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Chronically Ill: The Rise of Chronic Disease and How TCM Fits In
We’ve got bad news–chronic illnesses are going up. Across the world and in the US, more and more people are being diagnosed with incurable diseases like asthma, cancer, and diabetes.Thanks to advances in healthcare, we’re living longer. But that also means that we’re facing new issues as we age. Western medicine doesn’t have an answer to chronic illnesses and in many cases they’re considered incurable. So to deal with the symptoms and effects of chronic illness, people are turning to the East.
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4 Secret Signs of Inflammation And How To Fix It
Inflammation is like the boogeyman. It’s absolutely everywhere, showing up as a symptom for everything from depression to osteoarthritis. But unlike some other symptoms, inflammation is invisible. You can suffer from it for years without even knowing! Fortunately, we’re sharing how to recognize inflammation’s subtlest signs, and how to help make the pain go away with some tips and tricks from Eastern medicine.
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What To Know About Arthritis and TCM: Symptoms, Diagnoses, and Treatments
Feeling achy and stiff? Maybe you have a wonky knee that acts up when it’s raining, or your wrist tends to hurt when you’ve been typing all day. If you’re familiar with arthritis, then you know that western doctors can’t always offer much help. Generally, most Western medical practitioners try to treat arthritis with painkillers, anti-inflammatories, and physical therapy. Luckily, Eastern medicine has been treating arthritis and joint pain for centuries, so it’s a great option for someone looking to work alongside or instead of western treatments.
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Lupus And Traditional Chinese Medicine
There are a lot of things we don’t understand about lupus yet, but one thing’s for certain: it isn’t a one-size-fits-all disease. Because lupus can look totally different for everyone, it can be frustrating and overwhelming to find solutions to your symptoms. While there’s no magic cure for lupus (yet!), TCM does offer some natural treatments.
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Why AutoImmune Sufferers Are Turning To TCM
Autoimmune disorders are on the rise at an alarming rate with roughly 50 million Americans suffering from these disorders. Since scientists haven’t figured out what actually causes most of them, prevention of them isn’t possible and currently available treatment options can lead sufferers wishing for better solutions.
