July 25, 2023
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS, Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by: Extreme exhaustion after physical or mental exercise Problems with...
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Acupuncture in Louisville
November 28, 2022
Teishin–Alternative Acupuncture
The teishin is a tool used in needleless acupuncture. It is a small blunt ended instrument, often made of precious...
November 7, 2022
Japanese Sotai and Chinese Medicine
Japanese Sotai is one treatment method used by Jeffrey Russell. In the tradition of East Asian medicine, Jeffrey uses various...
November 7, 2022
Craniosacral Therapy and Osteopathic Principles
Craniosacral therapy originated in the work of Dr. William Sutherland. He was a student of Dr. Andrew Still, the founder...
November 7, 2022
Osteopathic Principles in Jeffrey Russell’s Practice
Osteopathic principles inform Jeffrey’s practice. To better understand the principles of osteopathy, it is helpful to review the work and...
September 9, 2022
Qi and Blood in Chinese Medicine
Qi and blood in Chinese Medicine are concepts not easily translated into medical terminology in the West. Both medical systems...
June 13, 2022
Gynecology and Obstetrics
Gynecology and obstetrics in Chinese medicine were chronicled as early as 2000 years ago. Original writings dealt with childbearing and...
May 24, 2022
Chinese Medicine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Chinese Medicine, including herbalism and acupuncture, for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is very effective. IBS is a gastrointestinal disorder that...
May 11, 2022
Jeffrey’s Internal and Integrative Practice
An internal and integrative practice combines Western and Chinese Medicine. Jeffrey Russell at Abacus Chinese Medicine has such a Chinese...
May 11, 2022
The Sa’am Acupuncture Method
Sa’am acupuncture is unique among acupuncture practices for many reasons. Its minimal use of needles is perhaps the most strikingly...