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Chinese Olympic swimmer Wang Qun was spotted with clear cupping treatment marks during training. She uses cupping for back, neck, and shoulder pain. To find out more about cupping see these articles:
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) refers to a severe, prolonged tiredness that does not disappear even after rest. It is a condition that thousands of individuals in America alone suffer from, and though it may manifest itself in slightly different forms unique to the individual, it is often incredibly debilitating. In an effort to learn more about CFS, our social media intern, KM, interviewed Karen Stringer, an InNetwork provider with a great deal of experience treating chronic fatigue.
- Qi Gong Alleviates Chronic Fatigue - from Family Practice News. Studies show that Qi Gong lessens chronic fatigue symptoms by 39%. Check it out!
- Alternatives for Back Pain - from the Chicago Tribune. Massage, yoga, acupuncture, so many effective solutions for back pain.
- New Payment Plans for Alternative Treatment - from IrelandTimes.com. Growing interest in alternative therapy in Ireland has led to deals and cash back opportunities for patients.
- Acupuncture for Surgery - from CDAPress.com. Studies are showing that using acupuncture before and during surgery, lessens the level of pain and painkillers needed after surgery.
- Lower Body Acupuncture Points Heal the Upper Body - from The Epoch Times. A Chinese belief with tangible results: “Treat the illness on the yang side from the yin side to balance the yin and yang, and the illness will be gone.”
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- Qi Gong for Weight Loss TV Series - from The Wall Street Journal. The series on this gentle form of exercise will be premiering on Tuesday, June 5, on New York public television stations.
- Foam Rolling Massage You Can Do at Home - from the San Diego Union Tribune. Using a foam roller and your own body weight, this exercise helps work out the IT band.
- Ginseng Helps Lower Cancer Related Fatigue - from The Times of India. Ginseng has been used in TCM as a natural energy booster for centuries.
- Acupuncture Aids Weight Loss - from EmpowHer.com. Acupuncture can be used to address underlying health issues that are causing weight gain and help to correct them.
- Arthritis - Alternatives to Surgery - from KSAT.com. Massage and acupuncture are two risk-free alternatives to surgery suggested for arthritis patients.
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- Massage Therapy Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis and More - from News Medical. Massage therapy can be effective for a variety of prevalent health conditions, including the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee, inflammation after exercise, chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia.
- Acupuncture Can Help Reduce Stress of Divorce - from the Huffington Post. Going through something like a divorce can be stressful to say the least…here are 7 drug-free ways to help cope, including acupuncture.
- Sleep Tips Inspired By Chinese Medicine - from MindBodyGreen.com. May is Better Sleep Month, so check out some of these tips for a better night’s sleep.
- East Meets West in the Pet’s Office - from The Foxboro Reporter. Holistic Treatments are not just for people…see what they can do for your pet!
- Massage Relieves Chronic Pain - from American News Report. Check out the 4 recent studies showing the health benefits of massage therapy.
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- Acupuncture Can Improve Skeletal Muscular Atrophy - from ScienceDaily.com. A team of Japanese acupuncturists revealed a study that shows how acupuncture therapy mitigates skeletal muscle loss and more…
- What is Therapeutic Sports Massage? - from Yahoo! Sports. Questions and answers about Sports Massage, check it out!
- Chiropractor Says Massage is Key to Injury Recovery - in the Wall Street Journal. A chiropractor in Colorado promotes massage as key to easing chronic pain and promoting internal healing.
- For Fun: Stressed out Kitty Getting a Neck Massage! - Not technically news…but had to include it, happy Friday!!
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- First Chinese Medicine Product to Receive “Therapeutic Drug” Marketing: on CRIEnglish.com. The herbal medicine called Diao Xin Xue Kang, used for treating Myocardial ischemia, is now licensed for sale in the Netherlands, making it the first of it’s kind to be marketed as a “therapeutic drug” instead of a “non-medicinal treatment” in a mainstream Western market.
- Yoga Routines to Fix Common Ailments on FoxNews.com. Whether you feel sluggish from a hangover or broken hearted because of a break-up, yoga can help!
- Group Acupuncture Treatments on Cleveland.com. Group treatments are economical and just as effective!
- American Holistic Nursing Association Supporting Veterans on AHNA.org. Holistic nurses are joining forces with First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and hundreds of others in educating nurses about PTSD and TMI.
- Why Every Busy Woman Should Try Acupuncture on Shape.com. She tried acupuncture as an experiment…check it out!
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- Breaking Down Chinese Medicine in The New York Times blog. Get the break down on Chinese herbal medicines.
- Acupuncturists Lobby HHS to be Included in Obamacare in The Foundry blog from The Heritage Foundation. Lobbyists are trying to get acupuncture included as an “essential health benefit.”
- Battlefield Acupuncture for Soldiers on NaturalNews.com. Acupuncture for soldiers is a safer more effective method than dangerous painkiller drugs.
- Health Benefits of Ginger in News Olio. Ginger has been used in Chinese Medicine for centuries. Find out what it can do for your health!
- Ultimate Guide to Acupuncture for Injuries in Yahoo! news. Find the injury that’s plaguing you and the treatment regimen suggested as the cure!
- Nomads with Needles in Acupuncture Today. Acupuncturists from the USA and Canada joined a “World Healing Exchange” tour organized by “Acupuncturists Without Borders” and they share their reflections on how community based acupuncture is helping people all over the world.
