January 2012
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Acupuncture does work as it stimulates a natural...
Acupuncture works by stimulating a natural painkiller in the body that swells arteries and allows more blood to flow through, scientists have discovered.
The identification of the chemical adenosine as a central player could also make the ancient Chinese therapy even more effective at relieving pain.
Scientists were able to triple the beneficial effects of simply sticking needles in...
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“Prayer is a song that we sing to the Divine. Even when the tune is not known,...”
– Blue Buddha Quote Collective
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7 Reasons You Should Get Stabbed in 2012
Deborah Leigh (Migraine Chick)
No, I’m not suggesting homicide. Yes, I’m talking about acupuncture.
Yes, I’m using shock value in the title to draw your attention in to read my article. Yes, I’m okay with that fact because I know treatments feel nothing like stabbing, and I know you have a sense of humor, and anyway, I’m here to tell you all about it. (Insert smiling faced author here).
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20 Ways to Get Good Karma, By The Dalai Lama
Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
Follow the three R’s: - Respect for self, - Respect for others and - Responsibility for all your actions.
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
Don’t let a little dispute...
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Acupuncture's effect 'isn't just psychological'
From The Telegraph:
Acupuncture works directly on the brain to reduce the amount of pain we feel, MRI scans indicate.
It limits activity in parts of the brain tasked with gauging pain, an experiment on 18 volunteers found.
Crucially, researchers believe the study shows that acupuncture does not only work on a psychological level - as a ‘placebo’ - but that is also has...
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“No one really knows why they are alive until they know what they’d die for.”
– Martin Luther King Jr. (via loveyourchaos)
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“Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you...”
– Mary Oliver, The Summer Day
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“Smoking a joint a week for up to seven years doesn’t hurt lung function,...”
– Study: A Joint May Be Easier On Lungs Than A Cigarette : Shots - Health Blog (via npr)
I would just like to point out that while the impact on the lungs may be more benign than the effect of cigarettes, this study does not cover the effects of THC on things like motivation and weight. Just...
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Traditional Chinese medicine 'makes fertility...
Acupuncture alone can assist fertility! For men or for women. It is considerably less invasive and much less expensive compared to any artificial reproductive therapy. Give it time, of course - it may not be a quick fix, depending on your age and other fertility factors. Plus, acupuncture is very relaxing and has tons of other great “side effects”.
Traditional Chinese medicine...
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“Everything I learned when I was in medical school was wrong…except anatomy. I am...”
– [This is from a Medical Student’s blog].
A guest lecturer reflects on how much our current understanding of medicine has changed over the years. (via medicalstate)
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Meditation is Cool
Meditation-The Controlled Psychophysical Self-Regulation Process That Works Publication Date: Volume 7, Issue 6 , Pages 348-353, November 2011 Author: STEPHAN A. SCHWARTZ Source: Explore Link: http://www.explorejournal.com/article/S1550-8307%2811%2900236-9/fulltext The sense of spiritual consciousness, connecting to something greater than oneself, is one of the most intoxicating...
Experience Life Magazine: Healing Spices, part 2 →
runningwithneedles:
Turmeric
Health Benefits: Reduces Inflammation
Turmeric is a kitchen staple in India, found in just about every dish that crosses the table — a fact that has not been lost on researchers, who observed 30 years ago that the incidence of chronic illnesses among people in India is…
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“So stop thinking about how crazy the times are, and start thinking about what...”
– Seth Godin
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