http://infinityacupuncture.com Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:43:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a Seattle native, I have indulged in many cups of coffee, especially during the gray winters. Now I know much more about caffeine and its effects on the body, and although I still enjoy a cup of coffee here and there, caffeine is not in my daily routine anymore. ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2008/05/09/a-cup-o-joe/ The point on the forearm between the two tendons just two finger widths proximal to the wrist crease called Pericardium 6, has proven anti-nausea effects. The FDA approved a wristband using stimulation on this point for the relief of nausea caused by motion sickness, morning sickness, chemotherapy and post-operative ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2008/01/08/acupressure-for-nausea/ “Blood deficiency” in Chinese medicine is much like anemia in Allopathic medicine. Although there are many different types of anemia, in TCM we work in general to build the blood in patients exhibiting signs of blood deficiency. Almost all the clinical signs of anemia are directly related to ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2007/11/27/what-is-blood-deficiency/ When you feel a headache coming on, drink a glass of water (most headaches are due to dehydration) and press on the point known as LI 4 between your thumb and pointer finger. On the hand, divide the metacarpal bone of the pointer finger in half and move your ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2007/11/20/acupressure-for-headaches/ All right, listen up computer connoisseurs. I know you have dry, possibly gritty and probably red eyes. Here is a simple tea you can brew to soothe your eyes and slightly improve your vision. Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua) flowers decrease redness and wolfberries (Gou Qi Zi /Go Ji berries) lubricate ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2007/11/13/eye-strain-remedy/  In my first year of school I was a total stress case.  I felt electrically charged, like a highly caffeinated live wire.  My chest was constricted and deep breathing was nearly impossible.  I was irritable and sighed constantly.  The knot in my stomach stole my appetite and prevented me from ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2007/11/11/hey-stress-case/ We use a lot of metaphors in Chinese medicine. Some of them get lost in translation and therefore can be really amusing. But, this one I’m about to share with you is pretty easy to understand and illustrates a great point. If there’s one piece of dietary ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2007/11/11/your-stomach-is-an-oven/ A very wise man once told me, "Either you think or don't think, but if you choose to think, make a decision and act". The first time I heard this I severely underestimated the magnitude of this advice. It wasn’t until, only hours later, I began stressing about ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2007/11/05/to-think-or-not-to-think/ Sleep is highly underrated these days. When I ask people how their sleep is, most reply that it is okay. Upon further inquiry I find they are not getting enough hours (between 7-9 is recommended for most people) and they are not waking feeling refreshed. Since most people ... http://infinityacupuncture.com/2007/11/05/how-is-your-sleep/