Chinese Herbs
An important part of my acupuncture treatments was always the prescription of Chinese herbs by my acupuncturists. These herbs often came in "tea pill" form - little tiny dark round balls. They did see ...
The many modalities of Chinese medicine
If you think Chinese medicine is just acupuncture and Chinese herbs, think again. There are many different kinds of treatments that traditional Chinese medicine uses to address various disorders.
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Banish Pain Naturally
When your head is pounding or your body is aching, it’s tempting to reach for ibuprofen or some similar over-the-counter pain reliever. But there are ways to alleviate pain naturally. First, consid ...
Astra-8 for Immunity
Astra-8, a Chinese herbal formula made by Health Concerns, has been an incredible find for me. After spending years of my life sick with bronchial-type problems, including everything from the typical ...
Ashwagandha for Anxiety
The ayurvedic remedy Ashwagandha is reported to aid fatigue and anxiety, and boost immunity. Take one to two grams of the room per day in capsules or tea; in tincture or liquid, take 2 to 4 millilit ...
Healthy Fertility Boosting Tips
Wanna have a baby? Here are a few steps to take that could improve the odds of becoming pregnant and moving into the first trimester healthfully.
1. Avoid exposure to pesticides, paints, solvents, an ...
Nearly half of adults who use herbs don't use them correctly
About half of the people who use herbal supplements do not use them in recommended levels, according to findings which appear in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings for May. More than 30,000 adults were surve ...
Go fresh with herbs
There aren't many things that bring a fresh from the garden taste to meals than using fresh herbs. The added bonus is many of them have wonderful antioxidants and other healthy properties.
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Herbs for health!
I have been reading this cool pamphlet that I ordered from Celestial Seasonings, chock full of advice and great recipes (white chocolate ?chamomile tea - banana bread!). One of the more instructive pa ...
Basil - The Witches? Herb
Herbs are miraculous things. They add flavor to anything you add them to (without adding any noteable caloric or fat content) and work wonders for home air fresheners.
Basil is an interesting herb - i ...
