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Boost It With Ginseng

By admin | Published March 18, 2019

Ginseng is said to resemble a human body in shape, and it has been used for years in Asia.  Recently, it has become a popular item in Western culture. Many claims about this root have been advertised, such as its reputation for extending Longevity and its use for stamina and endurance. Let’s look at the types of Ginseng

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Herbal Tonics for Digestion

By admin | Published February 4, 2019

Digestive disorders can be simple like flatulence or gas, or they can be much more serious, such as Crohn’s disease. But regardless of the severity of the disease, there is no doubt digestive disorders affect far more people than they should, especially in the United States. A recent survey reports nearly 74 percent of all Americans are living

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Herbal Tonics to Reduce Stress

By admin | Published September 17, 2018

Stress is something that affects everybody. Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional tension or strain resulting from demanding or adverse circumstances. This can result in a multitude of symptoms, including headaches, muscle tension, pain, insomnia, worry, anxiety, depression and even disease. And according to a recent survey, nearly 77 percent of all Americans regularly experience

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Herbal Formulas for Summer

By admin | Published July 16, 2018

Summer. The word alone stirs up thoughts of campfires, flip flops, popsicles, swimming and long sunny days. However, for many people it also means sunburns, mosquito bites and excessive sweating. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to deal with all of these issues. Sipping on some refreshing lemonade or munching on a slice of watermelon are some traditional ways

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Herbal Tonics for Allergies

By admin | Published April 16, 2018

An Allergy occurs when your Immune System reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen.  This could be anything from something you inhale to something you touch to something you eat.  An allergic reaction may cause sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, a running nose, a sore throat and rashes. In severe cases, allergic reactions can induce something known as anaphylactic

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Successful Tonics to Boost the Kidneys

By admin | Published December 4, 2017

The Kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine are a vital energy system. They are the root of all Yin and Yang in the body, and they store our essence. They govern growth, reproduction and healthy progression through the different cycles of life. They play a role in healthy aging and preventing lots of age-related decline. They also control the Bones, the

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Acupuncture: Not Just Needles

By admin | Published May 15, 2017

Most people have heard of the field of Acupuncture by now, but did you realize the scope of the practice encompasses Chinese medicine, which includes so much more than needles? Let’s explore this ancient therapy.

First of all, the practice of Chinese medicine starts with a diagnosis. The practitioner asks many questions to build a history; this includes

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Alternative Treatments & Home Remedies for Psoriasis

By admin | Published August 3, 2015

For people with Psoriasis, suffering from painful symptoms like inflamed, flaking and red skin is not pleasant. The chronic skin condition is due to an overactive Immune System that can be triggered by a number of internal and external factors. Many Western treatments include Steroid creams and oral medications that come with a slew of unwanted side effects.

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Alternative Options For Allergies & Asthma

By admin | Published May 4, 2015

Do you suffer from Allergies or Asthma? It’s a little-known fact that these two conditions are directly linked to each other. Asthma, which affects roughly one in 12 people according to the CDC, is characterized by spasms of the small airways and Inflammation. Furthermore, about 90% of children under the age of 16 with Asthma have Allergies, while 70% of

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Alternative Treatments for Fertility

By admin | Published April 6, 2015

About 10 percent of couples struggle with Infertility and an inability to conceive. For those struggling to have children, Fertility treatment can become tiring and expensive very quickly. There are numerous alternative treatments including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that improve Fertility. I have specialized in Natural Fertility Programs for her patients for many years with great success.  This includes weekly

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