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Strengthening the Immune System with Herbs and How to Get a COVID Antibody Test
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
COVID-19 Antibody Testing
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
Further Discussion of the Six Stages of Disease
Previously, I discussed how the scholar / physician Zhang Zhong Jing developed the theory of how diseases attack the body in stages. He developed this
The Six-Stage Theory of Disease
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
The Prevention Strategy in Chinese Herbal Medicine
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
Chinese Medicine and the COVID-19 Pandemic
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
The Dangers of Chemical Cleaning Products
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
The Cognitive Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom
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
Treatment of Colds and Flu with Chinese Herbal Medicine
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
The Beneficial Effects of Saffron
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
Giving Herbs to Children
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
Artificial Sweetened Soft Drinks and Stroke Risk
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
Acupuncture and Migraine Headaches
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 and Brain Health
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
Dill Weed Extract for Giardia in Children
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
Antibiotic Use in Children Increases the Risk of Allergies and Eczema
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
The Health Concerns Regarding Tylenol
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
Lyme Disease Symptoms Can Mimic Dementia
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
Treatment for Mushroom Poisoning Developed in Santa Cruz
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 Can Effectively Treat Cardiac Arrhythmias
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