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According to the philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body is an interconnected whole that may be broken down into several microsystems. An acupuncturist can treat the whole body just by inserting needles into one specific part of the body. In the case of auricular acupuncture, the ear is used to treat the whole body; the scalp and hands are also commonly treated microsystems in TCM.

Basics of Ear Acupuncture

As Spring/Summertime approaches, weather warms up and many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety.

Gardening can be enjoyable, but it is important to stretch your muscles before reaching for your gardening tools. The back, upper legs, shoulders, and wrists are all

How many of us know someone who has had a hard time getting pregnant? How many of us have been at the side of a friend who has just had a miscarriage, perhaps not her first one? Maybe this person has been you. It seems rare these days that we not know someone who has struggled with this stressful issue. There are many Western Medical treatments for fertility issues; most of these are aimed at the manipulation of hormones in the body. Although they can be effective (and sometimes not), they are often costly, both monetarily and emotionally.

The symptoms that accompany the hormonal fluctuation that happens before and during menopause can range from mildly inconvenient to completely overwhelming. Summer can be wonderful for improvement of menopausal symptoms, but because of the increased heat, this time of year in particular can aggravate hot flashes and night sweats.