cupping information

Cupping - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Cupping is a technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for certain health conditions. Glass or bamboo cups are placed on the skin with suction, which is believed to influence the flow of e2;...

Herbal Remedies for Inflammation

In Chinese medicine, inflammation is associated with either "Heat" or "Fire," depending on the se...

Blessed Thistle Herbal Remedies

Blessed thistle is a bitter herb which stimulates the appetite, improves digestion, and relieves painful digestion. ...

Wheat Germ - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel. It is separated from wheat being milled for flour. Wheat germ is sodium...

Mistletoe Herbal Remedies

Mistletoe is useful for lowering blood pressure and has a sedative effect on the nervous system. It has been used fo...

Wild Cherry Herbal Remedies

Wild cherry bark has a long history of use as an ingredient in cough syrups and is used particularly for dry, nonprod...

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cupping videos

Cupping Therapy For Lower Back Pain
Cupping Therapy For Lower Back Pain

Full demonstration video for the use of ""strong"" cupping method for lower back pain. Practitioner literally wrote the book on cupping - learn more.

Traditional Chinese Medicine - One Patient's Experience
Traditional Chinese Medicine - One Patient's Experience

Learn about how one patient is treated based on the root cause of her illness. Traditional Chinese Medicine works based on treating the cause of illness not the symptoms.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Introduction
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Introduction

Good overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine in this 7 minute video. Interview with Australian practitioner discussing the principles and therapies involved in TCM. Patient interviews, too.

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cupping blogs

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What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Britney Spears have in common, besides good looks, talent and a thriving career in entertainment? They use cupping. They are part of a large group of celebrities and soc...

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What do Gwyneth Paltrow and Britney Spears have in common, besides good looks, talent and a thriving career in entertainment? They use cupping. They are part of a large group of celebrities and soc...

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From Pioneer Thinking come some homemade hair colorants that really work, they claim, if you are patient. All processes take several weeks before you will notice the change. To color your hair red,...

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Miso Tahini Dip   Great as a dip for raw veggies. You can add a little more water and use it as a sauce for steamed vegetables and brown rice too. Tahini offers fat and protein - which he...

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A recent BBC article says that drinking one or more cups of tea a day can cut skin cancer risk by 30 %. The study was based on the consumption of either green or black teas. Both kinds of tea are r...

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