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Researchers in China and Japan reviewed 908 cases in 9 different studies and found that qigong practice for at least two months can lead to a reduction in blood pressure among people with hypertension. On average, study participants reduced their systolic blood pressure by 17.03 mm
Read MoreIt is one of my life’s missions to bring awareness about acupuncture and Chinese medicine to as many people as possible. Â Â To this end, I gave two acupuncture presentations this month; one at the Leicester Senior Center, and one to nursing students at the Massachusetts College
Read MoreChinese medicine seems to be entering the mainstream with increasing frequency. Now, the makers of Wrigley gum are adding Magnolia bark extract into their Eclipse brand of gum and mints. Laboratory studies found that the extract kills microorganisms that cause bad breath. Magnolia bark, or Hou
Read MoreThe five foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine are acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, tui-na massage, and internal exercise. Internal exercise is the term given to tai chi and qi gong practice. It describes coordinated, graceful movements which are performed with a meditative mindset, with the intent
Read MoreResearchers in Scotland have identified three chemical compounds found naturally in black tea that have insulin-like effects on cultured cells. Scientists hope that this finding may help lead to new diabetes medication or dietary treatments. Since this study was performed in the laboratory, not on live
Read MoreFor people with seasonal allergies, this lovely spring weather can lead to some unpleasant symptoms. Seasonal allergies related to pollen can affect us in the spring, summer, or fall. The predominant pollens right now in Massachusetts are tree pollens, such as Cedar, Juniper, and Poplar.  Grass
Read MoreResearchers have concluded that acupuncture, when performed within 1 day of in vitro fertilization (IVF), improves rates of pregnancies and number of live births.  Scientists and professors from three universities collaborated for a systematic review of seven research studies. Based on the results of these
Read MoreDoes your mood improve as the daylight increases? Light therapy is a common treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs in the autumn and winter seasons. Now, scientists are studying the use of light therapy for other types of depression. A
Read MoreA recent study in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia reveals that the risk of serious memory problems may be lower among seniors today than among adults who were over 70 in the 1990s. Â The study suggests a number of possible reasons for this trend; higher
Read MoreTwo reviews released late last year reference Chinese medicine as a possible adjunctive therapy for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Lung cancer guidelines released by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) endorse massage and acupuncture as integrative therapies that can be used while patients are being
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