Indians call it “Prana.” Chinese call it “Chi.” In Hebrew, it is called “Ruah.” These are the terms for some kind of energetic life force that resides in our bodies, a fact that has been almost universally accepted. In common terms, it is called “vitality” or “vital energy.” It is essentially the inner energy that
Many factors are attributed to shoulder pain. The most common cause of shoulder pain is believed to be an injury to the soft tissues, muscles, ligaments, and tendons within the shoulders. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has various treatments for shoulder injuries. So, let’s check out some highly effective acupressure treatment for shoulder pain. List of
Are you suffering from a stuffy and runny nose? Is your throat sore and scratchy? Your head is pounding with pain. The symptoms indicate that you are suffering from a cold or flu. As a result of this, your concentration levels dip at home or work. Seems like cold and flu are quite lingering diseases.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the flow of vital energy blood exists in every area of the body: the muscles, the joints, and internal organs. Pain is a result of the imbalanced flow of this energy to the affected places. Back pain and lower back pain may occur due to stagnation of blood, dampness, blockage
If you are considering acupressure points for diabetes, you have just become a part of an alternative medicine revolution. Why? That’s because a huge population around the globe is now considering alternative medicines, such as acupressure therapy, an effective way to treat various disorders and diseases. Can Acupressure Cure Diabetes? To answer that, let’s understand
Many of us have experienced or may experience eye-related problems at some point or other. Some of these are minor and tend to go away without bothering too much. But, there are some eye problems that persist and cause pain, and many other problems with our vision that demand immediate attention. In this article, we
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) represents meridians inside our body that are associated with various functions that are vital for our living. Any disturbance in blood flow and Qi (Vital energy) along these meridians is the cause of all the disorders. Thus, if you are suffering from insomnia (sleeplessness), it means various meridians inside your body
The discomfort in your stomach is termed nausea which is often followed by vomiting. Vomiting is the emptying of stomach contents through the mouth. More often this condition occurs due to improper indigestion of food that has to find some way for eliminated. However, stomach discomfort could be cured, sometimes almost instantly. In this article,
It is not an overstatement that gas accumulation in the digestive system has become a common issue for more and more people. This causes heaviness in the stomach, chest, and some parts of your back due to gas and may even result in gas pains. Bloating is a kind of blockage of excess gas in
