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    Dehydration from an ancient Chinese perspective

    When we hear someone say we are dehydrated, the first thing we think is, Dang, I should drink more water—I should be drinking my 8 glasses of water. Well, yeah, for sure. But did you know what’s really drying you out? Welcome to the 7 Inflamers or Dehydrators: The Seven InflamersWhy they are considered dehydrating…

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  • COLD – The Antithesis of Chinese Medicine

    Why is COLD so bad, and why do we ask – “Did you ice your shoulder when you injured it?” COLD – yes, we emphasize it in capital letters, because it signifies all bodily responses involving contraction and slowing or stopping the flow, encompassing all that the phenomenon of COLD entails. In Chinese Medicine when…

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    ACC and Acupuncture

    Navigating ACC Insurance for Acupuncture: Your Comprehensive Guide In the realm of public healthcare in New Zealand, it’s good to know the avenues available for complementary therapies like acupuncture. If you’re seeking to use Acupuncture to assist in your recovery from an injury that has been covered by ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation), here’s your essential…

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