The link between high glucose blood sugar levels and Type ll diabetes is widely recognized. The link between Type ll diabetes and obesity is, too. Unfortunately, insulin, the hormone that transports glucose blood sugar through the body, is neglected until it is needed as a treatment for Type ll Diabetes. By only measuring blood sugar, […]

It is no secret that the developed world is getting fatter. In spite of millions spent on gyms, weight loss products and programs, obesity rates increase every year. Of course, diet and lifestyle is essential to losing weight. But that advice is a cruel taunt for some. Have you tried many diets with little or […]

Acupuncture points located on the scalp have positive effects on many neurological conditions, including ADD/ADHD. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for ADHD. Acupuncture has been widely utilized to lessen the severity of core ADHD symptoms in patients while avoiding adverse effects medication may cause. Acupuncture is well known to be able to change […]

Bell’s palsy is an acute facial nerve paralysis that has been treated using acupuncture for thousands of years. Fourteen randomized controlled trials involving 1541 individuals, including both adults and children, comparing acupuncture with other therapies for Bell’s palsy were included in a 2015 systematic review. Research results indicate that acupuncture and electroacupuncture may: Improve nerve […]

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, insomnia, and mood issues impacting quality of life. Acupuncture is widely used for pain management for both acute and chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia. A 2019 systematic review, including twelve randomized control trials, compared acupuncture therapy to sham acupuncture or conventional medicine in treating fibromyalgia. […]

A concept central to acupuncture is that of qi (chee). It is also sometimes spelled as ch’i or ki.The closest word we have in English is energy, but this is a bit misleading because qi is not only energy but also the matter and form of our bodies as well.  Movement is an implicit part of qi; […]

Our culture has developed complex state-of-the-art technologies by building on the work of those who came before. Pre-technological cultures developed equally complex systems using highly attuned senses to observe and understand the human mind and body. This knowledge accumulated through the centuries, with each age and geographic region making its unique contributions. One example is the revered […]

Ancient cultures knew the importance of practices such as meditation and breathing, taiiji and yoga. All to achieve a state of what we moderns call ‘relaxation’. It may seem like a vague concept, but science backs up what the wise ones knew. Relaxation is more than just a feeling; the ground-breaking work of NIH researcher […]