Crohn's Disease and Acupuncture

In a study published in the journal, Digestion, acupuncture was found effective for treating Crohn's disease.

Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease which involves chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The main symptoms of Crohn's disease are abdominal pain, fever, fatigue and persistent, watery diarrhea. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and can come and go with periods of flare-ups.

In this German study, 51 patients with mild to moderately active Crohn's disease had a decrease in disease activity after receiving 10 sessions of acupuncture. Study members also showed an improvement in general well-being and reported an improvement in quality of life.

Chinese Medicine for Health Web Site

The Swine Flu: Taking Precautions

Many people have a significant fear about the Swine Flu. This worry generates anxiety, worry, and sometimes even panic.  The Swine Flu is not very different from the ordinary flu.   We all need to have common sense about personal hygiene and preventive habits. Here are a few things which are really important:

• Avoid  meat, dairy and sweets and go easy on the junk food 

• Exercise daily -  15 minutes a day is better than none.  Participate in a Qi Gong class, or Tai Chi class, also do Qi Gong at home every morning. 

• See your life in the simplest terms possible. If you are depressed, find a medical professional who can help you.  If no one has ever helped you, or could not help you, please call my office to make an appointment with me. I will find out what is going on with your energy, and make a healing plan for you.

• Make sure to get a good night sleep

• Drink water - have 8 glasses of water daily. Or have tea and water.

Chinese Medicine for Health Website

Harvard Medical School Study on Tai Chi Benefits

New England School of Tai Chi at Chinese Medicine for Health in Holliston, Massachusetts has been selected as a participant in the Tai Chi Osteopenic Women Study for Harvard Medical School Study Program.  The Harvard Medical Study will monitor and collect data on the efficacy of Tai Chi in reducing rates of bone loss.

"We are honored that Harvard Medical School has selected the New England School of Tai Chi to validate the benefits of Tai Chi," said Dr. Aihan Kuhn, Director of Chinese Medicine for Health.

"A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for Tai Chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age," says Peter M. Wayne, assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Tai Chi and Mind-Body Research Program at Harvard Medical School's Osher Research Center. An adjunct therapy is one that's used together with primary medical treatments, either to address a disease itself or its primary symptoms, or, more generally, to improve a patient's functioning and quality of life.

Dr Kuhn's "Simple Chinese Medicine" Book Receives National Honor

"Simple Chinese Medicine:A Beginner's Guide To Natural Healing & Well-Being" has been honored as a "Finalist" in the "Health: Alternative Medicine" category of the National Best Books 2009 Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. Simple Chinese Medicine was written by Dr. Aihan Kuhn and released in the spring of 2009.

USABookNews.com, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of THE NATIONAL “BEST BOOKS” 2009 AWARDS (NBBA) on October 20, 2009.

Dr. Aihan Kuhn is Director of Chinese Medicine for Health with offices in Boston and Holliston, Massachusetts.

Wellness Tui Na Training Course Dates

In 2010, the Tui Na Training Course will be held April 15, 16, 17, 18 at Chinese Medicine for Health in Holliston, Massachusetts.

Tui Na uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tui Na seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to heal itself naturally.

This course which attracts people from all over United States and Canada is recommended for: massage therapists, acupuncturists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, Reiki practitioners, Qi Gong practitioners or instructors, Tai Chi practitioners, martial art instructors, other hands on therapists, or anyone who is interested in this kind energy medicine. more information

Simple Chinese Medicine Book Review

"Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner's Guide To Natural Healing & Well-Being" by Dr. Aihan Kuhn is a very good introductory text on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which also provides some very good information regarding healthy living. After reading Dr. Kuhn's biography, one recognizes her credentials for writing such a book, and after reading the book, one recognizes her ability to explain the concepts of TCM in an understandable way. Read Complete Review

Medical Tui Na Clinic on August 9th

Sunday, August 9, 2009 from 10am to 4pm
Chinese Medicine for Health 1564A Washington St Holliston, MA

Tui Na uses a variety of hand techniques and passive and active stretching to restore correct anatomical musculo-skeletal relationships, neuromuscular patterns, and to increase the circulation of Qi (energy) and blood to remove biochemical irritants.

We will accept patients with appointments only. Call 508-429-3895 to set up an appointment. Appointments are scheduled on a first come basis. There are a total of 32 appointments available. Each treatment is for a half hour at a fee of $20, To receive a treatment, each patient must have ONE of the following conditions:

Headaches, migraines, stress, insomnia, stiff neck, shoulder problems, back pain, sciatica, depression, anxiety, PMS weight problems, circulation problems, hypertension, low energy, sinus problem fibromyalgia, arthritis, tendonitis, soft tissue injury, digestive problems, or menstrual pain.

Call 508-429-3895 to set up an appointment.

Rewards

Writing a book is a long and challenging process. When your work is finally published, it's very rewarding to hear what people think. I want to share an email I received about my latest book, 'Simple Chinese Medicine.'

Hi Dr. Kuhn,

I just finished reading your new book..I could not put it down..it is wonderful! Thank you so very much for writing this book. You and your teachings give me (all of us) great hope ( and a roadmap to) for a long, balanced, healthy, happy fulfilling life for myself, my friends, family and all that I may reach in my new Holistic Fitness Coaching Practice!

I am so very grateful to have met you..and I am honored to be your student! You are an inspiration!

I look forward to continuing to work with you. I treasure our friendship.

Take Good Care,

Sharon

Acupuncture and Lung Cancer

Acupuncture is now officially recommended for lung cancer patients experiencing fatigue, dyspnea, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, pain, nausea and vomiting.

Evidence-based guidelines published by the American College of Chest Physicians recommend acupuncture for lung cancer patients experiencing fatigue, dyspnea, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, or to soothe symptoms of pain or nausea and vomiting.

The new edition of these standard guidelines represents the first time complementary and integrative medicine has been addressed in the prevention and treatment of lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, causing more fatalities than the next four most common types of cancer combined.

My author's page at filedby.com

I setup by author's page at filedby.com. To visit it, click on the following link:

Qi Gong Instructor Training

The Qi Gong Instructor Training Program which will take place June 5- 7  in Holliston, MA, will now offer CEUs for nurses from the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses (MARN).

more information

Your Questions

Dr. Aihan Kuhn welcomes specific questions you may have about Chinese Medicine and will try to answer them on her blog. She welcomes questions about acupuncture, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, the basic concepts of Chinese medicine, Chinese diet, food healing, and Chinese herbs. If you have a specific question about a personal medical problem, you should contact her for a consultation as well as see your personal physician.

Keep in mind that it would be impossible to discuss some topics in great length within the confines of a blog. However, Dr. Kuhn will do her best to answer your questions and can refer you to more extensive information located in her various publications.

The answers she provides in her blog are intended to provide knowledge and are not a substitute for the advice of your own physician. Dr. Kuhn believes it is important to consult with your own physician if you have a serious illness. She believes that maintaining good health and preventing illness is the more important way to live your life. Chinese medicine can be used effectively in the treatment of many illnesses along with the use of more conventional techniques.

Send your questions to drkuhn@chinesemedicineforhealth.com

Health Fair Appearance

From Event Press Release: Dr. Aihan Kuhn, author of Simple Chinese Medicine: A Beginner’s Guide to Natural Healing and Well-Being, May 2009, YMAA Publication Center, will be participating in the Holliston Wellness Health Fair, Holliston High School, 370 Hollis St., Holliston, Mass., on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dr. Kuhn will offer a free health evaluation using Chinese medicine. An instructor from the New England School of Tai Chi, where she is the director, will offer demonstrations of Qigong, encouraging audience participation. Information will be available for services and classes offered at the Chinese Medicine for Health where she is also the director.

Try a Tai Chi Class

We offer classes in several different forms of Tai Chi at our Holliston studio. If you are new to Tai Chi, you may try your first class for free. For more information about Tai Chi classes.

World Tai Chi Day

In honor of World Tai Chi Day on Saturday April 25, join us from 10am - 12 noon at the Framingham Common in Framingham, MA. 
Experience a free morning of Tai Chi and Qi Gong practice and see demonstrations.

What is Tai Chi?

People often ask me to explain what exactly is Tai Chi and how does it improve your health. As more people flock to the Boston Common or area parks to perform the slow beautiful movements of Tai Chi, the ancient martial arts form is creating a new interest in what many consider a moving meditation.

Tai Chi is a gentle total body “internal energy” workout that does indeed provide great health benefits to our body, mind, and spirit. An art form in and of itself, Tai Chi is often referred to as “dancing in the clouds.” Tai Chi allows you to express yourself through movement. As you begin to feel the flow of Tai Chi energy, you achieve a sense of well being and comfort.

Many also refer to Tai Chi as a meditation through movement that helps to calm brain activity and promote the chemical balance in the brain. Once you let go of all the “junk” in your mind and body you begin to feel positive and at peace. For this reason we call Tai Chi “energy cleansing.”

The original movements of Tai Chi were taken from the martial arts. Tai Chi is a martial art that can be used for self- defense. But it can also be practiced as a form that brings harmony to the mind, body, and spirit.