Diet - Food Stagnation
Food stagnation is a common component of abdominal distension. Eating more food than the Spleen and Stomach can cope with, either because too much is consumed, or because the Spleen is already weak, will obstruct the qi mechanism and thus the descent and ascent of middle jiao qi.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Digestive Disorders
Evidence that Chinese medicine has been used for digestive disorders can be found in early medical literature dating back to 3 AD, where specific acupuncture points and herbal formulas for borborygmus (rumbling or gurgling in the intestines), abdominal pain, and diarrhea with pain are discussed.
Acupressure for Nausea
Nausea can range from mild queasiness to serious distress. While not classified as a disease itself, it is an indicator that something else is wrong.
4 Impressive Health Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body. It has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions and illnesses, and it continues to be used in many places today to offer relief and a working alternative to various, regular medical therapies.
Different Kinds of Massages
Massages are not only for relaxation. They can treat many health problems depending on the patient's specific necessities. These necessities also determine which one of the many different techniques will be used. According to a local Arvada day spa, here are some of the different kinds of massages offered:
How Frequently Should You Go to the Chiropractor?
A chiropractor is a medical professional who takes care of the spine by manipulating the spine so that pain is reduced in the soft tissues, the muscles, or other components of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
Do Anti-aging Facials Really Work?
Promoting your skin's longevity is something you most certainly are interested in. To achieve it, you can use a daily care routine or rely on beneficial lifestyle habits. Supplements can also be quite helpful. But there is yet another thing that you can use, such as anti-aging facial treatments.
Polyvagal Theory (Dorsal Vagal Shutdown)
Chinese medicine diagnostic considerations & treatment patterns.
Erica Rosen, LAc, DACM, Dipl. OM
The Yin and Yang of the Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system is one part of our larger nervous system which acts like a control system for our internal organs. It acts largely unconsciously and has influence over many organ functions such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and sexual arousal.
Post Competition Recovery For Athletes
Recovery plays an essential part in the life of any athlete, helping them regain balance and improving performance in general. One of the many benefits of this type of recovery is that you can obtain instant pain relief. Thanks to post-competition recovery, even the need for surgery can be avoided.
Nicole Robbins
Acupuncturist Nicole Robbins, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. earned her Master of Acupuncture and Master of Chinese Herbal Medicine degrees in 2019 from Southwest Acupuncture College located in Boulder, Colorado. She is board certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).