Pacific College of Oriental MedicineTraditional Chinese Medicine has developed a variety of herbs, prescriptions, and therapies to treat practically any health problem, and that includes breathing ailments. These remedies are often a departure from conventional Western drugs and...
What Doctors Don't Tell YouContrary to popular belief, the symptoms of angina pectoris (lack of oxygen to the heart) may not always lead to heart disease. Instead it can lead to immediate increased resistance to heart attac ...
It was also a good week for herbal medicine after researchers found that it offered 'real benefits'. Scientists at King's College London tested a variety of herbal remedies, and found that they could help treat conditions such as diabetes and cancer.
* Make sure you know ALL the possible options available * To avoid feelings of regret, don’t make your decision at a time of stress, for example, during a relationship crisis * Know all the risks of surgery and anaesthesia * Tell your doctor of any...
Q I recently contracted dermatitis, probably as a result of all the painkillers and antibiotics I was given after minor knee surgery. Rashes, irritating spots and discoloured patches have now begun to appear at random
Next, we have the reader who is suffering from insomnia and is currently taking the sleeping drug, Zimovane. What alternatives are there to help him get to sleep more naturally? De-stressing seems to be the key to a successful night of slumber...
Hyla Cass MDThe South Pacific herb, Kava Kava, is a best-seller — ranking ninth in retail U.S. sales in mainstream markets in 2000 — based on its proven ability to relieve stress, anxiety and tension. Recently kava has come under the scrutiny of the United...
Herbal experts are advising caution with the use of the popular herb kava.
The American Botanical Council (ABC) is suggesting that consumers follow
additional precautions when using kava, an herb used for reducing symptoms
of anxiety and stress.
By many accounts, kava-kava--or simply kava--is an herb on the brink of Western stardom. Manufacturers of herbal products report strong public interest in kava preparations, and articles appearing in the popular press have described kava use and its...
Janet Zand LAc OMDIn both Chinese and Naturopathic medicine, the spring season is the optimal time of year for cleansing and detoxification. But remember, cleansing can be beneficial during all seasons of the year. An effective cleansing program targets two important...
