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Diagnostic Difference

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Chinese medicine is comprised of different diagnostic methods, some traditional, some modern. The traditional methods rely upon visual and palpatory skill. Modern methods rely upon the sophistication of sensory devices and talent in drawing inferences from the data. No one diagnostic approach can cover the whole. Together, however, they can fill out a picture of where imbalances exist, their relationship, and prognosis. Below is a listing of the diagnostic measures taken in at

EFT Research

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The Effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on Stress Biochemistry: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Church, Dawson PhD*; Yount, Garret PhD†; Brooks, Audrey J. PhD‡

Abstract
Abstract: This study examined the changes in cortisol levels and psychological distress symptoms of 83 nonclinical subjects receiving a single hourlong intervention. Subjects were randomly assigned to either an emotional freedom technique (EFT) group, a psychotherapy group receiving a supportive interviews (SI), or a no treatment (NT) group. Salivary cortisol assays were performed immediately before and 30 minutes after the intervention. Psychological distress symptoms were assessed using the symptom assessment-45. The EFT group showed statistically significant improvements in anxiety (−58.34%, p < 0.05), depression (−49.33%, p < 0.002), the overall severity of symptoms (−50.5%, p < 0.001), and symptom breadth (−41.93%, p < 0.001). The EFT group experienced a significant decrease in cortisol level (−24.39%; SE, 2.62) compared with the decrease observed in the SI (−14.25%; SE, 2.61) and NT (−14.44%; SE, 2.67) groups (p < 0.03). The decrease in cortisol levels in the EFT group mirrored the observed improvement in psychological distress.

What is Chinese Herbalism

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Chinese herbal medicine is a systematic approach to treating disease through plants, animals and minerals. Chinese herbalism is well researched with many herbs being incorporated into orthodox medicine. In contrast to orthodox medicine where “active ingredients” are isolated forming the basis of proprietary products, Chinese herbalism uses the whole herb. While the use of whole herbs can be slower in action, there are also few side-effects. Below is a brief introduction to some of the forms that Chinese herbalism and they treat.

What is Acupuncture

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Acupuncture involves inserting hair-thin needles into the body to affect the flow of energy. As with the whole of Chinese medicine, acupuncture’s explicit purpose is to balance the body by up- and down-regulating channels and organs. The National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization have recognized its use as effective for a range of conditions. Below are some of evidential bases for just how it works.

Bassist Shoulder: Chinese Medicine Approach

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The best way to approach Bassist Shoulder is holistically. This means getting a sense of the big picture in terms of 1) how the bassist interacts with his instrument posturally, 2) what the existing state of the musculature is, and 3) how the body compensates for the weight of the bass.

Deconflating Shen and Heart

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Definition

Shen is defined by it relation to the heart; it dwells within heart. Shen functionally relates to consciousness during wakefulness and unconsciousness during sleep. It also includes pathological states of unconsciousness. Presence of shen is evident in the brightness of the eyes, clarity of visage, and clear, upright bearing. Shen vitality is the index of overall health mentally and physically.

Case: A Toothache and a Chinese Herbal Formula

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M. is 52 yo married female who came to me with a toothache, which arose about two weeks after having a dental procedure performed on the lower right teeth. Pain was at the opposite of side of the mouth, flaring up in the early evening, getting progressively worse as the night wore on, making sleep difficult and agitating her person.

M was given four bags of a modified version of the Chinese formula Jade Woman Decoction, which addresses Stomach and Kidney yin deficiency. Here are the ingredients:

Acupuncture Helps Arthritis: Three Illustrations

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Acupuncture isn’t for everyone, but for those in Los Angeles seeking natural remedies to pain, it can be “just what the doctor ordered.” Let’s take a glimpse of some actual cases. Patients names are fictitious to protect privacy.Marsha, 65, came in with severe arthritis in her hands: she couldn’t button her sweater and felt shooting arm pain at night. Depressed and fearful of her ability to work, Marsha committed to a three session a week for three months, then taping to twice and then once a week for 10 months. The swelling in her hands is gone and, despite a few previous surgeries, are strong and pain-free for her work as master gardener.

Water-logged: Halitosis and Hemorrhoids From Excess Water Consumption

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This is the case of a professional female in her late 40s suffering from chronic halitosis. She experiences mortifying workplace interactions because of the way colleagues react when she speaks with them. Mints make the symptoms worse. I had previously treated her for heart palpitations using Chinese herbs based on a phone interview. Earlier attempts to quell the halitosis with herbs had proven unsuccessful.

The Ropes of Chinese Medicine

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This blog entry seeks to “take the edge off” as it were by introducing some base assumptions governing Chinese medicine. These are the “ropes” which, as on a sailboat, guide and direct diagnosis and treatment.

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