Moxabustion Versus Acupuncture
Chinese and Japanese style moxabustion, or moxa, has may applications in Chinese Medicine. Its an integral part of any authentic acupuncture practice. Moxabustion involves warming the acupuncture area/point with the processed leaves of Artemesia Vulgaris, wild...Herbs for Damp Heat in TCM
A person asked me what about Herbs for Damp Heat in TCM on Quora. Here is my off the cuff answer Damp Heat in TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, the term coined in the Communist era for what we now just call Chinese Medicine, is associated with an array of symptoms...Ayurvedic Detox Tea for Colds and Flu
When fighting a cold or the flu ramp up your Agni internal fire by drinking a quart a day of Dr. Wickermasinghe’s Ayurvedic Detox Tea for Colds and Flu. Yes, the flu and colds are caused by viruses. But nursing is a vital part of medicine. Staying warm, pushing...Essential Oils for Acne
Essential Oils for Acne are part of my protocol for curing Cystic and Hormonal Acne with Acupuncture, Ayurveda, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. I have been specializing in the treatment of Cystic and Hormonal Acne in my San Diego Acupuncture and Natural Medicine...Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, and Chinese Herbs
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the Large Intestine (Colon) intestines that causes diarrhea and/or constipation, abdominal pain and/or cramps, bloating, and gas. People with IBS-D will have diarrhea on...