by David Edge, OMD |
Acupuncture seems to be a popular topic these days. Hollywood stars praising its benefits, Time & Life magazine featuring articles about it, even Veterinarians claiming amazing results treating their furry little friends (no placebo effect there!). As acupuncture becomes more popular here in the West many people are becoming curious about [...]

by David Edge, O.M.D. |
“Foolish the doctor who despises the knowledge acquired by the ancients.” Hippocrates, circa 490 BC
Ah, the experience of a traditional Chinese herb market, jar upon jar of strange looking plant and animal substances. Boxes filled with roots and branches, all coated in a layer of dust and dirt. You experience every [...]

by Peter Kelder |edited by J.W. Watt | book review by June Milligan |
This book was originally published in 1939. The story behind it is somewhat of a mystery, and this information probably would have faded into the mists of time if these rites had not worked for scores of people here in America. It [...]

by Therese Johnson |
Alzheimer’s disease accounts for more than half of all organically caused memory loss and it is the fourth leading cause of death in the aged following heart disease, cancer and stroke.
It is a disorder of the brain, causing damage to brain tissue over a period of time. Alzheimer’s causes a global loss [...]

by Gary Danchak |
If you go to a western doctor, the western process of amassing verifiable data begins before you even meet him or her. A nurse will ask you why you’re here, take your temperature and blood pressure, and review your meds. Then the doctor makes his way in, you have a chat, maybe [...]

by Gary Danchak |
In Chinese thought, all of nature is a dynamic oscillation of the two primal forces of yin and yang: water and fire, cold and hot, dark and light, wet and dry, passive and active, female and male. Out of this simple binary system all of Chinese medicine is spun.
You’ve seen the t’ai [...]

Written by Bruce Eichelberger, OMD
In the last 15 years, depression seems to be on the rise. Television bombards us with slick ads for anti-depressant medications and articles come out regularly addressing the issue.
There is no doubt that people experiencing depression need help. The deep, dark, hopeless feeling of being stuck is the opposite of quality [...]

Written by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD
If you or someone you love is female and approaching 50, menopause is on the horizon. The exceptions are women who have had a hysterectomy earlier in life and have already gone through this change. At some point in her life, every woman experiences this “change of life” process, often [...]

Written by Daniel Kane
In Japanese, Jin Shin Jyutsu® means “the art of the Creator through the person of compassion.” Applying Jin Shin Jyutsu® Self-help allows us to be compassionate and loving toward ourselves. Jin Shin Jyutsu® Physio-Philosophy is an ancient, profound healing art that requires many years of study to understand fully. However, it is [...]

Written by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Diverticular Disease are increasingly common problems seen in health clinics. Estimates indicate that between 25 and 40 million people experience these problems in the U.S. alone.
Although there are some differences between the formal diagnoses for each of these three problems, they share [...]

by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD |
People suffering from extreme fatigue, difficulty sleeping, foggy thinking, lack of motivation and body aches and pains for extended periods may be experiencing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Other typical symptoms associated with CFS include muscle weakness, hypersensitivity, dizziness, digestive disturbances, depression, and weak immune system.
As you can imagine, chronic fatigue [...]

Acupressure, Tui Na
& Medical Qigong
By Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD
In this series of articles we’ve covered many aspects of Oriental Medicine. The final one will touch on the Oriental bodywork therapies. These include acupressure, tui na, and medical qigong.
Like all Oriental Medicine disciplines, these bodywork therapies focus on balancing body energies, resulting in increased health and [...]