Posts Tagged ‘Chinese herbs’

Traditional Chinese Medicine Provides Safe and Effective Treatments for Anxiety and Depression

January 17, 2011admin Comments Off

Over the years, numerous studies have found that the therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are safe and effective methods for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Compared with pharmaceutical substances, studies suggest that one particular modality – acupuncture – is as or more effective than medicines, without the debilitating side effects associated with anti-depressants and anxiolytics

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Healing Is a Journey

April 5, 2010admin No Comments »

One of the most profound principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine is that the process of searching for a holistic cure for illness often involves a deep, personal transformative journey.  This is especially true in chronic disease.  In order to affect a cure, often those suffering with chronic illnesses need to look deeply into all aspects [...]

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Avoid the flu with Traditional Chinese Medicine

December 10, 2009hughsacupuncture No Comments »

With the influenza season in full swing, it is a good idea to take preventive measures to decrease your chances of getting sick. There are a number of natural, safe, and simple measures from Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathy that one can use to minimize exposure and to increase resistance to the flu. Remember, an [...]

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Is it Wise to Get Vaccinated Against Swine Flu?

November 2, 2009hughsacupuncture No Comments »

As flu season gets under way we are faced with a more potent strain of flu bug this year known as “swine flu” or the H1N1 virus. A lot of people are naturally concerned and are asking their healthcare providers if they should get vaccinated against the virus. What makes this virus more worrisome than [...]

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Harmonize with Fall Using Traditional Chinese Medicine

September 15, 2009hughsacupuncture No Comments »

Despite the warm weather recently, earlier sunsets and cooler mornings signal that Autumn is around the corner. At this time in nature, animals start to prepare for hibernation and plant life begins to decompose as leaves, flowers and fruit return their nutrients to the soil. The trees prepare for the upcoming cold by drawing their sap inwards towards their roots and humans are busy bringing in the Fall harvest.

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Traditional Chinese Herbs – A Patient’s Guide

July 7, 2009hughsacupuncture No Comments »

Chinese Herbs are one of the five treatment modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In a TCM clinic, Chinese herbs are often employed alongside acupuncture, massage, therapeutic movement, and nutritional therapy to treat a wide range of health complaints.

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Just How Does Acupuncuncture Work Anyway?

May 25, 2009hughsacupuncture No Comments »

Acupuncture has been used as a powerful health modality for over 3,000 years. During this period, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine have experienced a wide variety of clinical successes while employing acupuncture as their main tool. Today, acupuncture is receiving wide support from various healthcare authorities as more….

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Harmonize with Springtime by using Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

May 9, 2009hughsacupuncture No Comments »

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), one way to support health is to harmonize ones’ life with the energy of the seasons. Just as nature suddenly awakens and life vigorously flourishes in the Springtime, it does so in us as well. Therefore, since Spring is a time of birth and renewal, it is a good opportunity….

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Welcome to the Blog for Hugh’s Acupuncture Clinic

May 3, 2009hughsacupuncture No Comments »

Welcome to the blog for Hugh’s Acupuncture Clinic. I’m a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM employs acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage therapy, nutritional therapy, and Qigong as its main modalities. This highly effective system of healthcare is used all over the world to treat a large number of health complaints. You can find out more about my practice and Traditional Chinese Medicine at my website: www.hughsacupuncture.com .

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