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Chinese Reflexology for healthy Gums and Teeth

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Use your thumb to press and rub across the strip in a side-to-side motion. Massage this point  f or your teeth for about a minute every other day. It is almost always beneficial even if you don’t believe in it to direct  Qi  t o an area that needs to be healed. The healing energy helps your body to heal itself. The  Chinese Reflexology  p oints for the teeth are located on the tops of the toes, below the toe knuckles. On the big toe, there’s just one knuckle, so the reflexology points are located above and below the joint. The reflexology area is shaped like a thin strip and there are two strips on each toe. The distal (top) strip is for the upper jaw and teeth. The proximal (bottom) strip is for the lower jaw and teeth. The toes on the right foot correspond to the left side of the mouth and the toes on the left foot correspond to the right side. Here are some good books on Reflexology Complete Reflexology for Life The Reflexology Atlas Better Health with F...

Managing a High Protein Diet with Traditional Chinese Medicine

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By Craig Williams, LAc, AHG One of the most common clinical presentations in today's clinic is patients following a high protein diet.   In this article, we will examine effective ways to manage a patient following a high protein diet via  TCM pattern  differentiation  and ameliorate potential side effects which some patients may experience following this diet.  We will also discuss some important nutritional supplements which can improve digestion in a high protein diet and help patients avoid any secondary gastric irritation which may occur while transitioning to such a diet. The following exercises will help to heal the body and improve the immune system function: How to build up Chi (Qi) to fight off illness and maintain good health 8 Exercises for Fitness, Healing, and Longevity  Standing Qigong produced superior results Standing Qigong/Meditation Part 2 What is stronger Qigong or Coffee for an instant “hit”? Ayurvedic and Yoga remedies ...