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Swiss crazy for Chinese medicine 2007-08-14 02:22:10 NZZ Online - People in Switzerland are increasingly turning to Chinese
medicine to cure ailments such as back pain, asthma, allergies and stress problems.
But practitioners say there is still a long way to go before the profession is fully recognised and are calling for it to be covered by the basic health insurance.
Alternative therapies are [...] Read more:Swiss
2/3 Chinese seniors in Canada use both TCM, Western medicine: study 2007-08-14 02:17:02 CBC - A University of Calgary professor says doctors need to be more open-minded when it comes to traditional Chinese
medicine because it’s used commonly among older Chinese immigrants.
Daniel Lai surveyed more than 2,000 Chinese immigrants aged 55 and over in seven major Canadian cities, including Calgary and Edmonton.
His results, published recently in the Family [...] Read more:Canada
, Western
Alternative Medicine: Seasonal eating in spring 2007-08-13 02:40:08 Diet therapy in traditional Chinese medicine is based on the principle that humans are an inherent part of nature. One way to align with nature is eating
according to seasons, for as the natural world fluctuates with seasonal changes, so do we. Spring is the time for growth and renewal. As it approaches, Chinese diet theory suggests we should consume foods that help transition into this season Read more:Alternative
, Medicine
Traditional medicine modernization - still a long, bumpy road ahead 2007-08-13 01:59:36 As drug discovery options run dry with fewer and fewer synthetic lead compounds and structure-based medicines being discovered, multinationals are increasingly turning to traditional Chinese medicines as a new source. Read more:ahead
, Traditional
Moxibustion 2007-08-16 21:26:33 Moxibustion therapy means treating disease with ignited “moxa-wool” (艾绒)to produce heart on the points or certain locations of the human body.
“Moxa-wool” is made of dry moxa leaves (Artemisia Vulgaris) ground into a fine powder with the coarse residue removed. It has the properties of warming and removing obstruction of the meridians, eliminating the cold and [...]
Chinese Medicine Can Also Cure Emergencies or Suddenly Occurring Diseases 2007-08-16 20:15:51 Dr. Li Defu
[PureInsight.org] I learned my acupuncture skills from my family going back several generations. My patients near and far know me as a diligent and conscientious doctor. I try my best to deserve that reputation.
My clinic has three treatment rooms. Most of the time things are relatively quiet. My patients are from various backgrounds, [...] Read more:Chinese
, Medicine
, Suddenly
Development of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine 2007-08-16 07:43:43 CIAM There co-exist two medical systems in China: traditional Chinese
medicine (TCM) and Western
medicine. Being complementary and interdisciplinary to one another, their integration is in conformity with the objective laws of science development.
There are two meanings for such integration. One is to promote the unity and coordination among the practitioners of the two systems [...] Read more:Development
, Integrated
, Medicine
, Traditional
PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT 3/3 2007-08-21 23:11:17 Beside the above contents, we want to talk about therapeutic methods of TCM. Traditional methods fall into eight categories.
a. Diaphoresis
One of the eight therapeutic methods, which is expelling superficial pathogens by opening the pores of the skin, and regulating the function f ying and wei. It possesses the actions of antipyretics, promoting eruption, reducing [...]
PRINCIPLES OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT 2/3 2007-08-21 23:09:16 II. Principles of Treatment
To study TCM treatment, attention should be paid to the therapeutic principles which must be followed in the treatment of disease. They are formed under the guidance of holistic concept and TDS, and they have the guiding significance for establishment of the therapeutic principles and prescriptions of a recipe. Therapeutic principles [...]
Professor Deng Tietao’s Experience in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis with Traditional Chinese Medicine 2007-08-23 20:04:52 Myasthenia gravis (MG) is not an untreatable disease. Majority of patients will get satisfactory improvement even complete remission upon suitable managements. The major methods treating MG were anti-cholinesterase agents, corticosteroids therapy, chemotherapy, plasma-exchange, lymphocyte exchange, thymectomy, radiation of thymus, intravenous infusion of large amount of gamma-globulin, immuno-absoption, stem cell transplantation, anti-idiotypic therapy, immuno-modulators, Chinese
herbs [...] Read more:Medicine
, Traditional
, Treatment
Anti osteoporosis master, Xian Ling Gu Bao Capsule, Helps to protect from osteoporosis, fracture and osteoarthritis 2007-08-27 21:53:52 Main Function:
Xian Ling Gu Bao Capsule
replenishes vital essence and tonifies the kidney, improves health and strengthens the bones.
The herbal formula can actually help to reduce:
Listlessness and lassitude
Soreness and weakness of the loins and knees
Dizziness and tinnitus
arthralgia of the middle-age and senior citizens and due to osteoprosis
Traumatic injury
Helps the Body to Protect Itself from:
Osteoporosis
Fracture
Osteoarthritis.
Main Ingredients:
Epimedium [...] Read more:osteoporosis
Xiao Yao Wan, improves liver function, slows down aging process of liver 2007-08-27 21:48:12 Functions:
This herbal formula helps liver stagnation due to deficient liver blood. Symptoms include hypochondrium pain, headache, vertigo, dry mouth or throat, fatigue, moodiness, menstrual disorders, red painful eyes.
Also useful in food allergies, chronic hay fever and hypoglycemia.
Item in Details:
It focuses on keeping the digestive process moving properly and strengthens the organs involved. When digestive Qi accumulates [...] Read more:function
Anti-age, improve immunity, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan 2007-08-27 20:42:14 In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the balance yin and yang can help people keep younger and anti-age, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan are extracted by several Chinese herbs, it can balance yin and yang in your body. It is special pills that can help people anti-age, also keep water of your body at sufficient level.
Main [...]
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, invigorates kidney energy 2007-08-27 20:35:24 Modern researches have proved that this herbal formula has the efficacies in improving hypophysis-adrenocortical function, promoting blood circulation, tranquilizing the mind, lowering blood pressure, strengthening kidney function, protecting the liver and so on.
Main Function:
Helps the body to protect itself from:
Weak in body
Lumbago and bellyache
Frequency of micturition
The dampness of the scrotum
Swollen feet and knees
Kidney asthenia and [...]
Jian Pi Wan, promotes digestion 2007-08-27 20:29:00 Main Functions:
Jian Pi Pill invigorates qi and strengthens the spleen, regulates the flow of qi and promotes digestion.The herbal formula is used for weakness of the spleen and the stomach, distention and fullness of the abdomen and the stomach, anorexia and loose stool.
Helps the Body:
Invigorate qi of middle- jiao (stomach)
strengthen the spleen and the stomach;
Help [...]
Tongue Diagnosis 2007-09-05 03:15:13 by Cathy WongChinese medicine practitioners believe the appearance of your tongue can reveal a lot about your health.
Tongue diagnosis is an important part of the Chinese medical assessment. During an examination, the practitioner usually looks at the overall tongue coating, shape, and color. Then he or she looks at specific areas on the tongue.
Different areas [...]
Experimental Effects of Shulikang Capsule on Prevention of Acute High Altitude Reaction 2007-09-04 03:22:39 To investigate the effects of Shulikang capsule on prevention of acute high altitude reaction at high altitude. Methods. 150 recruits who would be sent to Rikaze（above sea level 3 900m） by airplanes were divided randomly into three groups： Shulikang group（n=50, S group） taking Shulikang capsule, integripetal rhodiola herb group（n=50, IR group） taking integripetal rhodiola herb [...] Read more:Capsule
, Effects
, Experimental
Auto Accident Injury & TCM (Canada) 2007-09-03 06:19:41 Kerry V
Female, 46g>%:
Shawnee, KS
I injured both wrists an auto accident - possibly due to the air bag. Both wrists were considered sprained with one worse than the other. A tear was diagnosed in the TFCC area of one hand with continued swelling in the same area in the other hand. Surgery was performed to correct [...] Read more:Canada
, Injury
Anti osteoporosis master, Xian Ling Gu Bao Capsule, Helps to protect from osteoporosis, fracture and osteoarthritis 2007-08-27 21:53:52 Protect from Osteoporosis, Fracture and Osteoarthritis
Xian Ling Gu Bao Capsule
Main Function:
Xian Ling Gu Bao Capsule replenishes vital essence and tonifies the kidney, improves health and strengthens the bones.
The herbal formula can actually help to reduce:
Listlessness and lassitude
Soreness and weakness of the loins and knees
Dizziness and tinnitus
arthralgia of the middle-age and senior citizens and due to [...] Read more:osteoporosis
Xiao Yao Wan, improves liver function, slows down aging process of liver 2007-08-27 21:48:12 Xiao Yao Wan
Improves liver function
Slows down aging process of liver
Functions:
This herbal formula helps liver stagnation due to deficient liver blood. Symptoms include
hypochondrium pain
headache
vertigo
dry mouth or throat
fatigue
moodiness
menstrual disorders
red painful eyes.
Also useful in
food allergies
chronic hay fever
hypoglycemia.
Item in Details:
It focuses on keeping the digestive process moving properly and strengthens the organs involved. When digestive Qi accumulates and stagnates, [...]
Treats Myocarditis’s New Progress 2007-10-31 01:53:48 In order to attack and capture myocarditis this stubborn illness, starts from the 90s, under the Canadian ELIXIR Medicine Company’s technical support, the Shanghai jade Dan pharmaceutical industry and the domestic and foreign scientific research department unites the attack, carries on the excavation to our country tradition ancient medical prescription to reorganize, the extract Chinese [...]
DOCTORS’ ATTITUDES TO ACUPUNCTURE 2007-11-22 04:12:15 Abstract：
1466 Norwegian working doctors under 71 y of age were surveyed in February 1994 on their attitudes to acupuncture and experience as acupuncture patients. 1135 doctors responded (response rate: 77%).
More than 8% had undergone acupuncture treatment and 38% of these reported benefit from the treatment. Over 53% would realistically consider acupuncture if they got problems [...]
How to take pulse ? 2007-11-22 00:58:00 Pulse Quality Chart
Pulse
Description
Meaning
Choppy
Pulse is uneven and rough. Classically defined as a knife scraping bamboo.
Blood deficiency or blood stagnation
Deep
Pulse has most strength at lowest level and requires deep pressure to feel well.
Internal organ deficiency
Fast
Pulse is greater than 80 beats per mintue.
Heat, either excess or deficient
Full
Pulse can be felt strongly on all three levels (superficial, middle and [...]
The British Acupuncture Council 2007-11-22 00:50:33 Welcome to the British
Acupuncture Council
The British Acupuncture Council is the UK’s main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture by over 2800 professionally qualified acupuncturists. Please use the links on the left to find out how the approach of our acupuncturists can help you.
Find an Acupuncturist: How can I find a qualified acupuncturist? Use our [...]
A Discussion of the Eight Strategies (Ba Fa) from the Aspect of Herbal Formulary 2007-11-22 00:51:58 Introduction
The eight strategies (Ba Fa) were originally recorded in the Nei Jing Su Wen. It wasn’t until the Qing dynasty that Dr Cheng Zhong-Ling organized and categorized the eight basic strategies known as the ‘Eight
Methods in Therapy’ (Yi Men Ba Fa) (Williams 1992, p28) and recorded them in the ‘Medical Revelations’ (Yi Xue Xin [...] Read more:Aspect
, Discussion
, Herbal
, Strategies
WHO calls for global efforts to combat cancer 2007-11-22 00:48:25 GENEVA, Feb. 3 (Xinhuanet) — The World Health Organization (WHO) called here on Friday for global efforts to combat
cancer, which caused some 7.6 million deaths in 2005.
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, and 84 million people will die in the next 10 years if action is not taken, Dr. Catherine [...] Read more:calls
Moisturizing and Anti-Itching Capsules 2007-11-26 21:20:05 Moisturizing and Anti-Itching Capsules
, based on a formulation comprising six plant extracts, are an OTC medicine used for the treatment of itchiness caused by multiple conditions, including dry skin, skin rashes, dermatitis and aging skin.
The company conducted clinical trials on Moisturizing and Anti-Itching Capsules involving 53 patients who had been diagnosed with itchiness from various [...]
Zaoren Anshen Capsules 2007-11-26 21:14:43 Zaoren Anshen Capsules
are an OTC medicine used to treat insomnia and improve sleep quality.
Zaoren Anshen Capsules are a formulation comprising three plant extracts and have sedative and sleep-inducing properties.
Extract of Zizyphus Hu, one of the plants used in Zaoren Anshen Capsules, has demonstrated inhibitory effects on excitatory signal pathways in the brain of test [...]
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