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Should You Use Ice to Heal Injuries?

Should You Use Ice to Heal Injuries?

How cold affects our circulation Hey there, curious readers! Last time, we talked about how cold weather affects our bodies by contracting circulation. This time, let's dive into a cool topic: using ice to manage pain and heal injuries. Imagine your body as a land of...

Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain

Does acupuncture for low back pain work?I’ve got good news for you. Yes, acupuncture has been shown to reduce low back pain. In a study of 18,000 patients, acupuncture successfully treated patients in four pain categories. The study participants had either shoulder,...

COVID-19 and Chinese Herbal Medicine

COVID-19 and Chinese Herbal Medicine

From the COVID-19 outbreak there have been many unique behavioral responses. We have seen a rush to buy toilet paper, artificially empty grocery stores, and social distancing. While some of these responses have left long lines in the grocery, which was seemingly the...