New discoveries in Chinese Herbal Medicine for Oral Cancer
Saturday, 6 Feb, 2010 – 17:27 | One Comment
New discoveries in Chinese Herbal Medicine for Oral Cancer

Chinese herbs can play a role in oral cancer inhibition according to a study recently published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Febuary  2010. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy have been the tri-fecta standard of care …

Herb & Vitamin Fillers – is there a recommended dose?
Thursday, 4 Feb, 2010 – 7:39 | No Comment
Herb & Vitamin Fillers – is there a recommended dose?

Current FDA labeling laws do not require manufacturers to list the amount of filler in their dietary supplements. Currently, there is no technology to make capsules or pressed supplements without using a filler i.e. starch.

Licorice for Weight-Loss? I’m skeptical
Thursday, 21 Jan, 2010 – 22:05 | No Comment
Licorice for Weight-Loss? I’m skeptical

Who really needs another article about weight loss plans and products? We’re inundated with advertising on weight loss supplements and the last thing we need is more of the same.  Alas,  I’m asked all the …

Med Students Say They Can Benefit From CAM
Thursday, 21 Jan, 2010 – 0:59 | No Comment
Med Students Say They Can Benefit From CAM

Another study, I found this one most encouraging. A survey of 1784 current U.S. medical students from around the country said knowledge of Complementary and Alternative Medicine could help them as Western doctors do a better job. …

Two Common Questions?
Monday, 18 Jan, 2010 – 22:15 | One Comment
Two Common Questions?

The two most common questions: 

What are Chinese herbs and Why Packets?

 
iSleep Herb Pac and PMS Relief Herb Pac are both made exclusively with Chinese herbs. These herbs are a combination of roots, bark, seeds and …

Real Definition
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 23:07 | One Comment
Real Definition

What is the real definition today of Alternative Medicine?  
 
25 years ago it was TM.
20 years ago it was Chiropractors.
15 years ago Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga.
10 years ago it was Acupuncture.
5 years ago it was …

Rheumatoid Arthritis Responds Well To This Herb
Wednesday, 13 Jan, 2010 – 0:56 | No Comment
Rheumatoid Arthritis Responds Well To This Herb

If your suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis or know someone who is, this should interest you. 
 
A study was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in August 2009 on a Chinese herb used for rheumatoid arthritis, …

This Desert Herb Boost Energy and Helps Infertility
Sunday, 10 Jan, 2010 – 20:19 | No Comment
This Desert Herb Boost Energy and Helps Infertility

When you’ve only got a desert to work with, how does one become a farmer?
How about grow a highly sought after Chinese herb that happens to love the desert. That’s exactly what one desert nomad started …

CAUTION ADVISED When using Acetaminophen, Herbs are a safer alternative
Thursday, 7 Jan, 2010 – 21:04 | No Comment
CAUTION  ADVISED When using Acetaminophen, Herbs are a safer alternative

Usually I write about Chinese herbs, but today’s a brief diversion on a compelling topic.
 
If you're like most Americans your medicine cabinet is stocked full of over-the-counter medicine (OTC) and probably at least a few …

New Cancer Treatments Possible Via A Very Special Mushroom
Tuesday, 5 Jan, 2010 – 23:35 | 3 Comments
New Cancer Treatments Possible Via A Very Special Mushroom

A while back I wrote about a type of mushroom called Cordyceps used in Chinese medicine which sells for $100.00 an ounce or even more. (Click here for that article) Here’s one reason this herb/fungus …