Is acupuncture scientifically proven? Exploring the scientific evidence on acupuncture therapies

Acupuncture And Scientific Evidence

You may feel like the whole world’s buzzing about acupuncture, and you’re left wondering whether there’s real science behind the buzz. As you seek holistic, patient-centred care, it’s natural to question the evidence supporting this ancient practice. Rest easy knowing that extensive research, including thousands of studies and systematic reviews, has increasingly validated the effect …

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Uniting Ancient Wisdom and Modern Personality Psychology: Mapping the Five Shen of Chinese Medicine with The Big Five Personality Traits (OCEAN)

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The Five Shen of Chinese Medicine and The Big Five Personality Traits, also known as the OCEAN model, offer valuable insights into human consciousness and emotional well-being. Exploring the connections between these two systems can deepen our understanding of human behaviour, motivation, and emotions. This article will examine the relationship between the Five Shen of …

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A Journey Through the Safety and Risks of Acupuncture and Common Misconceptions

Acupuncture, a time-honoured practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, is a journey of healing and self-discovery. It’s a path that invites you to engage with your body in a new way, using slender needles as guides to stimulate specific points on your body’s landscape. It is an increasingly popular alternative medicine choice for many. Often …

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Where are the acupuncture points of Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Where Are The Acupuncture Point Locations In Chinese Medicine

What are the acupuncture points used in Chinese Medicine? In the classical texts of Chinese Medicine the acupuncture points are described as places where the spirit Qi moves, enters and exits, where the Qi and Blood of the channel flow in and out. They are locations where the pathogenic Qi gathers and the Yang Qi …

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Self Responsibility and Chinese Medicine

Responsibility

In life we have the choice to accept that we are 100% responsible for our life. To do this requires elements of self awareness and fortitude. In this post I intend to explore what elements of our being are at play from the Zang Fu perspective of Chinese Medicine. What does it mean to be …

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Trauma and the body

Trauma and the body

Guest post: Vivienne Colegrove PHD Did you know that whenever we go through a difficult time in our lives, memories can live on in the body? Have you ever had that strange experience where you wake up feeling heavy in your arms and legs, noticing a lump in your throat, wondering why tears are close to the surface …

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