Unlocking the Power of Ear Seeds: Using Them on the Hand’s Acupoints

Ear seeds, those tiny little seeds or beads that have been an essential part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries, are taking center stage in our exploration of alternative acupoint applications. While we know them best for their traditional use in auriculotherapy, targeting specific points on the ear, we’ve discovered that their benefits can […]

Acupuncture for Constipation: A TCM Doctor’s Guide to Relieve Your Symptoms at Home

In this article, we sit down with Dr. Yuan, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor, to discuss a natural way to relieve one of the most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): constipation. As a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide, it’s essential to find effective treatment options that can improve your […]

Discover the Surprising Health Benefits of These Back Massage Techniques And Pressure Points

Introduction Traditional Chinese massage therapy, such as Tui Na, follows the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It can be used to treat a wide range of ailments, as well as for prevention and health preservation. It works by improving the circulation of Qi and Xue (blood), regulating and promoting the good functioning of the […]

Skeptical About Acupressure for IBS? Let Dr. Yuan Change Your Mind

What Is IBS? IBS is an acronym that stands for Irritable bowel syndrome. It is a lifelong problem that affects the digestive system. This functional gastrointestinal disorder has no exact cause. Instead, it is characterized by symptoms such as recurrent abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and abnormal bowel habits such as diarrhea and constipation. A recent […]

Find Your Zen with Back Massage Pressure Points for Stress Relief

The back is a highway of interconnected motor and autonomic nerves in the human body. This means that the back is both rich with acupressure points and capable of storing stress. In some cases, pent-up stress manifests as exhaustion, and at other times physical exhaustion of the back generates stress in the mind. Either way, […]

Feet Tired and Achy? Learn the Top Stress Relief Foot Massage Pressure Points for Instant Relief!

Stress is considered a widespread pandemic worldwide. Many people still associate stress with mere mental irritation, but in reality, stress involves chemical reactions that affect all the systems in the body. It should be noted that stress per se isn’t detrimental to health but rather a defense mechanism that shifts our attention and prepares our […]

Stop Stress in Its Tracks: 5 Pressure Points on the Head to Relieve Stress and Improve Your Health

Stress causes gradual damage to the three elements of the body – qi, blood, and water – leading to the body losing its balance and becoming unhealthy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that stress affects the Qi by disturbing its circulation and blocking the mood, and it affects blood by draining it and […]

8 Pressure Points For Indigestion: How Acupressure Can Ease Your Digestive Discomfort

Ease Digestive Discomfort: Discover 8 Pressure Points For Indigestion Relief Everybody has had at least one experience of getting overexcited over a certain food and eating more than the body can handle. This is a rare situation for some people, but for others, this can be recurrent and associated with psychological and emotional problems. In […]

6 Great Acupuncture Points for GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD, is the result of stomach acid flowing up into the esophagus. When this acid escapes the stomach, it can cause a great deal of discomfort, dampen your quality of life, and be difficult to manage. A culmination of factors such as stress, weakness of the stomach, and […]

Acupressure Points For COPD: How To Improve Lung Function With COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a severe health condition that can affect people who have had long-term exposure to toxic gases, such as cigarette smoke. According to Chinese medicine, COPD should be avoided by reducing exposure to triggers such as smoking habits and toxic working conditions. The treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to […]