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The using of fertility herbs for women has a long history in China. In ancient time or even in modern China, to carry on the family line is still the top most priority for a married woman. If a woman, for some reason, is unable to have a baby, she has very little status in her family no matter it is because her or her husband. Given that mentioned reason, the research on herbs for infertility has always gained great attention in China. Now more and more strong evidence was added by modern research to support the efficacy of natural fertility herbs. And the studies from western counterparts also revealed that Chinese herbs for fertility like Dong Quai , Vitex and black cohosh could help bring relief to menopausal symptoms and premenstrual syndrome. And they also considered that fertility herb may increase fertility naturally by involving in regulating the female endocrine. TCM diagnosis for unexplained infertility in woman If a woman has nothing wrong with physical condition, western ...

Breast Cancer has been spreading faster than wildfire for over three decades. A new discovery recently published explains how the Chinese herb Curcumae Radix , can help prevent breast cancer and can be used for breast cancer therapy. Top doctors are studying breast cancer treatments around the clock and yet there is little in the way of PREVENTIVE strategies. The reasons are complicated but it may be partly due to the fact the breast cancer is not one disease. There are several different types of cancer cells which all cause breast cancer, some are more aggressive while others spread slower. To understand which cancer cells a patient has, doctors must analyze the cells individually. Once this is determined, treatment options can be customized, including herbal treatments for breast cancer. The recent study from the University of California, San Diego, published in the British Journal, Nature, has discovered a molecule called RANKL, found in aggressive breast cancer cells that predicts...

I am a big fan of practical learning and enjoyable learning. Whenever we would be in the hospital the warmth of the interns and their leading TCM doctors would be very obvious in their smiles and jovial nature. I think this is really a good thing and a massive part of the healing process. It was really a pleasure to soak up all the positive vibes and try and absorb all the learning experience in front of me. Even when the language became a barrier, the treatment of people, the love, laughter and care were great to be a part of. I hope I can administer even 10 % of what I experienced to my patients and colleagues. d

On Monday, March 28, acupuncture practitioners all over Portland and the nation will be donating a percentage of their fees to different Japan earthquake relief funds. On Monday, March 28, 2011, acupuncturists nationwide will join together to help Japan. We will donate 10%, or some other specified amount, of our proceeds for that day to Japan. Here is a link of reputable organizations that the Huffington Post has suggested people donate to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/11/how-to-help-japan-earthquake-relief_n_834484.html?ref=fb&src=sp#sb=880770,b=facebook . We will choose, individually, which organization we want to support and donate to them. Cita Oudijk, L.Ac.(of Open Gate Acupuncture ) A good time to get acupuncture AND support a good cause.

Do you know how much radiation affects us everyday? Do you ever get x-rays, CAT scans or dental x-rays? Do you use a laptop, microwave or sleep in a building that has wi-fi? Do you have power lines near your residence, do you breath air? Do you do you?? Radiation is pretty hard to avoid these days. As you've probably heard small amounts won't really hurt.. it's the accumulation of radiation that can be damaging to our cells. So what's a person to do and still stay sane (and healthy) in the 21st century when living in a cave is not an option? Here's two of my favorite experts, with advice on how to reduce the effects of radiation. 1. Lu Chih-hong, president of the Sheng Te Tang Chinese Medical Hospital in Taichung City, central Taiwan, suggests more GREEN TEA!! Tea, is a common medicinal drink in Asia, it contains a variety of substances including Camaellia sinensis, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and lipo-polysaccharide, that can help people combat the effects of radiation. ...

Do you know how much radiation affects us everyday? Do you live in the 21st century? Do you use a cell phone? Do you ever get x-rays, CAT scans or dental x-rays? Do you use a laptop, microwave or sleep in a building that has wi-fi. Do you have power lines near your residence, do you breath air? Do you Do you Do you?? Radiation is pretty hard to avoid these days. As you've probably heard small amounts won't really hurt.. it's the accumulation of radiation that can be damaging to our cells. So what's a person to do and still stay sane in the 21st century? Living in a cave is not the answer. Here's my favorite experts on how to reduce the effects of radiation, advice. 1. Drink more green tea. Lu Chih-hong, president of the Sheng Te Tang Chinese Medical Hospital in Taichung City, central Taiwan, suggested the public take more tea to avoid the effects of radioactive fallout. Tea, is a common medicinal drink in Taiwan, it contains a variety of substances, including Camae...

Here in Portland, we have some rare early spring sunshine, which makes me even happier to announce the birth of something new Chinese Medicine Quarterly has its first issue up and ready to purchase. It has been quite a process, as new things always are, but we think that you will be pleased with the result. In this issue, you will find articles addressing in an accessible and enjoyable style topics of interest to students and practitioners of Chinese medicine . Youll also notice that the issue is beautiful most people feel somehow calmer and more excited about Chinese medicine after reading it. I think thats got a lot to do with the skill of our designer, Elizabeth Wolf. Shes fantastic and a Chinese medicine student to boot! Some of what youll see inside Hayley Gardner, MSOM LAc discusses her take on the crucial differences between Classical Chinese Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine G. Michael Reynolds, DOM delivers some forthright talk about the shortcomings of a non-sch...

In a recent study published in the Feb. 2011 World Journal of Gastroenterology, a combination of Chinese herbs known Yi Qi Zeng Ming Tang, (YQZMT) has been found effective for insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats.The Chinese herbs in the formula were found to ameliorate insulin resistance and did not cause an increase in body weight. This may make a suitable adjunct therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in humans. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.In comparison to Western medicine, the use of traditional Chinese medicine and botanicals has less side-effects and proven efficacy. According to the Cochrane Library, an international organization that evaluates medical research, when they examined 16 clinical trials of 15 different Chinese herbal medicines, they found that the herbs generally helped lower blood sugar levels in people with "pre-diabetes" that can progress to type 2 diabetes. Yi Qi Zeng Min Tang (...

I was so thoroughly impressed with Carolyn's article below I had to re-post it. If you're one of the millions that suffer from menopausal hot flashes and night sweats you should know there is a natural solution. Traditional Chinese Medicine has been using combinations of herbs, (herbal formulas) for over one thousand continuous years successfully. Our Menopause Relief Herb Pac is based on one of these formulas. Written originally in 1113 AD, it's the synergy of the herbs working together that makes the difference. The 12 herbs in our Menopause Relief gently restore your body's natural "thermostat". The tea taste delicious and results are guaranteed. There is a better, safer answer for menopause symptoms than HRT and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has embraced it for centuries. Just because you live in the West does not mean you can't experience the healing power from the East. We didn't recreate the wheel here, we just repackaged it for you. Now...

http://www.stevenellis.com/ Rockies pitcher Jason Hammel used acupuncture and herbs to heal his arm, and had great results! After a forgettable finish last season, Rockies right-hander Jason Hammel turned to acupuncture and herbs. He did so at his wifes suggestion, openly searching for a way to combat a dead arm and lacking energy that he traced to cholesterol medication. He sought treatment three times a week, and has felt much better all around. See the rest of the article at the Denver Post . Its so nice to see that acupuncture is making the news as effective pain relief. I treat a lot of patients with pain conditions, and often get great results in just a few treatments. When we are treating pain, its said that if you get acupuncture weekly, it will take about a month for each year you have had the pain (sooner if you get treatments more often). But if the pain is acute, it can relive symptoms much faster, and with less side effects that pain medications. Its nice to get relief wi...

Join us to hear about the exceptional programs at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine that prepare you for a career in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Prospective students are invited to attend an NYCTCM Open House for an overview of school programs, a tour of the facility, open discussion, and information on the application process. Guest Student Visits and Personal Admissions Appointments If Open House dates do not match your schedule contact the admissions office to arrange a date and time that is convenient for you. A personal admissions appointment can be the best way to have your questions answered and to review your prior studies for transfer credit. Day, evening and weekend appointments are available. The Guest Student option is available on most Saturdays. We are accepting applications for Spring Trimester 2011 which starts May 3, 2011. Contact the admissions office for more information about our Guest Student Program. Visit NYCTCM's website for a schedule...

Mounting evidence suggests that acupuncture is an effective treatment for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a degenerative eye disorder that may to lead to blindness. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Acupuncture and Moxibustion concludes that acupuncture treatment protects the optic nerve from damage caused by intraocular pressure by alleviating stresses on retinal and optic nerve axonal ultrastructures. Article: HealthCMI February 17, 2011

I had no idea that I would be in the interesting Chinese medicine situation at the start of this year that I now find myself in. Yesterday I was a tutor for one of the subjects at the University of Technology, Sydney in the Bachelor of Health Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine undergraduate degree. I must admit I was the most scared I have ever been. Probably second to this feeling was the acupuncture point location exams I had to take and the time when I fell off a peer and hit a barnacle incrusted pylon, cutting my arm open and almost losing my left nipple As the afternoon class drew near I was completely panicked and even sitting rest sweating! Public speaking, in front of my peers on a complex and diverse subject, integrating Chinese medicine and Western medicine. I prepared by going over my course notes for the same subject from last year, and checking the curriculum notes. It was just like being back at uni again, and I thought I had left for good! It soon dawned on me tha...

I originally posted this article about Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Chinese herb known as Thunder God Vine about a year ago. Since new research on this herb has just been published and I am continually asked how Rheumatoid Arthritis can be helped with herbal medicine, it's time for a re-post. The new research from John Hopkins School of Medicine isolated an extract in the traditional Chinese medicinal plant also known as lei gong teng, which works by blocking gene control machinery in the cell. The research was published in the March issue of Nature Chemical Biology, and suggests that the natural product could be a starting point for developing new anticancer drugs. "Extracts of this medicinal plant have been used to treat a whole host of conditions and have been highly lauded for anti-inflammatory, immuno-suppressive, contraceptive and anti-tumor activities," says Jun O. Liu, Ph.D., a professor of pharmacology and molecular sciences at Johns Hopkins. "We've kno...

Image via Wikipedia Seminar 1: Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation (with English translation) This course will introduce the selection of effective acupoints for Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation on clinical experiences. Details will be given about the meridians and acupoints related to Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation. Detailed demonstration of Modern TCM Diagnosis with Acupuncture Points Palpation and clinical application Date & Time : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday, April 30, 2011 with 1 hour break PDA Points : 7 Seminar 2: MicroAcupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation (with English translation) This course covers acupoints which are related to MicroAcupuncture application, basic procedures and principles of MicroAcupuncture, and detailed demonstration MicroAcupuncture needle techniques and clinical application Date & Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2011 with 1 hour break PDA Points : 7 Location: New York ...