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As we often mention on this website, Chinese Medicine treats "patterns" not individual symptoms/conditions.  A very common set of diagnostic patterns to have, particularly in westerners, is liver qi stagnation combined with spleen qi deficiency ("LSSD" in this study).  Symptoms-wise this often aris…

Tai Chi is shown repeatedly in clinical studies and in real world examples to produce a broad array of health benefits in participants.  Researchers from the University of Missouri recently conducted a small pilot study evaluating these benefits in women who had recently had treatment for cancer. F…

Acupuncture has been found helpful for a variety of psychiatric issues including depression and anxiety.  Depression is a common reason for working with an acupuncturist, particularly for those where western medicines either have too many side effects, were not effective or were not desirable for a…

A vast number of studies have been performed to evaluate the health benefits of Tai Chi.  Research has shown Tai Chi to have beneficial effects on balance and coordination, inflammation, immunity, circulation and overall well-being.  In recent years more and more studies have been performed looking…

Acupuncture is often used to treat weight loss, but treatments will vary widely based on the true causes of weight issues. These causes can range from addictions, to thyroid conditoins, to depression, to poor lifestyle habits and often involve multiple factors. This ability to take into account t…

Chinese researchers recently conducted a study comparing electroacupuncture to "regular" acupuncture as a treatment for insomnia associated with depression.  Conducted in a psychiatric outpatient clinic researchers recruited 78 patients who were diagnosed via DSM-IV with major depressive disorder…

More and more detailed studies are being done to analyze the beneficial effects of meditation on our brains. We often neglect to be aware that we are changing our brains every single day of our lives with the activities we choose. As media and cellphones become larger parts of our lives we also s…

To continue our foray into a better understanding of Chinese Medicine and its usefulness within our lives, this article will explore the five element system - or the "system of correspondences." This article is in many ways a proper follow up to our recent discussions of each of the main organ sys…

This is the fifth and final edition in my general introductory series to the five main organ systems (5 elements) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As we are heading into fall we are entering into the Lung phase of our body's seasonal cycle. Similar to previous articles on the Liver, Kidney…

A recent study in the International Journal of Emergency Mental Health found an acupressure technique useful for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  The actual technique used is called Thought Field Therapy, or TFT.  TFT is a self-treatment that involves tapping certain acupuncture points while reca…

The majority of us find acupuncture to be a relaxing and useful treatment modality.  The relaxing aspect is something which comes as somewhat of a surprise for new patients.  Many expect this painful experience that they only put up with because nothing else has worked.  Instead they find themsel…

This the fourth edition in my general introduction to the meridian/organ systems in Chinese Medicine will focus on the Stomach and Spleen meridians. As we have discussed in previous articles on the Liver, Kidney, and Heart systems, Chinese Medicine uses meridians named after and related to our phys…

Acupuncture has a broad range of effects that go far beyond the treatment of pain.  Acupuncture points can effect internal organs, hormones, brain chemistry, mood, stamina and all other aspects of our bodies.  Researchers from the University of Heidelberg recently looked at the use of acupuncture…

This exploration of the heart system is the third in a series demystifying Chinese Medicine Theory for Patients and the General Public. As we learned previously in the Liver and Kidney system articles, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) provides us with unique and illustrative ways of looking at ou…

Our bodies have a number of processes that happen at regular intervals throughout the day. We respond to light and dark, hot and cold, and other natural polarities - in effect "yin and yang". Through spending less time in natural environments, working long hours, eating at odd hours and all of the…