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Black cumin seed oil stops cancer cell activity and can even kill some kinds of cancer cells. Scientific study has demonstrated that black seed oil (Nigella sativa) is a working treatment for cancer in animal research, and can be as effective as anti-c…
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice and wisdom that was created more than 3,000 years ago. It was developed to aid harmonisation of energies or Chi within a space to enhance harmony, great health and fortune. It’s points are based on the Taoist co…
For thousands of years, medicinal herbs…
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that sometimes can be difficult for victims and even doctors to initially diagnose. That's because the symptoms of Lyme — fatigue, fever, sweats, headaches, muscle, neck and joint pain and trouble sleeping — resemb…
China is well-known for its alternative medical treatments. Despite being used for thousands of years in the East, it doesn’t prevent the average Westerner viewing such behavior with a sense of wonder and occasional condescension: ‘So, let me get this …
Feng shui is more than simply moving about furniture or creating a "Zen"-looking home. Feng shui provi…
Rational Activities vs. Magic Power or Superstition
The Neo-Confucian and Taoist scholar Kunio Miura concluded in his research, which happens to be one of a handful of serious studies in the West on the contemporary Chinese Qi Gong practic…
Qi is the Chinese word that defines the energy of being, our “vital breath” or “life energy.” We live in this field of Qi, yet, like a bird in flight or a fish in water, we’re unaware of the medium that supports us. All of nature pulsates with Qi. Huma…
Everything is energy. This was a startling idea when I first heard it – but it seems to be a concept that is appearing more and more in mainstream consciousness. The movie “What the Bleep Do We Know” made the big ideas of quantum physics accessible t…
In this 3-minute video, internationally celebrated Qi Gong master, Lee Holden, shares how the practice of Qi Gong can restore balance and movement to the body.
He also reveals an easy exercise that anyone can do, to reduce headaches, back pain, a…
An recent article in the journal Ophthalmology reported the results of a clinical trial that evaluated acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for anisometropic amblyopia. In the abstract, the authors conclude:
Acupuncture is a potentially useful …
Sometimes, we do bonkers things to look beautiful and improve our skin, but is sticking needles in your face going too far?
Acupuncture, the practice of sticking said needles into your body, is an ancient Chinese medical practice that has been al…
The origins of acupressure and acupuncture are as ancient as the instinctive impulse to hold your forehead or temples when you have a headache. Everyone at one time or another has used his or her hands spontaneously to hold tense or painful places on t…
Researchers find acupuncture combined with clomiphene more effective than clomiphene plus supplementary hormonal pharmaceuticals for the treatment of infertility. The combination of acupuncture plus clomiphene produces significantly higher pregnancy ra…
African traditional medicine is the oldest, and perhaps the most assorted, of all therapeutic systems. Africa is considered to be the cradle of mankind with a rich biological and cultural diversity marked by regional differences in healing practices. A…
Yoga and acupuncture really can relieve pain, according to new research.
Some of the most popular complementary health approaches - including yoga, tai chi and acupuncture - appear to be effective at managing painful conditions.
Scientists …
Tai chi and other traditional Chinese exercises may benefit people with heart disease, researchers report.
The new review of 35 studies included more than 2,200 people in 10 countries. The investigators found that, among people with heart disease…
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, to treat or prevent h…
Chi Gong (also spelled Qi Gong) and Tai Chi are ancient Chinese healing energy exercises and techniques. They combine simple movements with thoughts and intentions, resulting in a healthier body, increase energy, reduced toxicity, and a relaxed mind.
Tai chi produces the same benefits as physical therapy for patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis, according to a new study by researchers at the Tufts School of Medicine.
The study, led by Chenchen Wang, a professor at the School of Medicin…
Prolonged use of mobile phones, playing games for hours and slouching can affect development of spine, says leading practitioner Lam Chung.
Traditional Chinese medicine could hold the key to treating an increasing number of children and teenagers…
If you’ve seen a practitioner of Chinese medicine you’ve probably heard the simple explanation of how it works. Qi (energy) moves through your body along lines of energy called meridians. When it moves smoothly, all is well. When it starts to accumulat…
Moxibustion is the burning of cones made from the processed fine leaves of the Mugwort plant on Acupuncture points, or on broad areas of the body to achieve specific healing effects. Moxabustion is warm, and as heat is an energy source, it is a way to …
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