Chinese Medicine for Stress Management – Free Lecture – August 26 at 6:30pm Excessive stress can lead to headaches, digestive problems, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and a weakened immune system. Stress can also cause premature aging, loss of energy and productivity, sexual dysfunction, cancer, diabetes and loss of memory. Chinese Medicine Physician […]
The New England Journal of Medicine published a study on Thursday about the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercises as a therapy for fibromyalgia. The ancient Chinese practice of tai chi may be effective as a therapy for fibromyalgia, according to a study published on Thursday in The New England Journal of Medicine. The patients who practiced Tai Chi for 12 weeks in the study did significantly better in measurements of pain, fatigue, physical functioning, sleeplessness and depression than a comparable group given stretching exercises and wellness education. Tai chi patients were also more likely to sustain improvement three months later.
According to Chinese Medicine, your health and wellness is affected by the seasons. By learning to adapt to seasonal changes, you can make the best use of each season’s peaking energies. The summer season is related to the fire element and the organs of the Heart and Small Intestines. The Heart houses the spirit of […]
Stress is a common issue we all experience as city dwellers. It is important to take care of stress before it becomes a serious health problem in your life or the lives of your loved ones. Excessive stress can lead to headaches, digestive problems, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, weakened immune system, and more. Stress can also cause premature aging, loss of energy and productivity, sexual dysfunction, cancer, diabetes and loss of memory. Continue Reading …
So what are some foods that are good for Spring? In this article I’m going to provide more details about what you can do to improve your diet for the spring season. Continue Reading …
Today we’re celebrating the Jenesse Center’s 30 years of service supporting families affected by domestic violence. For 2010, we are proud to help Jenesse add Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to the list of services they offer clients. Continue Reading …
Spring is associated with the wood element and the Liver and Gallbladder. Wood represents progress, growth and overcoming obstacles. It is the most yang, or active, of energies. This makes it a great time to start new projects, especially major ones. Right now you’ll have more energy, focus, and drive to accomplish difficult tasks compared to, for example, the winter. Continue Reading …
Chinese Medicine Physician Henry Jun Wah Lee, L.Ac. will be hosting a Chinese Medicine Café hour at Antigua Coffee House to benefit the health of the community. Learn what you can do the manage stress naturally and experience the power of acupuncture. This event will be held Saturday May 8, 2010 from 5 to 6:30pm. Continue Reading …