Tag: Alternative Medicine

December 17, 2017 Joe Brady

Understanding evidence-based research involving complex studies and multiple benefits can be challenging even for those trained in research methods much less the average person on the street. Data Visualisation has the power to present complex information in a way that is both accurate and beautiful. This evidence map of Tai Chi makes it easy to see…

November 25, 2017 Joe Brady

Living life with Cancer The earliest records of cancer treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine appear in the oracle bone scriptures (16-11th century B.C.). Since that time Traditional Chinese Medicine has developed many therapies that work quite well in conjunction with western medical treatments. This cancer tutorial will show you several medical Qi Gong approaches to…

November 19, 2017 Joe Brady

Tips from the Yellow Emperor’s Medicine Cabinet Autumn is a time to reflect… If we have enjoyed bounty, give thanks, If the year has been difficult be happy for what you do have. and resolve to do better when the chance appears. Deng Ming-Dao Autumn is a time to give thanks “The three months of…

November 12, 2017 Joe Brady

The United States currently has the most expensive health care system in the world. Different studies rank healthcare systems differently so results vary but anyway you look at it the U.S. always ranks poorly and never in the top ten despite the fact that we spend way more money. Here are the top seven health…

November 5, 2017 Joe Brady

Stem cell treatments of various kinds are now widely available at clinics. Using stem cells as treatments are not FDA approved due to various aspects regarding their clinical safety. American patients are often recruited on the Internet to travel around the US or to Mexico and other countries. Researchers in Taiwan may have found a simpler and much…

September 24, 2017 Joe Brady

For over 5000 years traditional Chinese medicine has used Acupuncture for Pain Management helped people to reduce pain and relieve suffering. This time tested treatment is getting a second look as part of the current push to reduce addiction to opioids (synthetic heroine). The FDA has proposed changes to education guidelines for doctors that would include…

August 20, 2017 Joe Brady

There is an old Chinese saying … “Children can be fooled into thinking yellow leaves are made of gold, but grownups should be able to distinguish the real thing.” Let that be a lesson to us all when it comes to buying alternative medicine, health products and advice. An American philosopher was more specific. Mark…

July 30, 2017 Joe Brady

According to articles in Time magazine and the Wall Street Journal Traditional Chinese medicine is becoming mainstream modern medicine. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB123146318996466585 The Cleveland Clinic, one of the worlds top hospitals, has opened a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal clinic as well as acupuncture and massage as a part of it’s integrative medicine unit. Referrals for the clinic…

July 23, 2017 Joe Brady

Oxford Study Lecture at Heather Gardens Wednesday July 26th 2:30-3:30 pm 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way Aurora, CO  80014   Aging baby boomers and millennials embrace alternative medicine creating a $32 billion business. According to a recent study funded by the National Institute on Aging, 65 percent (a higher percentage than any other group) of older…

February 20, 2017 Joe Brady

A joint position stand of the Living Younger Longer Institute and the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine This pronouncement was prepared by Joseph Brady M.S.T.C.M. Dipl. O.M. of the Living Younger Longer Institute and reviewed by Britney Chowning, Vladimir DiBrigida L. Ac., Mark Manton L.Ac. Dipl. Ac& OM, Jeannette Hoyt Rationale With increasing rates…