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Points Newsletter - July 2009
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8 Commonly Used Herbs and their Healing Properties
By Maoshing
Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., ABAAHP, Ph.D.
Herbs have been part
of every culture and medical tradition since the
earliest humans walked the earth for treatment
of everything from colds to digestive issues to
depression. You may be surprised to learn that
the herbs you have been regularly using to
infuse your food with appetizing flavors also
have amazing healing abilities.
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5 Tips to Keep Your Acupuncture Practice Thriving During the Recession
By Michael Arnold, L.Ac.
With all the financial doom and gloom out there
it’s easy to get worried about the impact of the recession on your
practice. This article covers some of the best strategies to beat the
recession and ensure a constant stream of clients coming into your
clinic. I have personally used these techniques to ensure my own
acupuncture clinic has stayed thriving. I have also taught many others
how to do the same. The strategies work whether you are just starting
out in practice or if you are well established.
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Evodia
Fruit - Wu Zhu Yu
By Lisa M. Miller, L.Ac.
The pungent, bitter, and hot Wu Zhu Yu is a
powerful herb in the Chinese herbal pharmacopoeia. It is the small,
reddish-brown fruit from the Evodia tree, which is native to parts of
China and Korea. Traditionally, Wu Zhu Yu is used for its warming
effects, its pain-relieving effects, and its qi-lowering capability. More... |
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Q:
What can I do to cure my migraine headaches?
A:
Migraines are a complex pathology involving many etiologies. I would first
suggest a thorough neurological examination to rule out serious conditions,
and then I would suggest you check your liver function, as there has been
links between migraines and liver pathologies. From a traditional Chinese
medicine (TCM) perspective, migraines are due to an imbalance of liver
function and neurological deficiencies.
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