Author Archives: Dr. Richard Browne

Improve Your Health With Shiatsu Massage

Several health conditions and ailments can benefit from Shiatsu massage, a form of Oriental therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine principles and Japanese massage therapy traditions. Shiatsu treats: Acute and chronic neck and back pain. Sinusitis and bronchitis. Joint problems … Continue reading

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Tips To Quit Smoking

Countless people make the New Year’s resolution to quit smoking. While quitting smoking is extremely difficult—six out of ten smokers require multiple quit attempts to stop smoking—preparing a quit-smoking plan can greatly improve a person’s chance for success. Including acupuncture … Continue reading

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Top Ten Foods For Heart Health

Tasly pharmaceutical corporation has published its top ten list of healthy foods for the heart.  Tasly is recognized for producing the first FDA phase-two approved Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of heart disease, presently in its phase-three trial. The … Continue reading

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Consumers Increasingly Using Massage For Health Benefits

Consumers are progressively integrating massage therapy into their regular health maintenance routines, according to a recent AMTA survey. Health benefits in particular are a key motivator for people seeking massage. Nearly 90 percent of the survey respondents perceived massage as … Continue reading

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Chinese Herbs For Allergies

Complementary and alternative medicine may give allergy and asthma sufferers new options for treating symptoms, according to allergists at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Phoenix. Allergists discussed how herbal treatments … Continue reading

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Acupuncture For Shoulder Pain

Acupuncture is an effective alternative to conventional orthopedic treatments for chronic shoulder pain, according to a new study from Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum, a public university. For the study, 424 patients were examined in 31 orthopedist offices. The participants were … Continue reading

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Massage And Acupuncture For Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, affecting 27 million Americans. Many people experiencing osteoarthritis choose massage and acupuncture for the treatment of the inflammation, pain and stiffness associated with the condition. New research explores the role that inflammation plays … Continue reading

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Smokers Benefit From Acupuncture And Other Treatments

Most American adults who smoke wish they could quit, and more than half have tried within the past year, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. For those who have attempted to quit smoking previously without success, … Continue reading

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Planning Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution

Breaking down your New Year’s weight loss resolution into small, manageable tasks you can work on every day is the best road to success. “Instead of making the number on the scale the focus, look for other ways to find … Continue reading

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Maintaining Health With Acupuncture And Massage

Acupuncture and massage can aid in maintaining and optimizing your health, whether you are seeking care for an acute or chronic condition or for relaxation and stress reduction. Acupuncture and massage can assist you in reaching your health care goals … Continue reading

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