What can Traditional Chinese Medicine do for an Athlete?
I guess that is question number one. What can TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) — that is mainly Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs — do for an athlete today? What can it do for you? It’s a big question...
View ArticleAcupuncture for Fertility
Here is a small summary of the use of acupuncture for fertility issues from Acupuncture.com, October 2009. I was particularly struck by the comment on a study from the British Medical Journal showing...
View ArticleCan Acupunture Help Tennis Elbow?
This is a great question since Tennis Elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is one of the most common injuries seen in sports. Some people call it an irritation of the muscles and tendons in the forearm....
View ArticlePerformance Enhancement Herbs: SAN QI
Herbal medicine is a great supplement to any sports training program. It is simple to take a few extra pills each day, and the results can be amazing. One of the first uses is for pain and bruising....
View ArticleHerbs for Acetaminophen Overdose
Did you know that Acetaminophen toxicity is the most common cause for Liver Transplant in this country? Acetaminophen is a pain reliever present in many over-the-counter cold and flu medicines. It is...
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