What is moxibustion? Moxibustion is a form of ancient heat therapy in which a moxa stick made of an herb named Chinese-Mugwort/Ai-ye is burnt and held over the surface of skin, corresponding to selected acupuncture points. The purpose is to invigorate the flow of Qi and warm up the inner environment of the body as…
We are all paint cans, and our life is our Canvas. Before I go into talking about relationships, ask yourself how you define a relationship? Although you may have all included another person as part of the answer to that question, the most important relationship you will have in your lifetime, is the relationship with…
It is rather common for women to have uterine fibroids. Western medicine tends to relate the cause to an extended period of stimulation of estrogen. Western doctors usually would treat them by removing them through a surgery if one or more grows to larger than 5cm or when they seriously affects menstruation. However, in recent…
Dr. Ruth Lee In this blog post, Balance Health is pleased to interview Dr. Ruth Lee – Registered Chinese Medicine practitioner. She will share with us the root causes of infertility problems, as well as give us an overview of how those problems can be successfully tackled with the help of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)….
Author: Angie Tourani – Advanced Certified BodyTalk Practitioner at the Balance Health Clinic America is facing an epidemic of staggering proportions, not one of physical illness or visible disease, but the mental struggles of chronic anxiety, depression and stress. 1 in 10 Americans currently take anti-depressant medication, but worse yet, the issue isn’t contained within…
Author: Chew Yin Chan – Raindrop Technique Therapist at the Balance Health Clinic The build up to the Holiday season is frantic for most and it’s been no exception for me juggling appointments and Christmas errands. A running theme I’ve sensed throughout my sessions seems all too common at this time each year: Stress. Christmas…
So you might wonder “how does it work?” It was believed that CNT was developed by ancient Taoist sages who through their meditation and internal practice observed that energy blockage created tangles and knots in the abdomens, which in turn, created more blockages. What could cause these energy blockages? Negative emotions such as fear, anger,…
Firstly, having meaning or purpose in life that gives the person structure, something to look forward to and the possibility of leaving a legacy, The second is friendship and support system that entails family and strong connections, Lastly, having an intimate relationship. Of all of these above the last one is nice to have but…
Spring is in the air. Seeds are sprouting, flowers are blooming and birds are chirping. Welcome spring with open arms to shake yourself from your winter hibernation and lethargy. The season is calling as it is the time of the year to stimulate the flow of the Qi internally. What is the Qi? In…
More and more wrinkles appear everyday at the corner of our eyes. We are constantly looking for the next magic beauty treatment that can take us back to our youthful glow. Botox, fillers and beauty poisonous substances are so passé. Facial acupuncture is the new weapon in the anti-aging war. Praised for hundreds of…