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Taking a holistic approach to mental health

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Written By Leslie Katz LCSW | Physical and mental health work together, which helps provide us with a feeling of well-being. Many of us think that feeling depressed or anxious is a matter of mental health. We react to these feelings of depression and anxiety by going to the doctor for a prescription that will “fix” our feelings. Appropriately used, medication can help you feel better. Yet, a holistic approach to your life and body also nurtures your mind. Some of the simplest things … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Emotional Wellbeing / Psychology, Holistic Therapies, Mind & Spirit Tagged With: acupuncture, behavior, massage therapy

Needles That Heal. Frequently Asked Questions About Acupunctu

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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 this “mysterious” form of healing from the East. This article briefly addresses some of the most frequent questions that a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Holistic Therapies Tagged With: acupuncture

Acupuncture as Energy Medicine

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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 get poked or prodded here or there, then you might be asked for some blood work—to get some “values.” If you come to an acupuncturist, you’ll likely get a cup of tea while you’re brought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Energy, Holistic Therapies Tagged With: acupuncture, Chinese medicine, qi, yang, yin

Acupuncture In Western Medicine

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By Robert Rand, M.D. Acupuncture originated in the Far East about 2500 years ago. However, in 1991, a male body was discovered in a glacier high in the Alps, well preserved by the elements after over 5000 years. The body had tattoos that correlate with known acupuncture meridians, leading many experts to now believe that acupuncture may have been practiced in the Stone Age. The hallmarks of Western Medicine are scientific validation and reproducibility. Acupuncture, having been used for … [Read more...]

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Treating TMJ Disorder with Acupuncture

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By Joyce Marley | TMJ refers to the temporo-mandibular joint. TMJ disorder is a common condition that is, in essence, a displacement of the articular disc in the jaw. TMJ refers to a condition related to the joint connecting the jaw (mandible) to the skull. Several symptoms may be experienced, including myofascial pain, inability to comfortably open the mouth, locking of the jaw, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint, headaches, and ear pain or ringing in the ears. Pain may even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Alternative, Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Dental, Holistic Therapies Tagged With: acupuncture, Chinese medicine, TMJ

Emotional Freedom – What a Gift!

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By June Milligan, M.Ed., CHt | A Review of 3 Books If you knew that you could easily and quickly relieve stress as well as dissipate the emotional charge on a negative personal issue, wouldn’t you do it?  And if you could accomplish this just by tapping on specific acupressure points while simultaneously stating a phrase pertinent to that issue, wouldn’t that be amazing?  Well you can!  For example, if you suffer from a fear of spiders, you would tap on one particular point while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Acupuncture, Alternative, Book Reviews, Holistic Therapies, Mind & Spirit, Reviews Tagged With: acupuncture, Chinese medicine, emotions
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