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Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Flu & You – How Can TCM Help?

Chinese medicinal clinical studies have suggested that using acupuncture as a preventative approach to colds and flu can reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection and shorten the duration of the illness. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine work by rebalancing the body’s systems, regulating the body’s healing energies, and enhancing the immune system.

Even though germs, bacteria, and viruses are everywhere—in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink—according to Chinese medical theory, they do not cause disease. Illness occurs when our Wei Qi and our meridian organ systems are weak and out of balance. When this occurs it creates a hospitable for germs, bacteria, and viruses to thrive, leading to a cold, the flu, or worse. continue reading »

Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4

Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and thumb bones part. This area of the hand is often described as “valley like” hence the name converging valley. continue reading »

Germ Theory: 101

Why do some people always catch a cold, and others don’t?
Viruses, germs, and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink, but not all of them are bad or harmful.

Think of the immune system as your body’s security detail. The cells, tissues, and organs that comprise it help repel foreign invaders like harmful bacteria, parasites and other microbes that can cause infections. Disorders of the immune system range from everyday annoyances like mild seasonal allergies to serious illnesses like leukemia. Stress, lack of sleep and other common conditions can contribute to a weakened immune system, which can make you vulnerable to infections. continue reading »

Acupuncture: The Original Biohack for Migraines

Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big dose of patience. So where does acupuncture fit into this picture? continue reading »

Chinese Herbal Formula Protects Body From Exterior Invasion

Treasure of the East: Jade Screen Double Strength / WuHan #2 Formula

This herbal formula is recommended by the Hubei Provincial Health Commission and is available to purchase at Nature’s Wisdom Healing Center-Mary Cetan. This formula has been specially produced in China and air shipped to the US to aid at this critical time.

The formula is comprised of 3 groups of Chinese herbs:

1. Yu Ping Feng San (Huang Qi, Chao Bai Zhu, and Fang Feng) is known as “Jade Windscreen Powder”. This is a classic cold and illness prevention formula that has been used for centuries in Chinese Medicine.

2. Cleansing herbs (Guan Zhong and Jin Yin Hua) are used to clear away heat and to cleanse the body. “Heat” is an all inclusive term in Chinese herbal medicine to include bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens.

3. Dampness inhibiting herbs (Pei Lan and Chen Pi) are used to inhibit dampness. Lungs can have challenges functioning with too much dampness.

Recommended dosage: Adult dose is 6 grams (approximately one teaspoon), mixed with hot water, taken as a tea, twice per day; Children 8 and older take 1/2 dose (1/2 teaspoon twice per day); Children under age 8 take 1/4 dose (1/4 teaspoon twice per day). Except for potential individual allergic reactions to ingredients in formula, there are no contraindications for this formula. It is a preventative formula safe for all. One bottle lasts for 7-8 days for adult dosage.

Ingredients: Astragalus root (Huang Qi), Saposhnikovia divaricata root (Fang Feng), Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome (Bai Zhu Chao), Male Fern Rhizome (Guan Zhong), Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua), Epatorium Herb (Pei Lan), Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi Chao)

Treasure of the East’s herbal extracts are full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1 granules (100g/bottle) and produced by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical. Unlike standardized extracts, which contain a concentrated quantity of a single marker chemical, full-spectrum herbal extracts contain all of the active chemical constituents of whole herbs in concentrated form. Treasure of the East herbs are extracted using only purified water and not chemically extracted.

Price: $54.00 per bottle.

To purchase: Reach out to Nature’s Wisdom Healing Center-Mary Cetan or call 941-926-7899.  Do not stop by the clinic to purchase until you have contacted us.  We will notify you when your product is available for pick up.

(Portions of this post are copied from my herbal supplier Lhassa OMS with their permission.)
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