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Celebrities are beating cancer and avoiding opioids for pain relief by turning to cannabis instead
For many years, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation were promoted as the only effective options in the treatment of cancer. In recent years, however, an increasing number of people have been turning to alternative ways to beat this deadly disease. One of the most popular – and effective – of these natural treatments is the once […]
East meets West: Can TCM and Western medicine “team up” to beat lung cancer?
Western medicine relies heavily on the use of modern drugs, which are often synthetic and cause undesirable side effects. On the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) makes use of medicinal plants and natural healing practices to address minor ailments or serious illnesses. Due to growing interest in and the resurgence of TCM use, researchers […]
Get relief from musculoskeletal pain by learning these 7 acupressure points
Acupressure is a traditional Chinese medicinal approach that applies pressure to certain points in the body to stimulate the corresponding muscles and organs. There are seven points, in particular, that are commonly used to relieve pain in the musculoskeletal system. Putting pressure on these points reduces the pain emanating from the injured or strained parts […]
Acupuncture helps relieve stress, which is key to preventing psoriasis flares
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by the buildup of cells and scaling on the skin’s surface. Inflammation and redness often surround these scales, which can develop into thick, red patches that can crack and bleed. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) reports that over eight million Americans are afflicted with psoriasis. If left unchecked, […]
Investigating the efficacy of acupuncture for treating rheumatoid arthritis of the hand
In this study, European researchers objectively assessed the safety and efficacy of acupuncture treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by pain, functional disability, poor quality of life (QoL), high socio-economic impact and high annual costs. Although acupuncture is widely used, studies on […]
