Eastern healing

The distance between modern Western medicine and Traditional Eastern medicine is best illustrated as treating a machine versus tending to a garden. Discover what that really means...

The Classical Chinese Medicine Oath written in the 6th century by Sun Simiao, China’s King of Medicine, continues to be read and recited by Classical Chinese Medicine students all over the world. It is an ancient oath of inspiration and beckons the true spirit of healing. Dr. Hilary Costello has combined Chinese charac

Eastern vs Western Medicine

Chakras are a concept originating from Hindu texts and used in Hindu practices. Their name derives from the Sanskrit word for "wheel" or "turning". Chakras are a concept referring to wheel-like vortices which, according to traditional Indian medicine, are believed to exist in the surface of the etheric double of man. From their Hindu origin,…

Acupuncture may have some evidence-based benefits for anxiety symptoms. Researchers are still trying to determine the effect of acupuncture on specific types of anxiety, such as panic attacks, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here's what the research says and what you can expect during your first appointment.

Detail of anatomical illustration showing a pregnant woman. A child may be seen in her womb, while her windpipe and oesophagus, leading to her lungs and stomach, are also visible. From Mansur's Anatomy, also known as Tashrih-I Mansuri, a treatise on the five "systems" of the body: bones, nerves, muscles, veins and arteries. Written in both Persian and Arabic, in the Nasta'liq script, the book has a chapter on each of these sections, as well as an introduction and an appendix on the formation…

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People who practice meditation often report feeling "pure awareness" in which they say they experience consciousness itself. The state encompasses specific sensations and non-specific feelings, thoughts, and perceptions. Researchers say their findings will help explain "pure consciousness," and work to generate a prototypical minimal model for human conscious perception.