Using acupuncture alongside IVF is becoming quite common, and there has been a great deal of research on this topic in the past few years which indicates that acupuncture increases the chances of a successful IVF cycle by 40-50%. Beginning before the IVF cycle...
Using Chinese herbs on a regular basis is a simple but effective way of boosting energy levels and fighting fatigue. In the language of Chinese medicine, energy-boosting herbs are called ‘Qi tonics’. These herbs provide deep, long term tonification...
It is rare to see a well designed, randomized controlled study on qigong, and it is nice to see that the benefits of this ancient health art are being shown by modern scientific studies. This recent study, published in American journal ‘Daibetes CareR...
If part of you is dreading the approach of late Spring, and the pollen it will bring, acupuncture may hold the answer. Chinese medicine provides an effective and side-effect free alternative for treatment of hay fever, which has been approved by the World Heal...
This is a soup to strengthen the knees and back. Chronic weakness, pain or slow healing of the knees and/or lower back can be related to the Kidneys in Chinese Medicine. This soup recipe contains ingredients traditionally used to strengthen the Kidneys, and re...
The effect of acupuncture in easing hot flushes and night sweats associated with the menopause has already been proved, but now a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows acupuncture to be effective in the treatment of hot flushes that occur as the ...
