of the middle ear become infected and clogged with mucus and fluid, which can cause pain and poor hearing....
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), nerve damage that causes mild to severe pain is an eventuality for most of those living with diabetes. The nerve fibers of the body are very susceptible to...
Relieving back pain is a common goal of acupuncture for many patients; learn how to treat back pain with acupuncture in this acupuncture video.