Is Acupuncture the Remedy For You?

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/2013/12/is-acupuncture-remedy-for-you.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Acupuncture" border="0" height="390" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O-191UV8k6k/UpAsddskTMI/AAAAAAAAFWM/Uw2HpLH8luU/s640/Acupuncture.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Alternative medicine is becoming more popular in the Western world. Acupuncture is becoming a popular practice. More individuals decide to give acupuncture a try, especially if Western medicine is not efficient against pains, stress or simply to promote good health. If you would like to try acupuncture but are not sure if this is a good option for you or if it is a safe treatment, you should go over the following article to learn more on this topic.<br /> <br /> <h3>Where does acupuncture come from?</h3>Acupuncture consists in using very fine needles on different points to trigger a therapeutic reaction. The points used, also called acupuncture points, are arranged along pathways that convey your vital energy through your body. The needles help your vital energy flow more freely through your body and can help the vital energy flow again if it has become stagnant. This medicine comes from China even though it is common in other Asian countries, including Japan, Korea or Tibet.<br /> <br /> <h3>Why is acupuncture so successful in the Western World?</h3>There are differences in how acupuncture is approached and used in the West and in the East. Acupuncture is an efficient medicine that has been used for more than five thousand years in the East. However, there is still no concrete scientific evidence that acupuncture actually works. Scientists have studied acupuncture but were not able to draw anything conclusive from their studies.<br /> <br /> Skeptics think that acupuncture works because of its placebo effects. People who believe in acupuncture think that the many benefits of acupuncture have not been proven yet. Acupuncture is harmless and some believe it can be used to replace Western medicinal treatments.<br /> <br /> The FDA does not approve all the standards of acupuncture. For instance, re-using needles is considered as unsanitary and is frowned upon. Besides, there are no legitimate acupuncture certifications. These diplomas are scams designed to take the money of people who want to learn about acupuncture or from patients who wish to find an accredited doctor. The National Council Against Health Fraud considers acupuncture as a treatment that has not been proven and that relies on primitive and false concepts.<br /> <br /> <h3>Should you try acupuncture?</h3>Western science has proven that there are no harmful consequences that come from using acupuncture. Doctors think that a treatment that is not bad for one's health should not be overlooked. If you notice some benefits from acupuncture, there are no reasons why you shouldn't use it. It is possible that the benefits of acupuncture have not yet been proven because we do not have the technology or knowledge necessary to fully understand this technique.<br /> <br /> There is definitely a growing interest in acupuncture, even though other areas of traditional Chinese medicine are still debated in the West. With this growing interest, perhaps scientists will use more resources to study acupuncture and eventually find out how it benefits patients.<br /> <br /> <h3>A few things to know about acupuncture.</h3>You can learn a lot about acupuncture by going to a nearby acupuncture center. You should do some research on the Internet to find the nearest practice or center. You might have to set up an appointment in advance since some centers are extremely busy and cannot answer all the questions of walk in clients.<br /> <br /> If you are not getting good results from Western medicine and would like to try an alternative, you should consider acupuncture. More people are discovering this method and benefiting from it. Acupuncture has been proven to be safe so you should consider giving it a try.</div>

Blogger Interview - Lois of WeAreSoleSisters.com

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/2014/01/blogger-interview-lois-yasay-wearesolesisters.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Blogger Interview with Lois of WeAreSoleSisters.com" border="0" height="390" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V87YUdLYNuY/Us077Jc3hSI/AAAAAAAAFfg/A5tPRhrxW90/s1600/travel-blogger-interview-Lois-of-WeAreSoleSisters.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> I’m not sure if I have mentioned since when I’ve wanted to travel. But pretty much I started traveling everywhere since I was little with my parents, but it stopped when I need to be serious with my studies. But that feeling came back when I started watching the TV show of ABS-CBN's “<i>Trip na Trip</i>”.<br /> <br /> This is one of the new segment that I just thought that we must have it now on the blog, but have already think of this since I started blogging. It’s a great way to connect with fellow bloggers and share with you guys other great bloggers out there that you must know get to know too.<br /> <br /> To start our segment, we have <b>Lois of <a href="http://wearesolesisters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeAreSoleSisters.com</a></b> who I have been following since 2011. She has been around the world already and she loves to surf (one of the things I really want to learn and do).<br /> <br /> I actually sent her the questions around 2012 and because I was planning to have a bloggers in a post, I waited for the others who did not sent their reply up to now. But those bloggers I’ve asked for an interview back then was okay to have it, but I think they’re still traveling and they’re busy they totally forgot it. But anyway, 2014 is here and Lois here will start our “will be” tradition here in <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/" target="_blank">Exotic Philippines</a> blog.<br /> <br /> So without further ado, here’s a short 3 questions interview with <b>Lois Yasay</b>.<br /> <br /> <i><b>You already have been featured and published in magazines, won the Best Travel Blog 2011 the National level for the Philippine Blog Awards, released an e-book, appear in a travel show, helped and thanked by a lot of people because of your tips and guide on your blog, and of course have a very successful blog. How did blogging and travel change your life?</b></i><br /> <br /> Blogging and travel changed our life in a big way. We've learned so many things that we probably wouldn't learn in school or at work such as writing, connecting with people, and community building. We have also learned life skills such a letting go of our fears, being open to change and surviving despite the challenges.<br /> <br /> It's definitely an amazing experience to start from scratch and create a blog that matters. And when I say a blog that matters, the criteria is that the blog has changed our lives and the lives of our readers. We have been given so many amazing opportunities through the blog and we are so grateful for that.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LqIzfOfvAEg/Us09NvpaFdI/AAAAAAAAFfs/6DADdPZJvVE/s1600/Lois+Yasay+WeAreSoleSisters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LqIzfOfvAEg/Us09NvpaFdI/AAAAAAAAFfs/6DADdPZJvVE/s1600/Lois+Yasay+WeAreSoleSisters.jpg" style="width:300px;height:auto;margin:10px;" /></a></div> <i><b>When you think of all the memories you’ve made in different destinations, which can you say is the best?</b></i><br /> <br /> The best memories are the ones we have shared with others. One chance encounter was meeting a bunch of merry travelers in Thailand and deviating from our plan and just taking a leap of faith by going to Myanmar with them. That was a truly mind-blowing experience. We explored Myanmar mostly overland with 10 strangers from all over the world and we parted ways as lifelong friends.<br /> <br /> <i><b>What thing that you wish you could put in a bag and travel with you?</b></i><br /> <br /> I wish I had a surfboard everywhere I went so I can just jump into the water and paddle out every time I would see decent sized waves. But it's not very practical to do that. Otherwise, I don't need much to travel.<br /> <br /> Follow Lois and her adventures through visiting her and the rest of the sole sisters through visiting her blog <b>www.WeAreSoleSisters.com </b>and don’t forget to check out her social profiles too!<br /> <br /> <center> <div> <div style="float: left;"> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FweRsolesisters&width=250&height=100&colorscheme=light&show_faces=true&header=false&stream=false&show_border=false&appId=154828311320813" style="border: none; height: 158px; overflow: hidden; width: 250px;"></iframe></div> <div style="float: left;"> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-lang="en" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/WeRSoleSisters">Follow @WeRSoleSisters</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script></div> <div style="float: left; margin-left: 40px;"> <a data-pin-do="buttonFollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/solesisterlois/">Lois Yasay</a><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div> </div> </center> </div>

What’s Up 2014?

<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/2014/01/whats-up-2014.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Exotic Philippines 2014" border="0" height="390" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EAGTc6Gj2iw/UsEQ2uHtarI/AAAAAAAAFdw/BXZwisS27r4/s640/Whats-Up-2014.png" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> Another year, another book to close, and another one to start. It’s been an awesome 2013 for me, but I know there’s still A LOT OF ROOM for improvement. I’ve been trying to fulfill my dream these past years and that includes traveling and blogging.<br /> <br /> But hey, from zero vacation in 2012, I got 1 out of town trip in 2013 and would love to have more this 2014. I’ve been just roaming around Cebu this year and sitting in my coach to work, and I really want to leave this island at least once this year. Maybe go back home in Bukidnon to get the chance to smell that fresh air again, or visit Manila again (because the last time I was there was when I was 12). Going out of the country will be a huge thing, but crossing my fingers for it!<br /> <br /> <h3> What’s New in Exotic Philippines for 2014?</h3> I’ve been thinking for this for months. I was again thinking of selling the blog, but having my blog recognize at the <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/2013/12/exotic-philippines-hotel-review-guru.html" target="_blank">first AsiaRooms.com Blogger Awards</a> and by <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/2013/12/exotic-philippines-top-7-on-cebu-top.html" target="_blank">Best Cebu Blogs Awards</a>, is a big thing for me. It inspires me to strive more, that’s why I’ve kept on saying “inspiring” on both of my posts. It makes me not to want to quit and having people on the fan page, adding me as a friend (on Facebook) and leaving a comment on a blog helps a lot too.<br /> <br /> So I think it just serve everyone right for me to do a lot better this year, and that is by trying to travel at least a little more and adding the following segments on the blog:<br /> <br /> <h3> Getaway Away…</h3> I’ve actually started it already. It’s simply the segment where I’ll have to getaway at least a day, look for the best things to do in a destination and share it with everyone. It’s ideal for people like me who only got a day to getaway from the city, from work, from your usual days in your life. Just a day to relax, discover and live your life.<br /> <br /> I'm not also sure with the name of the segment, so your ideas are all welcome!!!<br /> <br /> <h3> Food Trip</h3> I’ll not only try to add segments on the blog, but also food. I’ve actually been doing this for the past 3 years but not totally focus to it. So this year, let’s eat, travel and eat!<br /> <br /> Most likely I’ll be accompanied by my best friend and/or my family (especially if it’s in Cebu), because I don’t want to eat alone especially if it’s all in my own expenses.<br /> <br /> But if the restaurant wishes to sponsor it, it will be like my food review on <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/2013/12/spaghetti-factory-italian-food-dining.html" target="_blank">Spaghetti Factory (Cebu)</a> but I’ll try to take a video of us eating.  So for those restaurants, who wish to be featured on the blog feel free to contact me. If you’re in Cebu, I’ll try to tag some foodie bloggers along with me too!<br /> <br /> <h3> Filipino Language Tutorial</h3> It’s been around since we started the blog, and I’ll try to have it again this year. Because I believe we were not able to make at least one this year, right?<br /> <br /> <h3> Mama’s Corner</h3> My Mama will try to join us this year, she actually have 2 videos lined up to be posted. She’s not into computers, she doesn’t want to write so she goes for the video. The topic? Whatever she wants. She doesn’t have anyone else to talk to anymore, my siblings are usually busy and I’m working even though I’m at home all day (too focus to work). So I’d rather have her to talk to you guys, you might also learn something from her – I’ve learned a lot.<br /> <br /> One of our readers too who’s now a good (online) friend of mine (on Facebook), Barbara. I’ve been posting about my Mama (I think a lot lately), and she says:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Mamas Corner" border="0" height="48" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNV25EPRmwg/UsEZegYPNnI/AAAAAAAAFeA/Tael-wG_eFY/s1600/Mama's+corner.png" width="640" /></div> <br /> <br /> But the thing is, I’m still trying to think what should I name the segment. I want something cute, funny and something that fits her. “Mama’s Corner” is too simple, so help me out guys. I’m still in the middle of creating the video intro and the music too, so any ideas?<br /> <br /> <h3> Be Featured on Exotic Philippines</h3> I have to renew my card to book a flight or two this year, and still thinking where should I go but let me grab this chance to ask and invite any business who wish to be featured on the blog through a review. The place with the most invites will be maybe the place I’ll go first, if you’re in <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/search/label/Cebu%20Philippines?&max-results=3" target="_blank">Cebu</a> then there’s no problem. I can do it anytime but let me know at least a week ahead (since I also have clients to take care of).<br /> <br /> If you wish to invite <a href="http://www.exoticphilippines.info/" target="_blank">Exotic Philippines</a> in your area and get the chance to be featured on the blog, then please do feel free to fill in the form below and make sure your contact info is posted. E-mail is preferred since I’m an internet addict and I have an email alert.<br /> <br /> For your questions, inquiries and if you need information and other details on how this works, then just fill up the form:<br /> <center> <iframe frameborder="0" height="1400" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dHSMozgmAMf0g9SQwlkVWA02qzJlmOKncq5jTOKpr6k/viewform?embedded=true" width="500">Loading...</iframe> </center> <br /> <h3> <b>Happy New Year and have a great one!</b></h3> <br /> <br /> <br /> Photo Credits: <a href="http://www.freepik.com/" rel="nofollow">FreePik</a><br /> <br /></div>