Category Archives: eastern health

Alternative treatments are becoming increasingly common, and Chinese medicine specifically has been used to treat virtually everything under the sun. Whether using herbs or certain exercises, Chinese medicine supposedly targets the whole problem, not just the symptoms. Tai chi is … Continue reading →

There are no easy answers when it comes to infertility and trouble conceiving. But traditional Chinese medicine has been gaining steam for years, being used across the world. It might seem rare, and there are a few different forms of … Continue reading →

Yoga is the most popular Eastern relaxation technique. But you might have also heard of something called Qigong. It is considered to be an internal marital art which helps the individual to sense the Qi movements in one’s own body. … Continue reading →

There are literally hundreds of different Chinese medical treatments that come from animals, and some are considered to be the most popular. Some are hard to come by, which makes them even more popular. Snake oil is probably the most … Continue reading →

Cupping is a method of traditional medicine for diseases associated with local congestion. While it may cause a temporary red spot, cupping creates a small vacuum combined with heat, which is applied directly to the skin. It draws skin up … Continue reading →

Known as Tui na, Chinese massage is commonly used in combination with acupuncture, moxiibustion, fire cupping Chinese herbalism, tai chi, and qigong. It is a hands on body treatment that is commonly used by Chinese Taoists and martial arts practitioners … Continue reading →

Like anything else, there are good acupuncturists and bad acupuncturists. I’m not going to divide practitioners by race, but rather education. Some take the time to learn, and the best way to tell which works are better is by customer … Continue reading →

Green tea is one of the oldest forms of Eastern medicine, and it has been well studied for over a decade. It has been used to lower cholesterol, prevent type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and more! And some even say … Continue reading →