All Entries in the "Chinese Medicine" Category
Chinese Cupping Can Cure Many Health Problems
Chinese medicine is something that has been around for thousands of years and it has not shown any signs of leaving anytime soon. Most people are aware of certain Chinese treatments such as acupuncture, but Chinese cupping is something that a lot of people may not be familiar with. The act of cupping is said [...]
New Developments in the Field of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Though Traditional Chinese Medicine has been around for ages, literally, modern medicine is only now fathoming all of the ways in which this ancient method of healing can be beneficial to us. We take a look at some recent findings with relation to TCM or traditional Chinese medicine. Impact of traditional Chinese medicine on fertility [...]
Chinese Herbal Remedies and the Place of Alternative Medicine
Chinese herbal remedies are really the oldest form of healthcare known to have been in existence for such a long period of time. Alternative therapies and medicines are very common in China, and they are often viewed in the same light as the more conventional medicines that are used in the western world. There have [...]
Chinese Remedies Are Making a Comeback
Even though Chinese remedies have existed for thousands of years, there was a period of time in recent history where they were looked down upon and considered pseudoscience. People began to lose their faith in Chinese herbal remedies after more advances were made in modern medicine in other parts of the world. Instead of sticking [...]
Are Chinese Herbs for Weight Loss Actually Viable?
Chinese herbs for weight loss have been around for thousands of years, but it has only been in recent times that actual research has been done on their viability. People never seem to become obese in China, and it may have something to do with the foods they are eating and the herbs they are [...]
The Unique Qualities of Chinese Herbal Tea
Chinese herbal tea is one of the greatest things to ever come out of China when it comes to medicine and methods of healing the mind and body. When it comes to alternative forms of medical treatment, Chinese tea is really where it all began. The Chinese have been tea drinkers for an extremely long [...]
Moxibustion Techniques to Reinforce Blood and Stimulate Energy Flow
Moxibustion is a form of fire heat treatment that stimulates certain acupuncture points. This technique uses the herb called mugwort. The main aim of moxibustion techniques is to strengthen the blood and stimulate the energy flow. There are various types of moxibustion techniques such as: Direct moxibustion: During this technique, a piece of cone shaped [...]
Detoxify Your Body with Chinese Cupping Therapy
Suction cupping, also called as body vacuuming or fire cupping is a modified edition of the cupping therapy. It is one of the most extensively used Chinese medicine systems. Chinese cupping therapy is the most beneficial method that gives relief from back pain, muscle spasms, and also arthritic and rheumatic conditions. It stimulates your skin [...]