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The sifu of industry captains Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:12PMThe No 1 men of many major corporations have no qualms addressing one man as “Sifu” — their qigong master Suolangyixi.
The Chinese Way: Massage therapist travels to Beijing to learn Tuina Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 8:53AMImmersed in a medical paradigm a world away, certified massage therapist Ramona Pleva returned Nov. 1 from training in Beijing. For nearly two weeks, Pleva and 29 other colleagues from around the United States studied Chinese Manual Therapy, or Tuina, at the Training Center of China Academy of Chinese Medical Science.
Ancient Oriental practice of acupuncture gains ground in the West Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 2:16AMSome say it treats physical disease and mental imbalance. Others call it a natural medical system that can diagnose and prevent, and improve overall well-being.
Dr. Andrew Weil’s next patient: the U.S. health care system Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 11:06PMWith his white beard and wide smile, Dr. Andrew Weil is easily recognizable from the advertisements for his Origins skin-care products, his book jackets and Web sites. Weil has long espoused healthful eating and sensible exercise as being the keys to living well. His books, CDs and Web site tout the benefits of eating fish, fresh fruits and vegetables; avoiding processed foods and unhealthy ...
Me and Mao: How Xinran got China talking about the Cultural Revolution Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 6:24PM A year ago the Chinese journalist and historian Xinran returned to China. She was there to research her latest oral history, China Witness, a collection of interviews given by grandparents and great-grandparents. She took the opportunity to visit her mother, from whom she was separated at the age of seven during the Cultural Revolution. The visit offered the opportunity to talk about what had ...
Andrew Weil continues to preach wellness through prevention Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 9:31AMWith his white beard and wide smile, Dr. Andrew Weil is easily recognizable from the advertisements for his Origins skin-care products, his book jackets and websites. Weil has long espoused healthful eating and sensible exercise as being the keys to living well. His books, CDs and website tout the benefits of eating fish, fresh fruits and vegetables; avoiding processed foods and unhealthy fats; ...
The Weil side of wellness runs on prevention Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 2:03AMWith his white beard and wide smile, Dr. Andrew Weil is easily recognizable from the advertisements for his Origins skin-care products, his book jackets and websites.
Honey: medicine of the Qur’an for all diseases (Part 1) Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 6:11PMDemand for honey today is higher than in ancient times. All sacred scriptures have discussed its merit. Chinese, Greek and Roman accounts also provide us innumerable benefits of honey. Ancient Egyptians used honey as a preservative.
Ayurveda: 5,000 Years Of Balance Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 6:40PMThe world in which we live can get intense: Over-consumption of processed and packaged foods infect our systems; technology bombards our every move; and an excessive amount of activities pull us in multiple directions.
The flavor of the season-Chinese dates Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 8:54PMEarly October is the time of year when mountains of mottled green and brown fresh jujubes (or Chinese dates, zao) can be found piled up in the green grocers. These crisp fruits are similar to apples in flavor with a slightly drier texture. I find I can sit munching on them for hours.
Sleep Affected By Changes In Sex Steroids Associated With Menopause Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 3:08PMA study in the Oct. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the increased rate of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) change that occurs during menopause is associated with increased objective sleep duration but poor subjective sleep quality.
Fight Allergies the Natural Way Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 11:58PMEphedra contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. The latter is a commonly used over-the-counter decongestant. Though the whole herb is safer than the drug, at higher doses, ephedra can produce similar side effects: elevated blood pressure, palpitations, nervousness, insomnia and appetite suppression.
Crisis clinic offers free acupuncture to rape victims Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 12:22AMAcupuncture sessions will soon be offered as a free, alternative method of therapy for rape victims.
What Is Ephedra Used for Today? Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 9:56AMAlthough it can still be found in a few over-the-counter drugs for asthma and sinus congestion (in a safer form than the banned dietary supplements), physicians seldom prescribe ephedrine anymore.
New evidence on addiction to medicines Diazepam has effect on nerve cells in the brain reward system Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 9:24AM( Academy of Finland ) Addictions to medicines and drugs are thought to develop over a relatively long period of time.
New Evidence On Addiction To Medicines Diazepam Has Effect On Nerve Cells In The Brain Reward System Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 8:04AMAddictions to medicines and drugs are thought to develop over a relatively long period of time. The process involves both structural and functional changes in brain nerve cells that are still poorly understood. However, a single drug or alcohol dose is sufficient to generate an initial stage of addiction.
Canadian coach happy to get the needle Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 8:08PMCanadian gymnastics team coach Tony Smith was amazed yesterday when his back pain vanished after just one acupuncture session at the Olympic Village clinic.
Acupuncturist relieves pain through pressure Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 1:18PMWhile teaching English in Japan for four years, Scott Evans studied Japanese, martial arts and Japanese acupressure, or shiatsu, in his spare time.
Two New Studies Analyze Menopause-Related Sleep Problems Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 4:16AMTwo studies in the July 1 issue of the journal Sleep analyze menopausal sleep problems, finding that complaints may differ according to the stage of menopausal transition and the ethnicity of the woman, and identifying risk factors that may predict sleep problems at any stage of menopause.
Difficulty Sleeping Increases As Women Progress Through Menopause According To Study By Rush University Medical Center Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 3:12AMDifficulty falling asleep and staying asleep increase as women go through menopause according to research by Rush University Medical Center. Waking up earlier than planned also increases through late perimenopause but decreases when women become postmenopausal. The study is published in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP.
Longest day Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 2:33AMIs early dawn a curse or blessing for an insomniac?