Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture for Acute Compartment Syndrome
Interesting article today in Scientific American on acute compartment syndrome, a potentially devastating injury that can even lead to amputation of a limb, and that also gives a glimpse into the role of the fascia in organizing the tissues of the body. Releasing the...The Effect of Hot Weather on Anger
Liver Qi, Pitta Dosha, and The Effect of Hot Weather on Anger and Aggression Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda both describe how hot weather increases anger and aggression in humans. It describes in detail how and why hot weather increases levels of aggression by...Acupuncture for Pain Relief
Acupuncture vs. Drugs for Pain Relief Doctor Denial Syndrome One of my many pet peeves regarding the neglect of Acupuncture for Pain Relief in Bio Medicine/Western Medicine. How can such smart people be so smart some of the time, and so dumb other of the time? The...Interstitial Cystitis and Neurogenic Bladder–Treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
Interstitial Cystitis and Neurogenic Bladder have a long history of treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are so effective for chronic inflammatory bladder and pelvic floor issues because of the regulating effect acupuncture has...Acuball for the Treatment and Prevention of Trigger Point Pain
I recently discovered the acu-ball, a small, heatable plastic ball that is excellent for the relief and prevention of trigger point and other myofascial pains such as plantar fasciitis and rotator cuff trigger point pain.. I personally love using it on my rotator...