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Points Newsletter - May 2010
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Tongue Inspection: How’s Your Health?
By Maoshing Ni, L.Ac., D.O.M., Ph.D.
Wonder if you're coming down with a cold? Stick out your tongue and say "Ah!" Or at least give it a
glance. Your tongue is one of the easiest ways to check in with your health status. I recently
posted a blog about how to read your face to determine the condition of your health. The tongue is
such an important diagnostic tool for Chinese medicine practitioners that it merits a full article.
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Chi (Qi): Major Life Force in
Our Bodies
The ancient oriental doctor perceived human beings as a microcosm of the universe that surrounded
them. They imagined themselves as a part of an unbroken wholeness, called Tao, a singular
relational continuum within and without.
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Diabetes & Traditional Chinese Medicine
By Sophia Tang, L.Ac.
Diabetes is treatable! Chinese medicine has already provided a solution dated back 2000 years ago!
Do you suspect that you could have diabetes? If you are having the following symptoms you may
already have diabetes: some diabetes symptoms include frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme
hunger, unusual weight loss, increased fatigue, and irritability.
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RECENT RESEARCH |
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Clinical Effects of Acupuncture for Diabetic Peripheral
Neuropathy |
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Acupuncture-Mediated Inhibition of Inflammation Facilitates
Significant Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury |
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Antidiabetic Effect of Flavones From Cirsium Japonicum DC
(Da Ji) in Dabetic Rats |
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ASK THE DOCTOR
Q:
I am approaching menopause and I have noticed changes in my body. I
have added a few pounds and my menstruation is becoming irregular. I am dieting and began an exercise
program, but I would like your opinion on any special approaches to general wellness related to aging
and menopause.
A:
As we age, our body slows down. Metabolism, organ function,
tissue regeneration all slow down. This necessitates different approaches to wellness. As our metabolism
slows down, we should also reduce our caloric intake. The more calories we take in the more get stored
since we do not burn as much. The nutrition requirements also change as you reach menopause. A good
general approach is to engage in a proactive health maintenance program with your natural practitioner.
Here are some suggestions.
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