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What is Cervical Dystonia? Cervical dystonia (CD), also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions in the neck, leading to abnormal head postures and painful spasms. People with cervical dystonia often experience their head tilting to one side, twisting, or turning in unnatural directions, which can cause significant discomfort, limited neck mobility, and pain. The exact cause of cervical dystonia remains unclear, but it is believed to result from dysfunction in the brain’s motor control regions, particularly the basal ganglia. While Western medicine often focuses on symptom management through medication, botulinum toxin injections, and physical therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic approach that seeks to restore balance to the body’s energy (Qi), alleviate symptoms, and improve overall health. Let’s   explore how TCM can help manage cervical dystonia through acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, he...

  TCM/Traditional Chinese Medicine approach on LUPUS In traditional Chinese Medicine/TCM, LUPUS is a combinatory condition of deficiencies and excesses based on an imbalance and disharmony of Yin/Yang in the body. It often related to a combination of deficiencies in the Zang organs such as   Lungs, Kidneys, and Spleen as well as excesses of pathogenic factors such as Dampness, Heat, Dryness, Wind, Cold, etc. TCM treatment approaches LUPUS through a holistic perspective, aiming to restore balance and support the body’s natural healing mechanism by tailored methods for each individual. Treatments are focused on tonifying the deficiencies and purging the excess of pathogenic factors by identifying patterns of disharmony and imbalances of energy/Qi, blood, and organ functions. 1. Common diagnostic pattern for LUPUS in TCM 2. TCM Treatments Acupuncture helps to harmonize and balance Yin and Yang, preventing or treating drug side effects. Cupping therapy helps to relieve tendernes...

  Acupuncture provides many advantages for people recovering after mastectomy, such as pain management, decreased anxiety, and enhanced general quality of life. Let's discuss the symptoms that post-mastectomy patients face, the advantages and safety measures of acupuncture treatment, the particular acupuncture sites that are employed, and pertinent information from the standpoint of Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM viewpoint on care following a mastectomy From the perspective of TCM, disturbances in Qi and blood flow, especially in the Liver, Spleen, and Kidney meridians, are frequently linked to symptoms following a mastectomy. Important things to think about are: Key s ymptoms commonly e xperience d after having a mastectomy  Acupuncture's benefits for individuals recovering from mastectomy Pain relief: studies have shown that acupuncture efficiently lowers pain by triggering the body's endogenous painkillers and releasing endorphins. This may be especially helpful in t...