Healthy Living & Longevity

There is an ancient Chinese medicine axiom that says: 'One disease, long life; no disease, short life.' Doesn't this sound utterly bizarre? Why would going through the ordeal of a major illness or medical condition ...

Balance and strength exercises are a terrific way to lower the risk of an accidental tumble, and they can stave off injuries that may accompany them.For best results, choose exercises with movements that are slow ...

Qi Gong is a dynamic form of energy medicine originating in ancient China. It is a perfected, refined system comprised of various breathing techniques, physical exercises, body postures and meditation practices. The goal of Qi ...

Everywhere you look there is a new trend in skin care.  Retinol, peptides, lasers, peels, fillers, neurotoxins, and countless other modalities which promise to be answer to aging skin flood the market each year.  Many ...

The history of acupuncture and Oriental medicine is a long and unique one, with its roots in antiquity. Some mystery surrounds the origins of this medicine, which is believed to be at least 2,500 years ...

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator." -- Confucius, ancient ...

There is not one moment when your body is not engaged in the process of metabolism. Whether you are running a marathon or plopped down on the couch, awake or sleeping, in every single cell ...

The small thyroid gland exerts a powerful influence on the mental, emotional, and physical health of the body. This butterfly-shaped gland is situated on the front part of the neck and can usually be felt ...

Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can enhance your health and longevity by reducing or eliminating the risk for many conditions that shorten the lifespan or impair quality of life. Age-related health conditions of concern are obesity ...

As we grow older not only do we cultivate wisdom through experience, we also run a greater risk of disease and disability. According to acupuncture and Oriental medicine, signs of aging arise largely due to ...

The nutritional evaluation of food and herbs differs between Western medicine and acupuncture and Oriental medicine. These traditions developed separately from each other and from very different ideologies. The foundation for Western medicine rests upon ...

Leaving behind the bright years of youth and entering a quieter, more mature phase in life often prompts the question: How can I preserve my youth and extend my life? For answers to this question ...

Oriental medicine has a long history of healing and rejuvenation that teaches us a great deal about aging well. Two thousand years ago, ancient Chinese scholars described the stages of aging in the Huang Di ...

Aging may be inevitable, but your later years can be vibrant and healthy if attention is given to supporting your physical, mental and emotional well-being. These tips are just a few of the ways that ...

The start of the new year is a time of looking back at what we have achieved in the past year and looking forward to the future. This period of remembrance and resolution may be ...

Is there a body/mind connection to will power? According to the principles of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine there is. Will power, or "Zhi," is said to reside in the kidneys and the state of the ...

As a normal part of life, stress enables us to get things done. If left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems. Stress causes a disruption in the flow of vital ...

Preventive medicine is defined as the part of medicine engaged with preventing disease rather than curing it. An integral part of preventive medicine, nutrition is considered the first line of defense in acupuncture and Oriental ...

The endocrine system is responsible for hormonal functions in the body and produces thirty distinct hormones each of which has a very specific job to do. This system controls your physical growth, mood, hormone output ...

The endocrine system provides regulation of the body through hormonal secretions. Cultivating your endocrine health combined with proper nutrition and diet can boost energy, improve appetite, reduce insomnia, relieve depression symptoms, improve circulation, relieve muscle ...

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. ~ Confucius Reflection is the process in which ...

Our society puts a premium on our waking hours and has the tendency to underestimate the importance of a full-night's sleep. Often, good sleep hygiene is an afterthought for many people. Millions of people are ...

Acupuncture and Oriental medicine have been used to treat men's health concerns for thousands of years and are growing in popularity.  The reason for this growth in popularity is that many health issues that men ...

When functioning properly, the thyroid gland secretes just the right amount of thyroid hormone to regulate almost all the metabolic processes in your body. Too much or too little of these vital body chemicals and ...

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels and is responsible for carrying nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other waste from them.  Heart disease includes conditions affecting ...

While the holidays are depicted in movies as a time of idyllic serenity and joy, we have all felt the realities of holiday stress.  Financial concerns, gift giving, busy schedules, family obligations, weight gain and ...

Are you really healthy? What are the health indexes in Chinese medicine system?  Chinese medicine sees our body as a reflection of this universe and sees the material world as consisting of the five elements ...

Recharge Your Battery this Winter with Acupuncture If you feel tired and drained, you are not alone. "Lack of energy" is one of the top five complaints that doctors hear in their offices. According to ...

The Legend of Bian QueMedical treatment is not to be given to those who have fallen ill, but to those who are not ill. This precept comes from the Classic of Internal Medicine, written 3000 ...

Acupuncture can significantly improve learning and memory capacity that has been impaired by hyperglycemia and cerebral ischemia, according to a new study.    The study that was published ...

It is the beginning of a new year and, once again, a time to reflect on what changes we can make to improve our lives.If you are intent on improving your health this year, acupuncture ...

Many new cars today are equipped with automotive navigation systems. These systems use satellite technology to locate the car and provide directions to a location of our choice. The directions are often provided ...

To treat disease that has already developed is comparable to the behavior of those persons who begin to dig a well after they have become thirsty, and of those who begin to cast weapons after ...

A German study published in the June 2007 issue of Circulation found that acupuncture significantly lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The extent of the blood pressure reductions by acupuncture treatments was comparable to ...

Cosmetic Acupuncture is for the person who wants to turn the clock back, look his or her best, feel revitalized, and enjoy it all with good health and a healthy sense of well-being.  Some of ...

Acupuncture is probably the best known, most common, and most accepted Chinese natural treatment to help your face and body turn back the hands of time. Acupressure uses the same principles as acupuncture, replacing the ...

For Delia, it was the pain of a severe auto accident and abdominal surgery that brought her to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).  I decided to turn to the clinic because of their integrative ...

Who among us doesn™t want to live a long life? The desire to survive is built into us. As animals, we react instinctively to protect ourselves in the face of danger. As organisms our bodies ...

What does it mean to be centered? In Qi Gong terms, it signifies having energy in the center of the body. The center is called Dan Tian, which means “elixir field” and a place to ...

This is a great time to take charge of your heart health and look at ways to lower cholesterol! One out of every two men and one out of every three women will develop heart ...

There have been some intriguing studies indicating that green tea can be extremely effective in the fight against high cholesterol. Specifically, the beverage reduces bad cholesterol and boosts good cholesterol, improving an individuals overall cholesterol ...

In China, the pomegranate fruit symbolized longevity. Now there is scientific evidence for the fruit's restorative powers.Scientists have tested the juice in mice and found that it combats hardening of the arteries (atherogenesis) and related ...

Get a fasting lipoprotein profile to find out what your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride numbers are. Calculate your risk for heart disease using the ATP III assessment tool. Discuss your risk ...

Daoist history begins with Laozi™s Daode Jing (Tao Te Ching), a classic Chinese text written around 500"400 B.C.E. The Daode Jing advocates living naturally and freely as you truly are, rather than as who you ...

The word meditation comes from the Greek word that means to be mindful. The practice of meditation is a proven stress reducer, and can help you tame your mind and overcome anxieties, agitation ...

Older adults at risk of shingles may get as much immunity to the varicella-zoster virus (VCV) as the VCV vaccine provides by adding tai chi, the ancient Chinese exercise system, to their exercise program. But ...

Whether you turn to acupuncture or allopathic medicine for healing, choosing the right foods for your constitution will speed your progress. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), health is a state of balance in which ...

Living to be 100 is not the product of an expensive supplement, brutal daily regimen, plastic surgery or anything out of the average person™s reach.  A few simple changes in the most basic areas of ...

How You Heal: Herbs, Remedies, and Elixirs. Anti-Aging Herb with a 5,000-Year Track Record. Panax ginseng is perhaps the world™s best-known herb. Popularly employed to increase energy and stamina, it has been used medically in ...

Where You Are: Environment, Ecology, and Community. Are Your Clean Clothes Toxic? Traditional dry cleaning uses a chemical solvent, perchloroethylene, to remove stains.  Unfortunately, its chemical residue is toxic to humans.  People often experience headaches ...

What You Do: Exercise, Lifestyle, and Rejuvenation. A Brush With Longevity. A popular practice among centenarians is body brushing, using a dry brush with natural bristles to sweep the surface of the entire body.  Besides ...

Q. Is it really possible for anyone to live happily to 100? A. Your Body Wants To Be 100! The human body has a beautiful design, a design that can carry it one hundred years ...

Herbal medicines, proven safe and effective through thousands of years of use, target different areas of disharmony and renew original beauty by enhancing adequate blood flow, moisture, energy and circulation.Ren Shen Yang Rong Pian is ...