Formulas supplied by Fairwater Health and Wellness are in the forms of concentrated granules / powders, capsules or black coated pills. They are usually taken orally. The powders can also be used topically if combined with other substances to make a paste, or as a foot soak or bath soak (for very young children).
Moxibustion has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in China, and advocates claim that it can strengthen and warm your blood and life energy, and treat inflammation. Moxa smoke can improve the autonomic nervous system and induce a relaxing effect on the body.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive herbal medicine system that is used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve well-being. It supports the energetic framework of the body to balance the flow of vital energy known as Qi (“chee”). If Qi is deficient, in excess, stagnant or scattered, then disease often follows….
The most you will feel is a tiny pinch. Acupuncture needles are very fine and are actually much thinner than hypodermic needles. Once inserted, you may feel sensations such as heaviness or distention, tingling, fluttering or tightening around the needle. Sometimes there will be ‘referred’ sensations along a meridian (e.g. leg, arm) to a completely…
Chinese cupping therapy is an ancient practice that offers a range of health benefits, from pain relief to relaxation. This technique involves placing special cups on the skin to create a vacuum, which gently draws the skin and underlying tissues upward. While it might leave temporary circular marks on the skin, the advantages it offers are truly remarkable.
Chronic discomfort in the muscles and joints make everyday life miserable and over time can influence thinking patterns and even personality. Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and appropriate exercises can often ease the pain, but when they don’t provide enough relief, acupuncture is an option with a good track record…
Marcia is a professional remedial massage therapist and aromatherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience. She holds post graduate certifications in lymphatic drainage, oncology massage and aromatherapy facials. She is passionate about helping others achieve good health and her work is absolutely essential for the health and stress management of patients. Marcia excels in…