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The Chinese Lunar New Year of the Yang Fire Horse: Energy, Innovation, and Upheaval

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As we enter the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Yang Fire Horse, we step into a cycle defined by intensity, speed, and transformation. Within Chinese cosmology and astrology, the Horse represents the peak of Yang energy – the height of activity, expansion, and outward expression. It corresponds to the South, to summer, to noon, […]

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Longevity Practices: a Holistic Approach

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Chinese Medical Perspectives on Longevity: Bridging Ancient Insights on Lifespan and Healthspan with Modern Research into IL-11 Christian Saint-Pierre & Julie Saint-Pierre Abstract This article examines Chinese medical perspectives on longevity through the lens of jīng, the vital essence central to health and ageing, and connects these ancient insights with emerging biomedical research on interleukin-11

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Unregulated Acupuncture in NS: Choose your acupuncturist wisely

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As a practicing acupuncturist in Nova Scotia, the recent CBC News article detailing a disturbing incident involving an Ontario-based acupuncturist, Kyung Chun Oh, left me both aghast and deeply concerned. This case underscores an urgent issue we must address in Nova Scotia: the critical need for acupuncture regulation. As per the article, Oh convinced a

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TCM & Acupuncture for Women’s Health and Fertility

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Embracing a Holistic Approach Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are gaining popularity as holistic approaches to women’s health and fertility. Offering a natural complement to Western medicine, TCM has been practiced for thousands of years, effectively addressing various health issues. Today, we explore the benefits of TCM and acupuncture for women’s health and fertility.

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The diagnostic techniques of acupuncture and TCM

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Chinese Medicine stands tall as an ancient medical practice, tracing back more than 3,000 years. With roots steeped in tradition, Chinese medicine incorporates herbal remedies, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, and other modalities. Crucial to its efficacy, the diagnostic techniques employed in Chinese medicine and acupuncture serve as the backbone for individualized treatment plans. In this article,

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