Mar 01 2014
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop on a woman’s uterus. Rising from the smooth muscular tissue of the uterus (myometrium), a single cell divides repeatedly, eventually forming a benign tumor. Ranging in size, some fibroids go through growth spurts while others may shrink on their own. Their growth …
Feb 27 2014
With more than 80% of all Americans having experienced lower back pain at one point in their lives (Mayo Clinic), back pain is a common reason for work absences and can greatly impact one’s lifestyle. Although it can affect anyone, it is significantly more prevalent among adults between the ages of 35 to 55 and …
Dec 19 2013
Used in many Asian countries, cupping is a form of Traditional Chinese treatment dating back to 3000 B.C. – outlined in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, Ebers Papyrus. In the actual technique, a partial vacuum is created inside cups placed on the skin, by means of heat or suction. The cups …
Nov 25 2013
With more than 25.8 million people in the U.S. affected by diabetes mellitus, often referred to as “diabetes” – a group of metabolic diseases affecting the body’s ability to effectively utilize blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Vital to one’s health, glucose is an important source of energy for the body’s cells comprising muscles and …
Nov 25 2013
The American Cancer Society has reported that 50% of men and 30% of women in the U.S. population will develop cancer at some point during their lifetime. Because cancer is such a dangerous and aggressive disease, it should be treated with all available treatments. The integration of Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine together has …
Jul 18 2013
Who wouldn’t want to live a long and healthy life? This is a desire, intrinsic to every person. The natural state of the human body is to be healthy and in balance. The proper balance presents the body with the capacity to heal itself. Aging is a natural, irreversible process, taking place in cells, organs …