Imagine a healthcare system that puts the patient first, one that that is preventive, predictive and personalized. It might seem far-fetched if you have seen a doctor lately, but such a concept exists. It’s called integrative medicine, which has emerged as a proactive healthcare approach...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a term often misunderstood by many who think of it as a mystical, back-alley route to healthcare or a trendy new approach to healing used only by alternative types and completely ignored by the Western medical community. Neither perception could...
In 2014, more than 7 million Americans battled a drug use disorder, based on data from the National Survey on Drug Use. Those are sobering statistics. It’s no surprise why addiction recovery centers are prolific in the United States. But drug and alcohol addiction is...
For more than 3,000 years, Chinese herbs have been used to treat a range of health issues and ailments. In the last few decades, they have become increasingly popular in Europe and America, where individuals unsatisfied with Western medical treatments have pursued the healing power...
Perhaps you’ve heard of cupping therapy — or have seen the pictures of actress Jennifer Aniston and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps posting photos of their distinct cupping marks on social media sites like Instagram and Twitter. Ryan Seacrest even enjoyed a session on-air. While cupping has...
Although acupuncture has been established in modern medicine for decades, there are still millions of Americans who have never experienced the benefits of this amazing healing art. Probably the most common sentiment among those people is concern over the insertion of the acupuncture needles into...
If you’re like most Americans, you’ve likely heard of acupuncture or may have even been treated with it for some form of pain. But did you know that this versatile treatment option, which is a cornerstone of holistic healing and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is...
When you get to the point where you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, you’re willing to try anything to improve your quality of life. But oftentimes, that means seeking out doctors who practice western medicine — and with that, comes myriad tests...