Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Stop Suffering with Chronic Pain. Qigong Can Restore Balance and Alleviate Your Pain


 Qigong, a type of Chinese healing that dates back thousands of years, is a practice in which some professional acupuncturists are trained. As one of main branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Qigong is a form of exercise considered very beneficial to your health. Along with this form of TCM comes other branches such as tui na massage, herbal medicine, as well as acupuncture. The purpose of Qigong is to cultivate a patient's life energy and improve its ability to heal. Along with rhythmic breathing, the practice uses certain movement techniques in a system occasionally known as Chi gung. The practice's focus on posing in graceful positions, and doing repetitive movements is thought to help facilitate the elimination of blockages to a person's flow of Qi, otherwise known as their life force. This practice has been shown to improve the health of the mind, body, and spirit through helping the patient to reach a state of meditation.



This practice has been greatly influenced by a number of different disciplines including philosophy, medicine, and martial arts. The electromagnetic energy that surrounds each of our bodies can become disrupted with all of the hustle and bustle of modern life. When this occurs, the flow of the Qi can be inhibited.



Dr. Steven Schram has been providing nyc acupuncture for nearly 30 years. To learn more about the Chinese Healing Art of Qigong you can visit his website.


Friday, June 22, 2012

All About Cupping and Acupuncture


 The practitioner might place cups on particular areas of blockage, or they may decide to slightly oil the skin and move the cup gently around to treat a larger area, which is like a form of massage. Although the latter is somewhat similar to a massage, the technique is designed to treat deep tissue blockages and is not meant to be merely relaxing. At times patients may experience redness, or slight discoloration of the skin, but this is not painful any redness or discoloration goes away quickly.



Ensure that your acupuncturist is licensed in providing these types of treatments so that you are guaranteed a successful and professional experience. Fortunately, many professional acupuncturists and chiropractors are trained in this treatment and others including tui na, herbology, and qigong. Balancing the body and mind as well as the yin and yang is the key to good mental and physical health. Chinese medical practitioners have been developing these methods to help patients accomplish this for thousands of years. Countless people have found healing and relief, going on to live healthier, more active lives.



Dr. Steven Schrqm is a licensed acupuncturist NYC. To learn more about acupuncture and cupping therapy, you can visit the website for his practice.


What To Expect From Your First Cupping and Acupuncture Appointment


 The term "cupping" comes from the round glass cup is often used for treatment. The inside of the round cup is heated and the cup is then placed on the patient's body. As the air inside the cup cools down, a vacuum is created, pulling the skin up taut underneath the cup as it creates suction. The result of this is the dilation of the pores and the release of blockages beneath the skin which leads to improved blood and Qi flow. At times, toxins are also drawn up out of the skin.



This technique has been successfully used to treat many illnesses and conditions. Alleviation of symptoms can be found by those suffering from both physical as well as mental conditions. In order for healing to be optimized, the practice works to improve blood circulation and Qi flow. The primary goal of all Chinese medicine is to have perfect balance in the body and mind, and Qi is the force which flows through the body and accomplishes this.



Dr. Steven Schrqm is a licensed acupuncturist NYC. To learn more about acupuncture and cupping therapy, you can visit the website for his practice.


Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The Buzz on Cupping and Acupuncture


 Cupping, a form of TCM, is a technique in which some acupuncturists are licensed. This treatment is considered to be highly effective for those who are suffering from a number of different ailments particularly those related to the respiratory system.



The round cup that is used for the treatment is what gives the technique it's name. Heated on the inside, a smoothed edge cup is and placed on the body of the patient. A vacuum forms against the skin when the air inside the cup cools. The pores dilate, and blockages that are underneath the skin are broken up, as increased blood flow improves the Qi. This can also allow toxins to be drawn out of the body.



Dr. Steven Schrqm is a licensed acupuncturist in NYC. To learn more about acupuncture and cupping nyc, you can visit the website for his practice.


Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Cupping and Acupuncture - Drawing Out the Toxins


Cupping, a form of TCM, is a technique in which some acupuncturists are licensed. Cupping is known to be an extremely effective treatment for a variety of conditions, especially for those with respiratory issues such as congestion, bronchitis, or asthma due to allergies or other respiratory illnesses.



The technique's name comes from the glass cup that is used during he treatment. The inside of the round cup is heated and the cup is then placed on the patient's body. As the air inside the cup cools down, a vacuum is created, pulling the skin up taut underneath the cup as it creates suction. The pores dilate, and blockages that are underneath the skin are broken up, as increased blood flow improves the Qi. This can also allow toxins to be drawn out of the body.



Dr. Steven Schrqm is a licensed acupuncturist. To learn more about acupuncture and cupping therapy, you can visit the website for his practice.