Attilio D'Alberto - Acupuncturist and Chinese Medical Herbalist

Articles in English

Below are a number of articles that have been published in medical journals and on several web sites.

Understanding Nutrition in Chiense Medicine Understanding Nutrition in Chinese Medicine

Nutrition in Chinese medicine lies at the heart of it's theory. Poor nutrition is responsible for a variety of diseases. This article explains the theory of nutrition in Chinese medicine and how to eat correctly. This article was originally published in Positive Health, Issue 139, Sep 2007 - www.positivehealth.com

Eating Right for Your Climate Eating Right for Your Climate

Good health in Chinese medicine is not all about acupuncture and herbs. The most important aspect of being healthly is eating correctly. This article explains how to eat right for your climate as well as what you should eat as our climate becomes hotter with global warming. This article was originally published in Positive Health, Issue 131, Jan 2007 - www.positivehealth.com

The Withering of Yin. A Mid Life Crisis? The Withering of Yin. A Mid Life Crisis?

We all get old, but it's how our Yin and Yang are balanced that determines our health during mid life. This article explores what happens during mid life and how we can be more aware of what's going on. This article was originally published in Positive Health, Issue 127, Sep 2006 - www.positivehealth.com

Weight Loss Using Chinese Medicine Weight Loss Using Chinese Medicine

An interesting and useful article that provides information for anyone wanting to loose weight. This article was originally published in Positive Health, Issue 123, May 2006 - www.positivehealth.com

Asthma Treatment: Conventional and Chinese Medicine Approaches Asthma Treatment: Conventional and Chinese Medicine Approaches

This article provides a comparison of the popular western medicine; Salbutamol (Ventolin) and that of Ma Huang, a commonly used Chinese medicine herb. An interesting case study is also given. This article was originally published in Positive Health, Issue 118, December 2005 - www.positivehealth.com

Disorders of the Spleen and Stomach Disorders of the Spleen and Stomach

This translation article discusses disorders of the Spleen and Stomach using Chinese herbal medicine. Written by a leading Spleen and Stomach doctor, Prof Shi, now 84 years old, it has been for the first time translated into English by Attilio D'Alberto.

Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Cocaine/Crack Abuse: A Review of the Efficacy, the Use of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Protocol, and the Selection of Sham Points Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Cocaine/Crack Abuse: A Review of the Efficacy, the Use of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Protocol, and the Selection of Sham Points

This in-depth literature critique analyses research conducted using ear acupuncture in treating cocaine/crack addicts. It highlights the need to use certain ear acupoints in the treatment group versus the careful selection of sham points in the control group.

An Interview with Zhiyun Bo, Inventor of Abdominal Acupuncture (Fu Zhen) An Interview with Zhiyun Bo, Inventor of Abdominal Acupuncture (Fu Zhen)

Attilio D'Alberto exclusively interviews Dr Zhiyun Bo, inventor of abdominal acupuncture in Beijing, China. This new form of acupuncture is used widely in China to treat serious, chronic conditions, such as those seen after a stroke.

Cellular Memory and Zangfu Theory Cellular Memory and Zangfu Theory

A unique theoretical article on the phenomenon known as 'cellular memory' and it's relationship with ancient Chinese theory. This articles goes into depth about past memories and there relationship with donated organs and the Zangfu (internal organs).

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