Leigh Lei asked: Are you sick of having running nose and itching eyes? Acupuncture and Chinese medicine help you relieve even cure your Hay Fever…Each year many people suffer running nose, sneezing and itching eyes and have to take medication as antihistamine, nasal decongestant spray or even cortisone based inhalers. These drugs help relieve the [...]
Sep
17
Picking a Chinese Herb Supplier
Cathy Margolin asked: With so many Chinese herbal medicine supplements on the market, how do you choose which brand to trust? How do you know the products are safe? These are vital pieces of information to find out if you are purchasing herbal supplements, whether you’re an acupuncturist, herbalist or a consumer. Here are 3 [...]
Sep
13
FAQ’s About Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Therapy
Roberto Guerrero asked: Most people when asked what is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), will answer, acupuncture. And yet acupuncture is only a small part of TCM. A larger part of TCM is herbal medicine. I have patients whom I have never used a needle on, because their condition is better treated with some herbal supplement.Chinese [...]
Sep
12
Herbal Truths – Your Chinese Herbal Medicines
Vanessa A. Doctor asked: Herbal medicines do not produce the same therapeutic effects for all individuals. More often than not, they are taken in a trial and error system. Some suit well with herbal medicines while others don’t. Some experience the desired effects while others do not experience any changes. Whatever herbal medicine you plan [...]
Sep
7
Chinese Herbs – Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum) to Boost Immune System and Prevent Cancer
Elena Leong asked: The interest of the modern Western world on the wisdom of the ancient eastern Chinese herbal remedy as a complementary or alternative therapy is rising and gaining popularity because of its holistic approach, emphasis on quality of life and prevention of illness by strengthening and restoring the body’s immune system.Building a strong [...]
Sep
4
Chinese Herbal Remedies For Fibroids
Gail Atkinson asked: Chinese herbal remedies for fibroids have been used for many years and although they do have limitations, there is evidence to suggest that they do have their uses, particularly where symptomatic relief is concerned. One thing you must realize is that just because something is called “herbal” or “natural” does not mean [...]
Sep
2
Herpes Breakouts? Try Natural Sources of Lysine
Denice Moffat asked: Lysine is considered an essential amino acid, a component of protein that our body cannot make. Many people use it to assist healing of herpes sores. With other supplements, it can also be effective in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and hypothyroidism.Lysine can be used topically or taken internally as a [...]
Sep
1
Hemorrhoid – A Chinese Herbal Prescription
John Fung asked: Hemorrhoid is a common problem even though people feel embarrassed discussing it. Despite being localized, hemorrhoid is not much different from other skin problems as seen in Chinese medicine. Therefore the healing approach is similar to that of skin rash.Hemorrhoid usually starts out as a minor scratch on the skin near the [...]
Sep
1
Chinese Herbal Soup
Kelly Yap asked: Herbal soup is very popular among the Chinese. It is believed to be highly nutritional and has been used to boost one’s body energy. It is taken warmth and very tasty if it is cooked well. Ingredients such as winter melons, ginger, herbs, etc are commonly used in making the soup. Some [...]
Aug
27
Natural Remedies For Cold Sores – Tips For Prevention of Herpes Simplex 1
Nicky Coff asked: Did you know that the best cure for cold sores isn’t over the counter medicine, bu tare all natural remedies that can be made from home? Using foods, herbs and other supplements can one stop the herpes simplex 1 in its tracks and never have them come out again. Discover the best [...]