Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine
If you choose to go for acupuncture, you might be surprised if your acupuncturist offers you Chinese herbal remedies. However, both acupuncture and herbal medicine are components of Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM. Many acupuncturists use different elements
Common Formulations of Chinese Medicinal Herbs
Chinese medicinal herbs have provided a holistic and natural approach to treating illnesses for thousands of years. As more Americans turn to more natural ways to treat illnesses without chemicals or other toxins, Chinese medicinal herbs have become more popular.
A Newbie’s Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, refers to the health care practices that have evolved over thousands of years of practice in China and throughout the East. Today, TCM has made great strides in the Western world, including the United States,
Acupuncture as an Essential Health Benefit
Since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was implemented, people have become more aware of what different health insurance plans include, since those who used to have only one option, or none at all, now have more choices.
How Acupuncture Relieves Stress
Stress is ubiquitous in modern life. From buzzing alarm clocks to rushed dinners on the way to evening activities, it can be tough to simply relax and recharge. Fortunately, acupuncture can help. Grounded in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture takes
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology: A Powerful, Natural Fertility Boost
Infertility affects a surprising 10.9% of women aged 15 to 44, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Increasing numbers of Western doctors are suggesting that their fertility patients try acupuncture in tandem with IVF and other Western treatments.
3 Ways Acupuncture Can Boost Male Fertility
When couples are unable to conceive, women often undergo fertility treatments. However, many couples fail to consider whether the male partner may also be struggling with fertility issues. Fertility acupuncture is a holistic discipline that takes into account the health
A Skeptic’s Guide to Fertility Acupuncture
Infertility is a surprisingly common, but emotionally devastating, issue that affects women of all ages. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), 10.9% of all women, and 6% of married women, between the ages of 15 and 44 are
5 Things to Know About the Safety of Acupuncture During Pregnancy
Many women turn to acupuncture as a natural way to overcome infertility issues and get pregnant. Once they’re pregnant, some women don’t realize that they are able to continue with their acupuncture appointments well into pregnancy. Here are five things
How Acupuncture Can Help Prevent Early Miscarriage
The benefits of incorporating acupuncture into a holistic treatment plan for boosting fertility are well-known. Many Western physicians refer patients who are undergoing IVF (in vitro fertilization) to acupuncturists to help improve the chances for successful fertilization. What is less