Complementary Wellness

You’ve probably heard of acupuncture, it is undoubtedly one of the most famous of the Chinese medical practices that have made their way into mainstream Western society. Of course you may never have used it or have any idea what it might be…

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on 25 December 2013. Researchers find that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are effective for the relief of endometriosis pain. Local Abdominal AcupunctureThe total effective rate for auricular acupuncture was over…

Complementary wellness has its roots in many areas of the world, but they are deeply engrained in the social and cultural fabric of Hong Kong. Here, wellbeing is intrinsically linked to natural herbal products, with them making up as…

From being attacked by a cat to flying into a window, there are many reasons why a bird might become injured and it’s natural to want to help. But would you know what to do if you found an injured bird in your garden? Assess the situation…

Whether you’re decorating, renovating or simply installing new appliances, there can be occasions when your kitchen is unavailable. Or, perhaps, you’ve suffered an emergency such as a fire or flood and your kitchen is suddenly out of…

When your wellbeing is affected by head and neck cancer (HNC), dysphasia is a common adverse effect of chemoradiation therapy. Previous reports suggest that complementary wellness techniques, such as acupuncture, may help to provide some…

Minnesota is one of 20 states that have passed civil commitment laws. This means that courts in these states are able to confine child molesters, rapists and other sex offenders who have finished their prison sentences but are deemed too…

Owners of Windsor’s first Chinese herbal medicine store are making an investment in the city’s culinary future by offering to pay season-long rent at the Downtown Farmer’s Market for up to 10 local foodpreneurs. In launching Food Ventures,…

The Mediterranean look is one that many gardeners aspire to create in their own garden. And the good news is, with so many different plants, herbs and decorations; it’s easy to recreate the look in a variety of climates. Mediterranean…

Take a look around your kitchen and it won’t be long before you find something made from plastic. From food containers to plastic utensils, drinking straws to packaging; plastic is a common material in most kitchens. But while plastic might…

You may think that ancient complementary wellness practises are all in the past, but actually there are several alternative therapies still in use today. In fact, these methods have a great deal of prestige in many cultures, and are used to…

Your kitchen may be slowly killing you, but not in the way you think. While you may predict this article is about to warn you about the wellness dangers of radon or gas links, your wellbeing is actually at risk from kindness and proximity.…

By CCTV correspondent Teressa Siu China's State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine intends to make changes and standardize the industry. Officials admit there are challenges, including the will to adopt a uniform code of…

Battle Balm® was created with one purpose in mind…  “Deliver a potent, all-natural herbal medicinal balm for martial artists training worldwide.” Based upon the traditional hit medicine of the martial warriors of the past, Battle Balm®…

China is mulling an adjustment in the prices of Chinese herbal extracts or Chinese patent medicines, the first of its kind in six years, and the details will come out by the end of this year, financial…

SHANTOU , December 10 , SinoCast -- Guangdong Taiantang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (SZSE: 002433) revealed plans to finance CNY 1.604 billion from a private placement for not lower than CNY 16.04 per share. Financing will be…

The Omics Group is organising the three-day “International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional & Alternative Medicine” (Traditional Medicine-2013) at…

Sex therapists may fall into the bracket of “complementary wellness” but they can prove essential for your wellbeing, both individually and as a couple. But what exactly does a sex therapist do, and how might speaking to one benefit your…

Ayurveda is an Indian system of complementary medicine. It boosts the wellness and wellbeing through an ancient healing system, and is becoming increasingly popular in the western world, as the benefits of Ayurveda become more and more well…

Heart-healthy eating starts in the kitchen, which means that you need to get your kitchen wellness on track if you want to protect your family from heart problems. Here are seven simple tips to help you do it: 1. Switch to…

Although cleaning up is the unquestionable downside to cooking at home, a clean kitchen is a huge part of complementary wellness and very important to your family’s wellbeing. You may embark on a deep-cleaning marathon every now and then,…

Our gardens are home to a whole host of insects, bugs and creepy crawlies. Many play an important part in our local eco-system and are beneficial for creating a healthy and thriving garden environment. Meanwhile others are not so friendly…

It can often be a battle getting kids to eat healthy; but if you want to see your children’s diet improve, your kitchen is a natural source of inspiration. So, instead of asking your kids to keep out of the kitchen, encourage them to join…

Most people from western societies first approach holistic health by trying to apply the illness model of allopathic medicine. Traditional health systems look at disease as a set of symptoms that need to be removed, but it is actually…

Some of the myths in the health world are based on superstition and old wives tales, from swallowing pumpkin seeds creating a pumpkin in your stomach to cats stealing the breath of babies from them both drinking milk. But some may be based…

Most people don’t worry about their hair until there’s a problem, by which point it could take ages to resolve. Prevention is key, to avoid discomfort and damage to the hair follicles. in reality, your hair quality depends on a variety of…

A few years ago, Gwyneth Paltrow attracted attention at an awards show when she showed up with strange red welts on her back. Before you fear for her wellbeing, it turned out that she’d just undergone a complementary wellness therapy known…

As part of a complementary wellness regime, many people turn to supplements to help give their wellbeing a bit of a boost. The logic goes that if you don’t get enough of a certain nutrient, such as fibre, in your diet, you can easily add it…

When you are trying to lose weight, you are likely to try all the traditional methods and then when those don’t do anything to improve your wellness and wellbeing, turn to the complementary methods. There are various times in your life…