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Now is the time of year to support your immune system. Traditional Chinese meedicine has dozens of formulas to support a healthy immune response. There

The photos below are COVID-19 antibody rapid tests that I ran in my office, ten days after the second Pfizer vaccination. The one on the

Previously, I discussed how the scholar / physician Zhang Zhong Jing developed the theory of how diseases attack the body in stages. He developed this

If prevention is not successful, or if a person already has symptoms, determining the stage of a disease is essential in creating an effective treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine has many different treatment methods, depending on the diagnosis. One of these principles is called tonification, where the natural functions and structures

China has experienced many epidemics over time. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the great physician Zhang Zhong Jing lost many members of his family in an

Yet another reason to avoid chemical cleaning products. A study found that people who used chemical cleaners showed a loss of lung function similar to

Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is known as Hou Tou Gu in traditional Chinese medicine. It is a highly-sought edible mushroom, and it can also

While conventional Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine each have their own advantages, the treatment or prevention of colds and flu is one area where

Numerous trials have shown the beneficial effects of Saffron on mood and cognition. This study shows its effect on postpartum depression: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711317301447?fbclid=IwAR2iU52ouoW535X7eCd2844QrEWiD1p_Ma-QRZrSgN7d1TmudgktAa-cQR8

Many kids are really good about taking herbs. While watching his mom scoop some powdered herb extract into a mug for tea, this little guy

Artificially sweetened soft drinks are associated with a higher risk of stroke and dementia. This effect wasn’t found with sugar-sweetened soft drinks, although those drinks

A study found that acupuncture may be helpful in reducing the frequency of migraines and preventing attacks: https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/20/health/migraine-treatment-acupuncture-study/index.html

Bacopa monnieri is one of the non-Chinese herbs that I use in my practice for improving cognitive health. Known as brahmi in Ayurvedic medicine, it

Here is a fascinating study on the use of a dill weed extract to treat giardia in children. I’m not encouraging self-treatment, as an accurate

Yet another reason to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use in children, such as for the common cold, which is actually a viral infection. If antibiotics are

Tylenol already has a reputation for being toxic to the liver. New research indicates that maternal use during pregnancy can lead to behavioral problems in

Undiagnosed Lyme Disease can be mistaken for dementia, arthritis, and numerous other incorrect diagnoses. If you want to get tested, and your doctor tells you

The most commonly implicated mushroom in poisonings in the western U.S. is the death cap (Amanita phalloides). Unfortunately, survivors have stated that it tastes quite

Acupuncture is well known for its ability to treat pain and injuries, but it is also effective in treating many other conditions. Cardiac arrhythmia is