Category: TCM Article

 5 PRESSURE POINTS TO BEAT INSOMNIA You have read the title right; there are indeed ways to beat insomnia that do not require you to ingest a sleeping pill.  If you have insomnia, do not worry; you are not alone.  Read More …

Here is a chart of the main meridians of the human body. Acupuncture point charts always show the meridians as well as the individual acupuncture points along the meridian lines. Point charts are very complex and ornate as there are Read More …

The history of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine is rich with myth and story, in fact the very beginnings of Chinese medicine come from a myth. Legend recounts that the Yellow Emperor (Huang Di) asserted himself as the supreme ruler of Read More …

This article was printed in the Nelson Daily News in March, 2009. … Dear Academy: How is it that Tai Chi is good for your health? Sincerely, Stiff and Sore, Nelson, BC Dear Stiff and Sore, There is a saying Read More …

This article was printed in the Nelson Daily News in April, 2009. … Spring is here and the evidence of a long winter is becoming evident as many new babies come forth into the world. For many, this is a Read More …

Acne is something that has affected us all at some point in our lives. Although a seemingly mild medical situation, severe acne, especially of the face, leaves individuals feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable in their own skin. People try all sorts Read More …

So, what is a meridian anyway? This is one of the first questions students of Chinese medicine want to understand. Simply put, a meridian is an ‘energy highway’ in the human body. Qi (chee) energy flows through this meridian or Read More …

Chinese Medicine is a powerful art. Not only can Chinese medicinal herbs and acupuncture help you with many physical ailments such as arthritis, backache or insomnia, it is also highly effective in helping to solve personal issues such as the Read More ...

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things you will ever do. Luckily, there are many tools to assist you in your goal of quitting smoking. Acupuncture is one of the most helpful tools and is very effective in helping Read More ...

Chinese medicine uses many modalities of healing; acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, and diet therapy make up the most commonly used and Chinese medicine cupping is gaining in popularity. Maybe some of you saw the photo a few years ago of Read More …