Category Archives: Research

What Does Acupuncture Treat?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by eresko

Acupuncture treats a wide range of disorders and disease and is even more effective when used in addition to other treatments. According to the World Health Organization in an analysis of Controlled Clinical Trials, Acupuncture was clinically effective in treating … Continue reading →

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How Does Moxibustion Work?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by eresko

One of the most useful modalities in Chinese Medicine is the herb known as Moxibustion. Otherwise known as Mugwort, Artemisia Vulgaris, or Ai Ye (chinese pinyin); it can be used in a number of different ways. It can be taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cold & Flu, Pain Management, Research, Topics in Health, Women's Health | Tagged Acupuncture, Ai ye, analgesia, artemisia vulgaris, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine, chronic pain, Direct Moxa, Gastro-intestinal disorders, how does moxa work, How does moxibustion work scientifically, Immunity, Indirect Moxa, inflammatory conditions, Infrared radiation, Kidney disorders, moxa & immunity, Moxibustion, mugwort, Smokeless moxa, Ulcers | 2 Comments

What Your Gut Type Says About You

Posted on May 27, 2011 by eresko

Recently I have been reading a lot about blood types. Ever heard of the Blood Type Diet? Well, for some reason I have been a little infatuated with the idea of each of us following a certain blood type constitution … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Research | Tagged 3 enterotypes, bacteria ecosystem, enterotypes, gut ecosystem, gut flora, gut flora research, prebiotics, probiotics | Comments Off

Moxafrica

Posted on February 7, 2011 by eresko

While Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV are not two diseases that we consider epidemic in industrialized countries (the US); they have reached epidemic proportions in other, less developed countries. In the US, we are fortunate enough to have access to health … Continue reading →

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Treating Eczema

Posted on November 15, 2010 by eresko

As if people suffering from Eczema really want more to deal with, a study recently published in the British Journal of Dermatology claims that using emollient skin lotions that contain Sodium Laurel Sulfates (SLS) on eczematous skin might exacerbate the … Continue reading →

Posted in Acupuncture, Allergies, Environmental Medicine, Nutrition, Research, Topics in Health | Tagged british journal of dermatology, dermatology, dermatology and alternative medicine, eczema, EWG, skin deep, skin disorders, skin rashes, sls, sodium laurel sulfate, treatments for eczema | Comments Off