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Once upon a time we were a nation where statistically more people died of gunshot wounds than from legal drugs. This statistic has now been turned upside down. Whether it's from sleep aids or pain killers, legal drugs can lead to death. Drug Abuse make that "Legal Drug Abuse" is now our nations fastest drug problem. Seems ironic because legal drugs can only be obtained by prescription. Doesn't that make the doctors the problem? I can't answer that, either way the FDA has a new action plan as of April 18th, 2011, a plan to fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The Obama Administration now urges "education on opioid risks and benefits" to educate doctors on proper pain management. Isn't this something doctors should already know? Approximately 38,000 (drug-induced deaths ) people died UNINTENTIONALLY from drug overdoses in 2007 according to the Center for Disease Control. (Numbers are not yet available for the last couple years.) More people d...

Once upon a time we were a nation where statistically more people died of gunshot wounds than from legal drugs. This stat has now been turned upside down. Whether it's from sleep aids or pain killers these drugs can lead to death. Drug Abuse make that "Legal Drug Abuse" is now our nations fastest drug problem. Seems ironic because legal drugs can only be obtained by prescription. Doesn't that make the doctors the problem? I can't answer that, either way the FDA has a new action plan as of April 18th, 2011, a plan to fight the prescription drug abuse epidemic. The Obama Administration now urges "education on opioid risks and benefits" to educate doctors on proper pain management. Isn't this something doctors should already know? Approximately 38,000 (drug-induced deaths ) people died UNINTENTIONALLY from drug overdoses in 2007 according to the Center for Disease Control. (Numbers are not yet available for the last couple years.) More people died of...

Ginger root is one of the most common Chinese herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ginger root has been used for tea, both medicinally and as a comfort food throughout Asia for generations. Today, many studies prove it's value in 21st century medical treatments. The study on ginger root below is courtesy of the American Botanical Council. As an herbalist, I love everything about what the American Botanical Council stands for and what they have accomplished. Based in Austin, Texas, in their own words, they " are passionate about helping people live healthier lives through the responsible use of herbs, medicinal plants. We are an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, health care practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media". The American Botanical Council distributes a tremendous amount of reliable information on herbs and herbal studies, on Western herbs, Ch...

We are telling canned food manufacturers to stop using BPA's. We want this toxic chemical Bisphenol A, out of food. More than 15,000 people so far have asked Campbell Soup Co., Del Monte Foods and General Mills (maker of Progresso, Cascadian Farm and Muir Glen) a simple question: What are they doing to get BPA out of their food packaging and out of our bodies? Here's what the companies that wrote back to you had to say: "Muir Glen continues to believe BPA is safe. However, we know that some of our consumers have wanted us to pursue alternatives" General Mills "Scientific and governmental bodies worldwide have examined the science many times and have concluded that the weight of evidence supports the safety of BPA" Progresso Soup Why do these just sound like corporate talking points instead of concern for the health and well being of consumers? More than 200 scientific studies have shown that there is reason for concern about BPA , which is plenty to convince...

A recently published study in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism concluded that low frequency electro-acupuncture improved menstrual frequency and balanced sex steroid levels in women with PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome. Amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea are common problems associated with PCOS. The study measured that electro-acupuncture improved menstrual regularity in women with PCOS. It is believed that electro-acupuncture may help induce ovulation in women attempting to conceive since participants showed significant improvement in monthly menstrual frequency. Traditional Chinese Medicine which includes Acupuncture, Chinese herbs and herbal formulas have been used for centuries successfully throughout Asia to treat a range of womens health concerns. PMS and menstrual cramps are also treated very successfully with Chinese herbs and most Asian women do not suffer the same as American women. For more articles on this subject see: Herbal Medicine May Help R...

This is a great article about BPA's and how to limit your exposure of BPA's from the Breast Cancer Fund. The Breast Cancer Fund is a non-profit organization working on education us on risk factors contributing to breast cancer. Please tell your friends to join the awareness movement and stop buying canned foods until our government,follows what many others have done and puts a complete ban on BPA's in our foods. How can we fight cancer when our government allows cancer causing chemicals in the lining of our food cans. Am I the only one who thinks this is complete insanity? Read and pass on. March 29, 2011 Breast Cancer Fund Blog We know BPA is all around us, and the CDC tells us the chemical is in almost 95 percent of us. And we know that laboratory studies have linked BPA to breast cancer, along with a whole host of other serious health problems. But what is the leading source of the BPA that contaminates our bodies? If we removed that source, how much would our BPA levels...

Forty NYCTCM alumni, staff and students had a great time at "Back to School Day" in January 2011. Back to School Day was part of NYCTCM's 15th Anniversary Celebration. The gala Anniversary Celebration will be at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in Flushing on June 12.There will be seminars during the day and a gala dinner in the evening. To Register: Register for NYCTCM 15th Anniversary Celebration

Ever heard of a decoction? Does it conjure up images of a witches brew? Decoction literally means to boil to dissolve chemicals. This is exactly the method of extraction used to release the chemicals stored in herbal or plant materials for medicinal purposes. In fact, this was the way I was first introduced to Chinese herbal medicine. I visited a Licensed Acupuncturist, referred to me by my OB/GYN. Yes, it's true! I had a really great OB/GYN who understood just enough about herbs to refer me to a professional when I was 9 1/2 months pregnant. All right maybe I only felt 9 1/2 months pregnant, regardless the baby was overdue and there were no signs of labor. I wanted some herbs to help get labor started. Rather than experimenting with a bottle of capsules my doctor insisted I see a Chinese doctor of Oriental Medicine for the right herbal prescription. The next day I had my bag of roots, barks and berries boiling in my kitchen. I did as instructed, decocted them and drank them for ...

You're PMS'ing and what you're craving is cookies, salty snacks like potato chips and CHOCOLATE!!! Mood swings caused by hormonal changes, especially the drop in progesterone just before your menstrual cycle/period, definitely cause those food bing cravings. So what's a girl to do?? If you give in to the cravings, your mood plummets further, often from the calorie intake realization and the sugar that let's you down with a crash. Bloating is another common problem and the junk food and salty snacks only make that situation worse. So here's a couple healthy suggestions of foods to help fill you up while at the same time have the extra perk of helping resolve PMS. At the very least, eat these foods before any junk food. Don't wait until you have the cravings, feed your body before the cravings get out of control. (One note, there are lots of healthy dark chocolates available today. splurge on a quality bar and eat it in moderation. This will be a benefit in t...

You're PMS'ing and what you're craving is cookies, salty snacks like potato chips and CHOCOLATE!!! Mood swings caused by hormonal changes, especially the drop in progesterone just before your menstrual cycle/period, definitely cause some binging food cravings. So what's a girl to do?? If you give in to the cravings, your mood plummets further, often from the calorie intake realization and the sugar that let's you down with a crash. Bloating is another common problem and the junk food and salty snacks only make that situation worse. So here's a couple healthy suggestions of foods to help fill you up while at the same time have the extra perk of helping resolve PMS. At the very least, eat these foods before any junk food. Don't wait until you have the cravings, feed your body before the cravings get out of control. (One note, there are lots of health dark chocolates available today. splurge on a quality bar and eat it in moderation. This will be a benefit in ...

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 ...

Ever heard of bed time aerobics? It's a night class nobody would purposely sign up for, but you just may have experienced it. It goes something like this. "I fall asleep comfortably wrapped in my comforter in my flannel PJ's when it's cold. After a few hours I shed the top comforter layer. Then I'm down to the sheet which eventually gets soaked in sweat. At this point the chills set in and I'm back to pulling up the comforter, shedding the PJ's for a dry cotton t-shirt and then the process starts again." If you are in the peri-menopausal or menopause years you know it as "night sweats". There is also the day time version which most women know as "hot flashes". Western medicine says this is all caused by the hypothalamus that gets confused by fluctuating estrogen levels and sends the message for blood vessels to dilate to heat you up, and then release sweat to cool you down. Night sweats can go on for years and interrupted sleep can...