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Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4
Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union
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Also tagged depression, insomnia, irritability, stress, tcm
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Successful Herbs to Move Liver Qi
We often say in Traditional Chinese Medicine that the liver is the system most easily susceptible to stress. Stress knots the Qi (energy) and makes its flow stagnate –
Posted in Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Also tagged anger, irregular menstrual cycles, irritability, migraines, tension headaches, trouble sleeping
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Moxibustion and Dysmenorrhea
A study conducted by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has determined that the use of moxibustion at specific days during a woman’s menstrual cycle can decrease pain associated
Posted in Moxibustion, PMS, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Also tagged dysmenorrhea, menstruation, moxibustion, tcm, women
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Does Your Liver Need a Spring Tune-Up?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, each season is ruled by a particular organ system and spring is connected to the liver. What does this mean? Well, you probably notice changes
