Acupuncture increases blood flow to enhance energy, reduce fatigue, and calm anxiety to enhance your body's functioning!Most people think of acupuncture for blocking nerve irritation and pain relief. That is true, but the idea of maintaining blood flow was of paramount importance in its development and remains important for its effects on your body today. The emperor enlisted the help of the best physicians at the time to work for him to keep him healthy. (If they didn’t they were killed or Continue Reading
The Body as a Microcosm of the Universe- Microcosm in Acupuncture and Life
The Body as a Microcosm of the Universe -Microcosm in Acupuncture Did you know that our bodies are representative of the universe? One theory in Chinese medicine is 5 element theory that sees the body as a microcosm of the universe. That means that everything embodied in the universe is said to be imprinted in our body and can be used to stabilize our health and bring us back into to balance. Microcosm in Body: Our bodies mirror the things we see in nature. The sun, the earth and Continue Reading
SYMPTOMS OF LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS
Identifying Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis There are unique symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis. How do you know the difference between lumbar stenosis and herniated is a condition where there is a narrowing of the spine causing the nerve root to get pinched. This condition results in weakness in the leg, pain upon walking 10 or more steps, pain that is alleviated with sitting down and pain that can be made better if leaning forward. Unique Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis Pain is worst Continue Reading