Acupuncture is an ancient form of alternative medicine that originated in China. In Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, the body is comprised of pressure points in which the life force chi flows. If certain pressure points are blocked, positive energy cannot flow through. The blockages cause sickness including chronic pain. Acupuncture works by alleviating pain through the insertion of thin …
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Important Factors to Consider Before Getting a Foot Tattoo
The foot is one of the most popular spots to get inked. This trend is especially common in women. After all, a flash of ink while wearing stilettos is definitely edgy. But before you head to the nearest tattoo parlor, there are certain things you have to consider before getting inked. Tattoos are forever, make sure you’re getting one for …
Read More »Self-Treatment: Basic Foot and Hand Reflexology
Reflexology is an alternative treatment to heal various ailments by stimulating pressure points on the feet and hands. The pressure points – called meridian points – correspond to specific organs. If you believe in alternative methods of healing then reflexology is a great treatment to try. It’s fairly easy as long as you master the pressure points. Below are reflexology …
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