Acupuncture, TCM, and Asthma – Asthma is characterized by inflammation and constriction of the airways of the lungs. This can cause difficulty breathing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is usually triggered by some type of allergen, such as animal hair, dust, mold, and pollen. You may recognize seeing an individual with an inhaler when…
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Chinese Medicine: The Five Elements
Chinese Medicine at a Glance When people think of acupuncture usually two thoughts come to mind, one being how does it work, and the other being the idea of using points on the skin to stimulate functions in the body. Well if you haven’t studied acupuncture, you may not even fathom some of the concepts…