For most children, even the thought of getting a shot is upsetting — and it's no wonder! Needle pricks hurt, and little ones receive more than their fair share in those early years (sometimes up to four in one visit.) If you have a child who balks at the sight of needles, here are a few tips to help make the next doctor's visit a smoother experience. Before the ... Continue Reading
The Wonderful Benefits of the Acupressure Mat
Acupuncture and acupressure have been used in China and India for thousands of years. The Shakti mat can be seen as a modern interpretation of the Indian bed of nails. To put it simply, it is an Acupressure Mat. The Shakti Mat is used to relieve pain, promote relaxation and help with a range of health problems including insomnia, pain relief and recovery from injury. Many ... Continue Reading
What Is Moxibustion?
(BeWellBuzz)Â Moxibustion refers to a form of Chinese therapy involving mugwort herb or moxa. In this practice, mugwort herb is burned and applied on the skin of the patient directly or indirectly. This practice originated in Northern China and since then has been an integral part of traditional medicine in China, Japan, Vietnam, Mongolia, and Korea. Moxibustion has been ... Continue Reading