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Pain Relief

Personal Trainer & Outdoor Addict, Jenn McAmis, Loves X-Jow!

We are excited to report that we have another happy X-Jow user! As an ACSM certified personal trainer, athlete and outdoor enthusiast who does everything, including rock climbing, canyoneering and slacklining, Jenn McAmis is no stranger to pushing physical limits or overcoming...

Kung Fu

Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting…History Part 1

For me, Traditional Kung Fu is inextricably linked to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. As much as some would see the potential to cause physical harm, kung fu is about the development of the whole person. It’s never just about the physical...

Kung Fu

Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting…History Part 2

Kung fu flourishes at the Shaolin temple for a couple centuries or so. Then, the Manchus invaded China in 1664 and established the Ching government by overthrowing the reigning Ming dynasty. After that, supporters of the overthrown dynasty fled to the...

Musculoskeletal Health

Don’t be a Spaz…a Spastic Muscle, That Is

Any number of things can cause muscle spasms or cramping of muscles. Indeed, there are also different types of muscle cramps. To specify, when I say “muscle” cramps or spasms I am referring to skeletal muscles. The musculoskeletal system consists...

Acupuncture · Pain Relief

Dealing with Pain: Morphine vs. Acupuncture

Being ill or unwell can bring a variety of symptoms to the table. One of the most difficult of symptoms to deal with is pain. It can come from illness or injury, and can be mildly annoying or chronically debilitating....