Pocket Archive: TCM & Herbal Medicine

Some scientists say traditional remedies might help them crack diseases like cancer. Some notable successes include a treatment for a form of leukemia and an anti-malaria medicine that has become the gold standard. But there are more misses than hits.

In this blog post, I would like to discuss the clinical use of the Five Elements and, in particular, their Cosmological sequence.  By "cosmo...

Are we on the edge of a new, information-based era of medicine where personal responsibility and self-care reign supreme?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful, debilitating and even life threatening condition without many known natural therapies proven effective. All that changed in 2012 when it was revealed a turmeric extract is superior to the blockbluster drug Diclofenac sodium in relieving the condition of those suffering with RA.

A study shows that the herb salacia oblonga rivals prescription drugs in treating diabetes, decreasing insulin and blood glucose levels greatly.

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There are words you don't use in medicine today, such as "cure." But a remarkable case study in an HIV positive patient treated with black seed extract resulted in a sustained remission, indicating a safe, accessible and affordable alternative to highly toxic antiretroviral HIV drugs may already exist.

Turmeric has legendary status as a disease-fighting agent, but did you know that when administered in low doses to already healthy adults it significantly improves their wellness?

I have studied Chinese Medicine and Qigong as well as Kung Fu for five years now. One of those years was me being introduced to the subject in a...

Does anyone here have experience convincing Chinese people to give up their medical superstitions? Hopefully positive experience, but I'll take...

There has never been a better time to have a strong, lifted bum! While gyms and exercise classes are great for that full body workout, you may be looking for something more targeted, which you can do everyday. Anywhere. So here are 3 exercises you can do to get that strong, lifted bum without ever stepping foot in the gym.