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Our Cupping Runneth Over
Sep 2, 2015 by
Cupping Therapy, explained
After two thousand years, acupuncture is finally gaining traction outside of Asia; more and more people are finding relief, and now they're asking questions about "all that other stuff"-complementary therapies, including cupping!
In cupping therapy, cups made of glass, plastic or even bamboo, are placed on the skin in such a way that creates suction. Skin, superficial muscles and connective tissues are pulled outward instead of pressed; working similarly, but i...
After two thousand years, acupuncture is finally gaining traction outside of Asia; more and more people are finding relief, and now they're asking questions about "all that other stuff"-complementary therapies, including cupping!
In cupping therapy, cups made of glass, plastic or even bamboo, are placed on the skin in such a way that creates suction. Skin, superficial muscles and connective tissues are pulled outward instead of pressed; working similarly, but i...
The Ancient Art of Healthful Eating
Jun 19, 2015 by
Summer is upon us and that means fistfuls of greens, armfuls of heirloom tomatoes and endless garden salads! All good, and all healthy, right?
Not so fast, says Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has an entirely unique, and somewhat complex approach to eating for health. In the simplest terms, Chinese medicine is about correcting, achieving, and maintaining balance. According to TCM, discord and imbalance can come from eating too much of one type of food-even if it came from straight ...
Not so fast, says Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which has an entirely unique, and somewhat complex approach to eating for health. In the simplest terms, Chinese medicine is about correcting, achieving, and maintaining balance. According to TCM, discord and imbalance can come from eating too much of one type of food-even if it came from straight ...