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How Hua Shi Can Help with UTIs

In Chinese medicine, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are considered a seasonal condition that are more common during the summer. Increased dampness and heat in the environment could be the reason behind this. However, Chinese medicinal herbs, including Hua Shi, can be used to treat UTIs and offset the effects of increased heat and dampness. Causes […]

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Antiphospholipid Syndrome and E Zhu

Antiphospholipid syndrome is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system creates antibodies that attack the body’s own tissues. Specifically, they target proteins on the outside of cells, causing a wide variety of symptoms, including some that can be fatal. Chinese medicine considers the condition to be the result of blood stagnation, which is

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Colon Polyps, E Zhu and San Leng

Colon Polyps, E Zhu and San Leng Colon polyps are abnormal growths in the colon that may or may not eventually develop into cancer. For the majority of patients, colon polyps are benign and cause no symptoms, but your physician will likely recommend a biopsy to verify this. In Chinese medicine, colon polyps may be

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Anger Management, E Jiao and Huang Lian

Anger Management, E Jiao and Huang Lian In western medicine, anger management focuses on the patient’s psychological state when recommending treatment. In this way, allopathic medicine considers anger and other emotions to be a matter of the mind only. Chinese medicine has a different perspective. When addressing anger and other negative emotional states, practitioners treat

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How Does Acupuncture Help with Chronic Headaches

How Does Acupuncture Help with Chronic Headaches?

There is growing evidence that acupuncture is effective for chronic headaches and migraines. The exact mechanisms behind this pain relief aren’t completely understood, but there are several theories. According to these theories, acupuncture appears to: Modulate the nervous system Release endorphins and opioid-like compounds Improve circulation Reduce stress and encourage relaxation Together, these can provide

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