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The Unique Features Of Pearl Powder
A natural source of calcium, pearl powder is pulverized from freshwater pearls. The roots of pearl powder can be traced from a thousand years ago, during the Ching Dynasty, when it was first used by the empresses in China. In traditional Chinese medicine, the powder was discovered to be able to cure certain ailments like hypertension, Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis Depression And The Oriental Health
The Oriental approach to depression is very different from that of Western medicine. The former bases on the physical to the exclusion of the psychological, whereas the latter focuses on both the physical and the psychological aspects of the disease.
The concept of depression in Eastern cultures is not as well received as it Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis Naturopathic Healing
While most high school students would go to traditional schools after graduating, some students who are passionate about natural healing, will enter naturopathic medicine school. What is a naturopathic medicine school? Naturopathic medicine schools offer natural therapy courses that will prepare student to be a natural healing physicians. Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis Can You Dissolve Uterine Fibroids?
To women who suffer from large uterine fibroids they are a curse that brings them pain and discomfort with period pains, heavy menstrual bleeding, constipation and other maladies caused by the fibroids pressing into your their insides. These women also suffer from reduced fertility and even if they get pregnant there is a higher Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis A Study On Conception Date And Development
A new study shows that the month of conception may impact future academic achievement of children.
Scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have observed a connection between academic progress and the time of year a child was conceived. Led by neonatologist Paul Winchester, researchers linked test scores Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis The Backers And Detractors Of Alternative Medicine
The term “alternative medicine” is becoming a common by word nowadays. By alternative medicine, we mean the use of certain methods and practices for treatment other than conventional methods of treatments such as surgery and medications.Chinese medicine and the Ayurveda medical practice in India are Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis Who Discovered Asthma Hippocrates Or Galen
What is asthma? It is a chronic disorder of the lungs and affects a person through difficulty in breathing, coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, feeling a tight or heavy chest and unable to cope with demanding physical activities.
Although asthma may develop at any stage it generally starts early in life. Symptoms Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis What Does Turmeric Do For You And How Can It Protect Your Health?
What does turmeric do for you is an increasingly common question as we discover more and more about this super herb, and how it can potentially protect you from many common diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.
It is the active ingredient, curcumin that has the health giving properties, as it Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis Deer Velvet Antler – A Natural Source Of Collagen
Deer velvet antler, the 2000-year-old Chinese Medicine, has been used for decades now by world athletes and informed health enthusiasts, and in recent times has fascinated scientists with its unique growth and healing characteristics. However, many may not be aware that velvet antler is also a rich natural source Read more…
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chinese medicine diagnosis Understanding Male Infertility Causes – The Underlying Reasons To Infertility In Men
When a couple is struggling to get conceived, many times people will think that it’s the woman’s fault. That’s not entirely true. Generally, one third of the time the fertility problem is in the woman, one third of the time is associated with male fertility, and the other third Read more…
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How to Use Herbs in Chinese Medicine: The Basics and Practical Guides (Journal of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture)
How to prepare herbal decoctions or tea, and when to take the herbal decoction may have significant influence on the ultimate treatment results. Each herb has its own features. These features illustrate how herbs act on the human body, and their therapeutic effects. It is critical to understand these features of herbs before using them. This issue emphasizes on the preparation of herbs, different formats of using herbs, and energies and tastes of herbs. More than ten different ways of using herbs are described. Interactions among herbs, and among herbs and foods, as well as precautions and contraindications in using herbs are also discussed.
Table of Contents
1. How to Use Herbs in Different Ways
2. How to Make Herbal Tea and Decoctions for the Best Effects
3. Different Energies of Herbs in Chinese Medicine: Cold and Hot Herbs
4. Spicy, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Salty: Five Tastes of Chinese Herbs
5. Interactions, Precautions, and Contraindications in Using Chinese Herbs
Excerpts from "How to Use Herbs in Chinese Medicine: The Basics and Practical Guides":
“In Chinese medicine, herbal wine has been popular for thousands of years. Herbal wine can be made through soaking herbs in wine for some time to get certain effects. The wine can usually improve the effect of the herbs, such as for arthritis. It can be taken orally, or used externally….”
“Add water to the pot to submerge all the herbs. Soak the herbs for about 30 minutes before placing the pot on a fire.
Usually the properties of the herbs decide the amount of water to be added and the cooking time….”
“Incorrect applications of herbs on patients may cause severe problems and strong toxic effects. For example, using herbs of the hot nature on a patient with hot syndromes will only cause the disease even worse. Herbs are safe and effective only when they are used correctly with appropriate properties applied to the corresponding ailments….”
“Herbs with different tastes or flavors have different pharmacological and therapeutic effects. Here the “tastes” do not refer to their real tastes in the mouth, but indicate the actions they have on the human body….”
“Ancient Chinese medicine classics recorded many herb-herb interactions, precautions, and contraindications in the application of herbs. These include the eighteen incompatible medicinal herbs, and the nineteen mutual-restraining medicinal herbs….”
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Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: Principles, Practice, and Materia Medica
Author: Jeremy Ross
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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists. Second Edition
This successful Chinese medicine textbook covers the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. The material is based on rigorous reference to ancient and modern Chinese texts, and explains the application of theory in a Western practice context. The new edition features new and updated material, including discussion of 50 additional acupuncture points and more patterns. A redesigned layout complements the accessible writing style and makes the material even easier to follow. Plus, an accompanying CD-ROM contains over 500 self-testing questions in a variety of formats. * The actions and functions of acupuncture points are thoroughly discussed, both from the classics and from the author’s own experience. * English style and terminology makes material easy to follow. * Comprehensive text contains everything students need for a complete introduction to the theory of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. * Theory is combined with an in-depth acupuncture section. * Concepts are clearly explained, including those that are complex and obscure material. * Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, to disease categories, and the appropriate use of points. * Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading authorities on Chinese medicine.
Author: Giovanni Maciocia CAc(Nanjing)
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This booklet provides a basic overview of Chinese Medicine Herb Formulas commonly used by Chinese Medicine practitioners. This book builds on the other Chinese Medicine Guys (CMG) books -- providing additional information to give a more complete picture of Chinese Medicine, its applications and benefits. The book presents a “Best of Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Formulas and related Diagnoses. The book also includes cross-references of English and Chinese herbal formula names, as well as a glossary of Chinese Medicine terms to better understand information presented. This book is intended for those lay people interested in expanding their knowledge of Chinese Medicine (for educational – not self-medicating purposes). The book is also a great teaching tool that can be used by Chinese medicine practitioners in educating their patients.
Learn how to nourish your body and relax your mind with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Guided by ancient philosophies of dialectic materialism, which examine the interconnection of everything in the universe, TCM takes a holistic approach to managing emotions, improving quality of life, and preventing illness through use of herbs, natural foods, and acupressure. In each chapter you'll find a case story describing a particular problem, followed by a simple analysis, and concluding with advice on treatment using natural remedies. With its straightforward approach, the book is practical and easy to follow, even for TCM novices, as they learn about key concepts such as yin and yang and the Five Elements. Emotional changes are normal for everyone, and this book provides a lifeline for readers as they deal with the instability caused by the hectic modern world. Take this important first step, and learn about how the ancient and proven science of TCM can help you treat and prevent emotion imbalances, bringing more enjoyment to your life!