Does Chinese Medicine cure disease?

8 March 2008 New to Chinese Medicine?

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I’m writing an article for a class about using Chinese medicine to deal with common colds and flus. [...]

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How to be sure you’re getting safe Chinese herbs

5 October 2007 New to Chinese Medicine?

I’ve read numerous articles recently about the alleged dangers of Chinese herbs. One such article, not focused specifically on Chinese herbalism, can be read here. You know, I get a surge of irritation every time I read one of these articles which quickly dies down to be replaced by an interest in discussing [...]

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What is Qigong?

25 September 2007 New to Chinese Medicine?

It occurred to me today that although I have made frequent mention of Qigong in articles, I’ve never really discussed the nature of this important pillar of Chinese medicine practice. I guess it’s one of those situations where you don’t know what others don’t know and so fail to explain things! Qigong has [...]

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What is Chinese Medicine? — Lifestyle counseling and dietary therapy

7 August 2007 New to Chinese Medicine?

Every modality that falls under the umbrella of “natural medicine,” as Chinese medicine does, promotes nutrition and other lifestyle factors as a cornerstone of health. Although practitioners place differential emphasis on modalities within their profession, any Chinese medicine doc worth her salt is going to be able to provide you with dietary and exercise [...]

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Can children get acupuncture? 6 Reasons why the answer is Yes.

4 August 2007 New to Chinese Medicine?

I am often asked whether children can, or should, get acupuncture. Well, the quick answer is yes. :) Obviously, in China, children get acupuncture all the time! In the United States, the idea is going to take some time to get used to – but I have seen kids at the [...]

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