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Chinese Medicine in the Treatment and Prevention of H1N1 Swine Flu - Article by Dr. Jake Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac - Doctor of Oriental Medicine with over 30 years in clinical practice.

Consider this a wake-up call to quit smoking! Besides this, if you have any lung related medical conditions, now is the time to really address them, especially with herbs and nutrition.

While researchers explore the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on immune response, general healthy-living strategies can boost your immune system....

By Heiner Fruehauf National University of Natural Medicine College of Classical Chinese Medicine Originally Published March 2020. Revised September 2021 and January 2022 In recent weeks, the coronavirus outbreak has prompted many questions about how to prevent or potentially treat this epidemic if it ever arrives at our clinic

In this study we execute a rational screen to identify Chinese medical herbs that are commonly used in treating viral respiratory infections and also …

Based on historical records and human evidence of SARS and H1N1 influenza prevention, Chinese herbal formula could be an alternative approach for prevention of COVID-19 in high-risk population. Prospective, rigorous population studies are warranted to confirm the potential preventive effect of CM.

Chinese herbs, Chinese medicine, acupuncture points for influenza, stomach flu

Chinese herbs, Chinese medicine, acupuncture points for the common cold

HONG KONG – In another example that communication is proving as difficult as containment in the current coronavirus outbreak, China’s state media reported, to increasing skepticism, that a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) oral liquid could inhibit the new coronavirus.

Immunity Support, inspired by the classic herbal blend Jade Windscreen (Yu Ping Feng San), is one of the strongest forms of immunity defense that has been used for over 750 years and remains of the mo

Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine

These observations clearly ascertain the immunomodulatory role of Tulsi leaves extract on healthy volunteers.

Turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most well-known medicinal mushrooms. Here are 4 immune-boosting benefits of the turkey tail mushroom.

Began March 2020Last Major Revision: Nov 2023 While it may come as a surprise so some (but not if you follow my social media posts!), both I and my TCM regulated medical professional colleagues in …

Everyone experiences the common cold at some point in their lives. Colds usually affect many people during the winter season. Although many people rely on home remedies to manage the symptoms brought about by the common cold, there are...

As the cold and flu season approaches, it's time to turn to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In this blog, we’ll explore 5 cold and flu herbal formulas from TCM that can help alleviate and manage symptoms.  These Chinese herbal formulas for immunity support and cold and flu include: Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle & Forsythia Formula), Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Formula), Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng & Mentha Formula), Zhi Sou San (Platycodon & Schizonepeta Formula), and Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction). We’ll cover each of these formulas, and how each combination of herbal ingredients is intended to provide relief from symptoms like coughing, congestion and fever. We’ll also share a few TCM-inspired self-care tips to help you maintain a healthy immune system throughout cold and flu season, and all year long! But first, are you interested in understanding how Chinese medicine views

Want to boost your immunity with natural treatments? TCM has you covered.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a history of over 2000 years in treating infectious diseases, among which the clinical treatment of the common cold (colds) and influenza (flu) is the most widespread and well-established. It is difficult to tell the difference between a cold and the flu based …

What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into lasting misery. This breakthrough sheds light on why some people suffer more intensely than others from conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD. By identifying the exact group of neurons that link physical pain to emotional suffering, the researchers may have found a new target for treating chronic pain—without relying on addictive medications.

Without a doubt, the work that has brought me the most joy in my 39 years of practice has been helping my patients to conceive and to bring healthy babies to term.  Fertility has become one of my specialties not only because of my growing experience in the field but also because infertility has grown more common over time.  Low ovarian reserve has particularly become more prevalent in recent years.  A decade ago, my patients experiencing low ovarian reserve were reliably age 40 or older.  Today, it’s not uncommon for patients in their mid-30’s to experience low ovarian reserve.  At the same time, more and more patients are waiting longer to have children. Fortunately, TCM treatment for ovarian function has been found effective in clinical studies and in my practice.  TCM considers that the main pathogenesis of ovarian reserve dysfunction

Acupuncture significantly improves embryo quality, two-pronuclei (2PN) fertilization rates, and cumulative pregnancy outcomes in women aged 35 to 42 undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

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The investigational Lyme disease vaccine VLA15 shows favorable safety profile and strong immunogenicity across all age groups, with particularly robust responses in children and adolescents.

This book offers an expert synthesis of the scholarly literature on approaches to decolonial psychology.