Food Allergens and Chinese Herbal Medicine
A food allergy is an immune system reaction to certain foods, where the body mistakenly identifies a normally harmless food protein as a threat, leading to various symptoms that can...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Food Allergens and Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Dui Yao in an Ancient Brain Formula
Two herbs that complement one another (Dui Yao) are discussed: Ren Shen (Panax Ginseng) and Da Huang (Rhubarb) and how the two herbs work together in the popular formula Chái...
Lana Farson |
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Strengthening Children's Resistance to Illness
As the summer gives way to fall and the lingering challenges posed by the current pandemic remain, we as parents and practitioners are naturally focused on protecting our children's health...
Mark Frost |
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The Great Mender
The Great Mender Teapills™/ Jin Gu Die Shang Wan (筋骨鐵打丸)is the Plum Flower™ variation created in the rich tradition of ‘hit medicine’, diē dǎ (or tieh ta)/ 跌打, which is...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Eleuthero Ci Wu Jia: A Valuable Adaptogen
Ci Wu Jia, also known as Eleuthero and “Siberian Ginseng.” Ci wu jia is classified as a Qi tonic. Its nature is spicy, slightly bitter, and warm, entering the Spleen,...
Mark Frost |
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Back to School - A TCM Clinician's Perspective
Amy Mager, L.Ac. discusses a look at preparing children and families for the upcoming school year, methods to prepare our immune systems, and options for addressing illness if an attack...
Amy Mager |
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Travel Tips from the Tropics
This firsthand guide shares essential Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas for staying well in hot, humid climates. From stomach-saving support to bug bite relief, learn which herbs are must-haves for your...
Lauren Coffelt |
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Men's Essentials Formulas Comparison
These 16 formulas are commonly prescribed to Men and are considered Men's Essentials for your herbal formula. Learn how to use each formula sorted with pin yin name, alternate name,...
Yvonne Lau |
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Making Organic Chen Pi for Your Clinic
Chen pi (陈皮 chén pí) is an extremely important herb in the Materia Medica, as it is widely used to regulate and move the Middle Burner Qi, and for assistance...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Formulas for Dryness in the Lung
Dryness in the Lungs can stem from environmental factors, chronic irritation, or underlying imbalances in TCM. This article explores key formulas for acute dryness and persistent dry phlegm, highlighting how...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
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Protect them with Jade Windscreen
For countless generations, Jade Windscreen (Yu Ping Feng San) has been utilized to address surface deficiency patterns that lead to aversion to wind and frequent invasions of common pathogenic influences....
Mark Frost |
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What’s in a name? Emperor’s Teapills (Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan)
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan, which means “Heavenly King’s Tonify Heart Pills”, now more commonly known as Emperor’s Teapills. This Chinese herbal formula dates back to 596 during the Tang...
Yvonne Lau |
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Chinese Medicine Approach
There are two main types of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): winter and summer. Both types are associated with changes in melatonin and serotonin levels due to light exposure. Winter-type SAD...
Dr. Captaine Jean Lumenello, DAc |
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China Tung Hsueh Wan & Blood Stagnation
China Tung Hsueh Wan, also known as ‘China Unblock Blood Pills’ / Zhōngguó Tōng Xuè Wán (中國通血丸) is a modern formula particularly designed for the treatment of occasional moderate pain...
Skye Sturgeon, DAOM |
