Traditional Chinese Medicine For Stress
Posted by admin in Acupressure, Stress, Yoga on October 12, 2011
Acupuncture – Stress can be significantly reduced with acupuncture, which promotes feelings of calm and tranquility and releases “feel-good” endorphins that increase the patient’s sense of well-being. Acupuncture also may be used to strengthen any organs that have been compromised or weakened by stress.
Acupressure – Acupressure is very effective in relieving many stress-related ailments. To treat headache, the practitioner manipulates Gallbladder 14 and 20, Liver 3, and Large Intestine 4; for neck and shoulder stiffness, Kidney 3, Liver 3 Gallbladder 20 and 21, and Large Intestine 10; and for lethargy, Lung 9, Large Intestine 4 and 10 Stomach 36, Conception Vessel 6, and Kidney 3: Stress also can cause other symptoms-including insomnia, depression, impatience, and skin Problems-and these may require the manipulation of different acupressure points.
Acupressure also can be used to enhance relaxation, and to improve the patient’s outlook and ability to manage stress.
Chinese Herbal Therapy – Patent formulas that may be recommended to counteract stress are Concha Marguerita and Ligustrum for anxiety and mental stress, Prunella and Scutellaria for stress-related hypertension, Minor Bupleurum for digestive upsets, Major Four Herbs to enhance immunity, and Cnidium and Tea for migraines. Read the rest of this entry »
5 Ways Improve Brain Function Through Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Posted by admin in Acupuncture, Brain Health, Traditional Medicine on October 12, 2011
Are you constantly online, texting or twittering? Worried about the long term impact of increased computer and gaming time on the brain? Many people believe the technological age will have a negative impact on memory, concentration and general brain function over time. Below are 5 simple ways to improve your brain function.
1. Acupuncture is a great way to reduce stress, improve sleep and allow the body to enter deep relaxation which will enhance rejuvenation. There are even certain acupuncture points which can impact the brain directly, as well as scalp acupuncture which targets specific areas of the brain. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective enhancing brain function involves strengthening Kidney Essence, nourishing Heart Blood and tonifying Marrow, which is the spinal cord, brain, bones and bone marrow.
2. Chinese herbs can be used to promote cognitive function or help balance organ systems which may contribute to declining brain function later in life. Common herbs used to prevent mental decline are gingko biloba, ling zhi, ginseng, gou ji berries and others used more in traditional Chinese medicine formulas to strengthen the Kidney essence such as he shou wu, rou cong rong and wu wei zi. Read the rest of this entry »