Essence & Qi

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TCM in the news this week! Check it out!

MRI Shows How Chinese Meditation Changes the Brain - from Futurity.org. After practicing a form of Chinese meditation known as IBMT for 11 hours, people showed positive changes in brain connections.
Chinese Medicine Secret to Shinier, Healthier Hair - from WSVN.com. Treating your “tress stress” could be easier than you think…read on for the secrets.
Fighting for Acupuncture as an Essential Health Benefit - from Acupuncture Today. Acupuncturists try to ensure that acupuncture will make it into the “essential health benefit” package to be determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Check out the interview.
Acupuncture Can Help Speed Up Baby Delivery - from GrowingYourBaby.com. A recent study showed that pregnant women treated with electroacupuncture during labor had a speedier delivery…now who wouldn’t want that?
Cup of Tea Lowers Heart Disease Risk - Check out this study about black tea reducing blood sugar levels and triglycerides (those unhealthy fats).

TCM in the news this week! Check it out!

Massage Therapy Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis and More - from News Medical. Massage therapy can be effective for a variety of prevalent health conditions, including the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee, inflammation after exercise, chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia.
Acupuncture Can Help Reduce Stress of Divorce - from the Huffington Post. Going through something like a divorce can be stressful to say the least…here are 7 drug-free ways to help cope, including acupuncture.
Sleep Tips Inspired By Chinese Medicine - from MindBodyGreen.com. May is Better Sleep Month, so check out some of these tips for a better night’s sleep.
East Meets West in the Pet’s Office - from The Foxboro Reporter. Holistic Treatments are not just for people…see what they can do for your pet!
Massage Relieves Chronic Pain - from American News Report. Check out the 4 recent studies showing the health benefits of massage therapy.

TCM in the news! Check it out!

Why You Should Try Acupuncture - informative video from Fox News. Acupuncture can treat just about anything from pain, allergies, addictions and more with little or no side effects.
Acupuncture to Treat COPD - from MSN.com. For patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, acupuncture may relieve symptoms like shortness of breath during activity.
Acupuncture for Weight Loss - on DrOz.com. People keep looking for the magic pill to help them lose weight, but did you ever think acupuncture could be the cure? Check it out!