IBT Staff Reporter

Medical Qigong Therapy is an effective branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine that doesn't rely on the use of needles.

More than exercise qigong involves lifestyle, diet, emotional wellbeing and spiritual practice. It can help with depression, lower blood pressure and relieve chronic pain

Following a macro philosophy of disease, traditional Chinese diagnostics are based on overall observation of human symptoms rather than

Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa can improve bad posture, help with asthma and respiratory problems, increase energy levels and may even reverse scoliosis.

Gold held broadly steady on Monday just shy of $995 per ounce, consolidating stellar gains last week that took it tantalizingly close to the $1,000 psychological level, with buyers encouraged by dollar weakness.

Researchers have shown that the physiological effects of acupuncture are primarily derived from an increased production of endorphins and other natural opioid peptides.

Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM, includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China. Although well accepted in the mainstream of medical care throughout East Asia, it is considered an alternative medical system in much of the western world.

Acupuncture is an age old technique that is seeing an increase use in western medicine.

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine which involves the insertion of very fine needles at key points (known as acupuncture points) into the body.

Studies have shown that Asians have lesser problems with weight gain and chronic diseases. Find out what their secret is.

Massage is an ancient medical treatment. Once pushed out of favor by social mores and biotechnology, massage therapy is now regarded as a major healing force.

The U.S. Open is running through its eight day today.

Microsoft said on Monday that Russia's state anti-monopoly service, FAS, has not found any violations of anti-trust laws over cutbacks in supplies of its Windows XP operating system within Russia.

Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska's carmaker GAZ, the Russian industrial parter in a Magna-led bid for Germany's Opel, is not interested in an equity stake in Opel, Deripaska told Vedomosti newspaper.

U.S.-based financial services firm Morgan Stanley, wants to exit its back-office operations in India, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Monday.

The administrator for Christian Lacroix hopes owners Falic Group can reach an agreement with Italian businessman Maurizio Borletti on a rescue plan for the French fashion house by the end of the month, he said on Monday.

A medicinal herb garden was a colonial home remedy necessity. Now, we grow them as much for beauty.

Vodafone Egypt has signed a new three-year contract to use Telecom Egypt's international gateway for its overseas traffic, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement.

Swedish telecoms company TeliaSonera stood by its outlook for 2009 and said that given the tough economic climate it would continue to develop Yoigo, its majority-owned Spanish mobile business.

Permira, CVC Capital and Bain Capital have been shortlisted for the second round of bidding for Bellsystem24, Citigroup's telemarketing company in Japan, sources with direct knowledge of the deal said.

Global miner Vale's Moatize coal mine in Mozambique could produce up to 12.7 million tonnes of hard coking coal per year in the first phase of the project, a senior official said on Monday.

Investors in Asia, who currently have few options among insurance stocks, may soon be spoiled for choice as several life underwriters prepare initial public offerings that could raise billions of dollars.

The dire economy appears to have made Americans less materialistic, with a poll showing most people would choose items from discount retailer Wal-Mart over luxury jeweller Tiffany's trademark blue boxes.

Asia's initial public offering market is booming as economies inch out of recession and equity markets improve, setting the scene for the region to emerge as the world's top spot for firms rushing to raise money.

Today America is celebrating Labor Day, here are some quotes shared by the famous in the past.

Every Thursday night, Lonnie Bishop and Lisa Case have a dinner date. For $5 each, the couple dines on fancy hot dogs served from a food truck parked outside their favorite wine shop in Los Angeles.

Shares in Uttam Galva Steels opened at a life high of 125.05 rupees on the BSE after the world's top steel maker ArcelorMittal said on Monday its unit had made an offer for a 29.39 percent stake.

Chinese machinery maker Tengzhong is still working to close a deal with General Motors Co to buy the U.S. automaker's Hummer brand after a regulatory setback, Chinese media reported on Monday.

Kraft Foods said it was determined to pursue Britain's Cadbury, which soared in value after it snubbed a $16.7 billion bid from the U.S. group, reinforcing hopes of a broader-based pick-up in merger activity.