Quitting smoking is not an easy feat. Nicotine, the main ingredient in tobacco, is a highly addictive substance, and the act of smoking itself becomes a deeply ingrained habit in most smokers. However, the good news is that the more often you try to quit smoking, the greater your chances are of success.

Traditional Chinese medicine is an ancient practice still used by millions of people across the world, often as a complement to Western medical practices. At the root of Chinese medicine is a belief in the “qi” (also known as “chi”), the body’s circulating life force and natural energy. This

Stress is as harmful as a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle to health. Seemingly non-physical, stress has a surprisingly destructive effect on physical health, not to mention mental well-being. Scientific studies show that mental and physical health are strongly intertwined. How, in the name of healthy

Failure to get enough sleep can wreak havoc on your body. Sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in accidents, make it difficult to think and process information, and can raise your risk of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Although you could take a sleeping pill to get the

Worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 2000. As of 2008, an estimated 1.4 billion adults were overweight or obese, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). For many individuals struggling with excess weight, dietary changes and regular exercise are not enough to take off the pounds – especially

Acupuncture has been embraced by the Western world for decades. Its popularity has grown considerably-- so much, in fact, that many major health plans now cover the cost of acupuncture treatments. It is often beneficial to use a combination of TCM and the advances of Western medicine to treat and promote

Gastrointestinal disorders, including severe cramping, heartburn, acid reflux and diarrhea, are a serious health problem affecting millions each year. Heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes, allowing stomach acid to reflux.

While popping an aspirin may do the trick for the occasional headache, over-the-counter drugs and even prescription medications are not a long-term solution for chronic headache pain. Three out of every four adults suffer from tension headaches, the most common type of headache. While not everyone with

Inflammation is a normal response to various forms of stress, but when it becomes a chronic state it can cause all kinds of serious and/or painful conditions. Unfortunately, anti-inflammatory drugs can create problems of their own. That's why it makes sense to turn to acupuncture as a drug-free way of

When it comes to acupuncture, many folks think of some mysterious Eastern medicine that involves needles in various places on the body. While this is partially true–it does originate in Ancient China–this Eastern medical practice follows precise philosophies and methodologies to correct imbalances,

A balanced body is something that is vital to overall health. Many of us have lived most of our lives in an unbalanced body—you know the symptoms, aches, pains, headaches, allergies, menstrual cramps, poor digestion, sore stomach, fatigue, stress and just that feeling of being “off” somehow. Acupuncture

More than 100 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, a branch of the National Institutes of Health. However, pain management can be a tricky topic, because there are many factors that play a role in the

Acupuncture stimulates precise points on the body, using fine, sterile needles. Chiropractic care focuses on the treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, most often through spinal adjustment or manual manipulation. Although these two healing modalities rely on different techniques,

Ovulation disorders are one of the most common roadblocks to conception. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to treat infertility in women by addressing common ovulation disorders. New research suggests that for some women, acupuncture, in combination with hormonal therapies or herbal medicine, can