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CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE  

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can be very effective in treating back pain, provided your doctor or acupuncturist is knowledgeable and experienced.

There are plenty of ways to fight the flu and colds with Chinese herbal medicine.

Article explains the common symptoms for cold and the flu. Describes what Chinese herbal medicine , how it counter acts diseases and how it differs from conventional medicine.

Fighting colds and flu with Chinese herbal medicine is a strange thing to watch take place. Based on personal experience I know that it works as good or better than western medicine I have tried.

A guide to what Chinese herbal medicine is and how it can effectively combat colds and flus.

Many people prefer the non-chemical method to treat various aliments. Chinese herbal medicine offers this option.

According to a new study, published in the medical journal Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, painful menstrual cramps can be eased by using Chinese herbal remedies.

China has been utilizing herbal remedies to treat afflictions, diseases, and common ailments for centuries.

Features of the herbs in Chinese herbal medicine are described from different aspects, including four energies, five tastes, four action directions, meridians, and toxicities. It is necessary to understand these features of herbs before using them.

You may think of aloe as a home remedy for burns but aloe was much more than that to the herbal healers of centuries past.

Chinese herbal remedies are a great alternative to drugs and medicines, but do they really work?

There are many lesser known Chinese herbal remedies that are still undergoing testing and research to determine their healthful properties, despite the fact that they have been used by the Chinese for thousands of years.

When living with hepatitis, you may be able to manage the symptoms and progression of disease with the use of Chinese herb, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang as a compliment to traditional medicine.

Think of alfalfa as just an expensive hay for cattle? Alfalfa also enjoys a long, rich history of use in herbal medicine.

Ginger and its use in herbal medicine

A look at pomegranate and its many uses in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and other folk medicines.

How to prepare herbal decoctions or tea, and when to take the herbal decoction may have significant impact on the ultimate treatment results. Usually the properties of the herbs decide the amount of water to be added and the cooking time.

In this day and age where OTC and prescription medications run rampant, have you ever stopped to wonder if there were better solutions to taking care of your health?

I was experiencing an upset tummy and was very quickly handed a strange pill called Seirogan. I took it as I totally trust my friends. My dad, a chiropractor, later told me that these pills were actually comprised of creosote, which has been linked to cancer.

Herbal formulas are based on the organ system which is out of balance, with the main herbs explaining the main complaint.

Many food based remedies have been used successfully for thousands of years.

Did you know that each of the 12 Chinese signs is associated to a unique flower? According to my research these flowers are: Narcissus, Carnation, Violet, Jonquil, Sweet Pea, Passion, Rose, Larkspur, Gladiolus, Aster, Marigold and Chrysanthemum.

Herbal medicines can be grouped in a variety of ways. But to the 19th century eclectics, all medicinal herbs fell into at least one of these 8 categories, depending upon their effect on the body.

"Stuffy nose, watery eyes, toenail fungus they have a medicine for that." Over the past decades we have grown dependent on conventional medicine to fix whatever ails us.

Bendigo Wellness Center offers complementary care to their patients. Patients have a choice of naturopathic medicine, energy work, massage therapy, acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.

A look at how today's alternative therapies were once the mainstream therapies, then so called "modern medicine" stepped in and pushed the old ways into the dark

In today's industrialized world, there are a number of autoimmune illnesses that Western medicine can neither prevent nor cure, including cancer and tumors. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers dramatic results for these diseases with herbal cures.

Yunnan Paiyao traditional Chinese herb coagulates fast internal and external bleeding, especially in emergency situations. Also, the herbal medication treats a variety of health concerns.

What are the alternative medicines available? A comparison between Alternative medicine and Conventional medicine.

Should acupuncture be used as a form of complementary medicine or as a form of alternative medicine? Although often used interchangeably, these terms refer to very different medical philosophies.

Article discusses how modern doctors are mixing the ancient Chinese herbology practices to treat modern ailments.

Some useful information on bitter melon and its useful benefits from herbal healing.

Some useful information on bitter orange and its useful benefits in herbal healing.

Some useful information on Chen-Pi and the benefits of using it for herbal healing.

Some useful information on Dan Shen and the benefits of using it for herbal healing.

Some useful information on Codonopsis and the benefits of using it for herbal healing.

Some useful information on Chiretta and the benefits of using it for herbal healing.

Some useful information on Coptis and the benefits of using it for herbal healing.

Some useful information on Chinese senega root and the benefits of using it for herbal healing.

If you have lupus, you may not be aware of recent research involving herbal medicines for lupus. Here's what you should know.

Eastern medicine is beginning to play a more important role in our western lives. How does this affect you, and could it prove beneficial?

This article explores an area of Alternate Medicine - Herbalism. Herbalism is defined as the use of plants (herbs) as medicine. Human beings have used plants as medicines for many thousands of years.

chinese herbs and acupuncture can rid you of pesky migraines. changing one's diet and doing alternative methods will keep you from having to taking prescription drugs.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Diabetes is brought about by a Yin deficiency. This is caused by dryness, heat and dampness that are reflected in high blood glucose levels.

Alternative medicine is booming in America due to our "green living" advances and to the amazes powers of natural healing compared to conventional medicine. Here are my top ten picks for alternative medicine books.

We spend millions of dollars a year as a country in the USA on pain relief. With the rise of narcotic addiction and dangerous side effects from over the counter pain relievers, many people are turning to herbal therapies.

When they hear the term "Chinese medicine," some people think only of acupuncture. But Chinese herbs are an equally important part of this ancient practice.

The lure of improved health and less pain is almost overpowering for patients with Crohn's disease. Many are drawn to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Deciding whether to try it and choosing a qualified practitioner both require a lot of thought.

Chinese herbs have been used to treat a variety of diseases that were once deemed incurable, and now some experts believe that these herbs can provide positive benefits for treating cancer as well. Here's what new research suggests.

Some useful information on astragalus and its benefits with herbal healing.

Some useful information on the herb ashwaganda and its benefits of herbal healing.

This article describes my recent experience with Chinese medicine in China, including visits to a doctor, pharmacy and aid given by a hotel.

People considered taking medicinal herbs to extend longevity and maintain a healthy life; and many people admitted that herbal medicine is a healthy alternative to expensive and potentially harmful pharmaceutical drugs.

What will happens at your first acupuncture appointment? No need to fear! It is a simple process that will result in painless and effective treatment.

Understand illness from an eastern medicine point of view. Eastern medicine is wonderful in many ways.

Description of side effects of conventional blood pressure medication and a detailed list of alternative medicines and how they can cure high blood pressure.

Some useful information on Bupleurum and the benefits of using for healing.

If you suffer from menstrual cramps, you'll be pleased to learn that recent studies show that certain Chinese herbs may be more effective in treatment of menstrual cramps than traditional medications.

Our eyes can affect our health in ways that most of us aren't aware of.

Discover where ancient Crohn's remedies originated and which remedies are still used today.

It is believed that the bark of the mimosa tree can secure the soul and the flower can likewise lighten one's spirit.

Some useful information on the herb Acorus and how it can be used to heal.

Discover how Blue Vervain is not only a great laxative, but also a great way to treat asthma.

One of my alternative healer friends uses the following techniques to help her patients.

There is more than one type of bursitis, some are confused or misdiagnosed as other maladies.

When we have a headache aspirin may be a good idea, until we find the cause and take steps to remedy the problem.

Natural methods for killing viruses do exist.

Most cold medications do nothing other than mask the symptoms. Many cause more long-term problems than short-term fixes.

The Pancreas and Traditional Folk Remedies From Around the World.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called benign prostate hypertrophy, is a non-cancerous enlargement or swelling of the prostate gland.

Alkalosis is the opposite, or inverse, of acidosis and occurs when the body is too alkaline.

Bursitis literally means, inflammation of the bursa. So, what's a bursa?

The pancreas is a large, long organ located below and behind the lower part of the stomach and called the sweetbread in animals. Nature located it there because, besides insulin, the pancreas manufactures and secretes digestive juices, especially enzymes.

Over 80% of the cold stress deaths, hypothermia, are people over 65 years of age.

Hormones determine how we age.

We've all heard that salt raises blood pressure but what about other everyday things that we might not have heard about?

Chinese medicine may seem like a welcome option to ulcerative colitis sufferers. The practices in Chinese medicine, including using herbs, is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Learning the best remedies for eczema, you can reduce flare-ups which include red, itchy skin, moist oozing, and possible swelling. Skin creases such...

Herbs have been used for centuries by people around the world. Clinically speaking, we actually have more knowledge about herbs than most of the newly approved synthetic drugs.

Erectile dysfunction is embarrassing to talk about but that shouldn't stop you from getting the FACTS about herbal ED remedies. Forget about unproven miracle cures and those supplements pushed in late-night infomercials. See what SCIENCE says.

Alternative medicine can be beneficial on many different levels. This article will show you the different terms, and alternative healing systems.

Acidosis is a condition where the body chemistry becomes over acid and out of balance.

Ulcerative Colitis & Chinese Medicine

Finding the perfect acupuncturist is a personal journey. You must find one you are comfortable with, one you can relate to and who makes you feel comfortable and secure.

The gall bladder, gall stones, poor digestion and some possible remedies.

Without bioflavonoids it's virtually impossible to assimilate vitamin C.

An examination of why our medical system is failing the needs of our society and a brief introduction to one way of changing that.

Trees that are used in medical practices.

If you're interested in expanding your knowledge of herbs, there are a variety of books and resources available to you. Here's how to build an herb library for reference without spending a lot of money.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause tingling, burning and numbness in the hands, fingers and thumb.

Hay fever symptoms can often be eased with alternative remedies.

Find out what makes the herbal medicine, Blackberry so great

Inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's are painful, embarrassing and inconvenient. But there are things you can do to minimize your risk of another flare-up. Here's what you need to know about natural herbal remedies for Crohn's disease.

Are six pack abs right for everyone?

What you need to know about Ginkgo Biloba.

Doom, gloom and pandemics. We need to be prepared, not scared. Some people make a lot of money spreading bad news, whether we want to be part of it is up to us.

Rather than spray dandelions with poisonous chemicals, why not eat them for better health.

Some love it. Some hate it. Why is Rhubarb so misunderstood?

This is a paper written on what aids is and how it affects human physiology