Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop on a woman’s uterus.  Rising from the smooth muscular tissue of the uterus (myometrium), a single cell divides repeatedly, eventually forming a benign tumor.  Ranging in size, some fibroids go through growth spurts while others may shrink on their own.  Their growth …

With more than 80% of all Americans having experienced lower back pain at one point in their lives (Mayo Clinic), back pain is a common reason for work absences and can greatly impact one’s lifestyle.  Although it can affect anyone, it is significantly more prevalent among adults between the ages of 35 to 55 and …

With more than 25.8 million people in the U.S. affected by diabetes mellitus, often referred to as “diabetes” – a group of metabolic diseases affecting the body’s ability to effectively utilize blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar.  Vital to one’s health, glucose is an important source of energy for the body’s cells comprising muscles and …

The American Cancer Society has reported that 50% of men and 30% of women in the U.S. population will develop cancer at some point during their lifetime.   Because cancer is such a dangerous and aggressive disease, it should be treated with all available treatments.  The integration of Traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine together has …

Who wouldn’t want to live a long and healthy life?  This is a desire, intrinsic to every person.  The natural state of the human body is to be healthy and in balance.  The proper balance presents the body with the capacity to heal itself. Aging is a natural, irreversible process, taking place in cells, organs …

Menopause is a natural physiologic process; occurring between the ages of 40 and 58 (North American Menopause Society), with an average age of 51 among U.S. females.  It is a transition period, marking the termination of a woman’s “fertile” stage, often accompanied by a plethora of symptoms.  Most noted symptoms include: hot flashes, night sweats, …

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, also referred to as “Median Nerve Entrapment”, occurs due to swelling/irritation of the median nerve or tendons passing through the carpal tunnel, resulting in compression of the nerve.  Symptoms typically appear at night and begin with tingling, burning or numbness in the palm and fingers; particularly in the thumb, index, and middle.  …

Cosmetic Acupuncture is ancient technique used not only for facial rejuvenation but also for improvement of health and overall wellbeing.  It is a safe, natural alternative to Botox, collagen injections and plastic surgery.  Cosmetic acupuncture includes superficial needling to enhance blood circulation of the skin; deeper needling to boost muscle tone, and direct needling into …

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder with a wide spread musculoskeletal pain and stiffness in all 4 quadrants of the body.  Due to lack of physical damage and laboratory tests for confirmation, fibromyalgia can be difficult to diagnose.  The duration is at minimum of 3 months and pain develops upon pressure application to at least 11 …

Around 75% of women experience migraines, which impact every aspect of their daily lives.  The migraine headache is often associated with nausea and sensitivity to light and noise.  Migraines can last from few hours to a few days.   Also, patients experience visual symptoms called “aura”, prior to the attack that is often described as seeing …

Smoking is not only an unpleasant habit, but also a big danger for your health.  Cigarettes contain hundreds of chemicals, including known carcinogenic compounds (cancer-causing) and many other toxins such as: nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, and arsenic. Millions of smokers attempt to quit on a daily basis.  However, many of them …

Stress the body’s inability to cope with the daily mutable demands of life.  Lack of sleep and exercise, overwork, poor dieting take their toll by depleting by the body’s reserves; Rendering us emotionally vulnerable and volatile, hence impacting our quality of life and immunity. There is a plethora of factors promoting anxiety and stress, such …

Used in many Asian countries, cupping is a form of Traditional Chinese treatment dating back to 3000 B.C. – outlined in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, Ebers Papyrus.  In the actual technique, a partial vacuum is created inside cups placed on the skin, by means of heat or suction.  The cups …