Chinese Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicines are considered by many as complementary wellness herbal remedies, but that doesn’t mean that they complement everything already in your lifestyle. Your diet has a major impact on the efficacy of Chinese…

Chinese medicine is often considered the grey area of medical science; for a significant number suffering from Bell's Palsy however, it turned out to be the number one answer to their problems. Bell's Palsy is a type of viral facial…

Women facing the menopause have to deal with a whole range of symptoms, many of them unpleasant and uncomfortable, such as hot flushes. Finding a treatment that alleviates the worst of those symptoms is often high on a menopausal woman’s…

When someone mentions herbal remedies, you often think of something natural and gentle, that gives little, if any, benefit to your wellbeing. However, some common Chinese herbal remedies pack more of a punch than you may think, and could…

One of the downsides to the beautiful process of pregnancy is the discomforting charm-breaker known as morning sickness. Does it always have to be so grim though? In an interview with now-pregnant pop star Fergie, she announced that she…

Whether you believe it to be a super science or a pseudo one, Chinese Medicine has paved its way through Western medicine to offer an alternative means of overcoming illness. Of varying severity, Multiple Sclerosis (or MS, for short) is…

New research is unlocking the secrets of an ancient Chinese herbal medicine. Chang Shan has been used to treat malaria for thousands of years but studies now suggest the root extract may also be able to slow cancer, treat multiple sclerosis…

With many pregnant celebrities, such as singer Fergie of the Black-Eyed Peas, announcing they use  acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to control morning sickness, more and more people are becoming interested in this complementary…

In a new study, it's been discovered that certain herbal medicines could be linked to kidney disease and some cancers. The results of the study have caused many users of traditional remedies to question whether they're really doing the…

If you heard something was hailed in ancient Eastern medicine as the "mushroom of immortality" and the "medicine of kings," you'd expect it to benefit your well being in a pretty monumental way, right? Luckily for you, this is an accurate…

 Are you intrigued by Chinese medicine’s profound philosophy, but don’t have much of a grasp on what it’s all about? Here’s a quick guide to what lies behind one major aspects of Chinese medicine: Chinese herbal medicine. What is Chinese…

I did not realize that the old adage “you are what you eat” was so appropriate until I began to study Chinese veterinary food therapy. This is where Chinese herbal medicine got its start, using specific foods to nourish…

Many people expect they will have seasonal allergies for the rest of their lives and nothing can be done about this. Since seasonal allergies don’t usually interfere with work, and medications are readily available to…

RENEW: To relax and refresh the body, mind and spirit, Mines Wellness Hotel offers a host of holistic treatments within a peaceful sanctuary SERI KEMBANGAN: MINES Wellness Hotel, with its holistic wellness programmes…

 Scientists said on Monday that they have "tamed" poisonous wild plants on the Tibetan plateau, an achievement that can help protect livestock and prevent desertification. Researchers with Tibet's Academy of Agricultural and Animal…

China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group has been forced to stop producing the extract of Chinese goldthread rhizome injections — used in treating intestinal ailments in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) — because of surging costs,…

Out of every 100 births, one to two are attributed to the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is an incredibly complex science that enables us to cleverly use drugs to manipulate the ovaries to develop multiple eggs, fertilize…

Chinese scientists said on Monday that they have "tamed" wild poisonous plants on the Tibetan plateau, an achievement that can help protect livestock and prevent desertification.Researchers with Tibet's Academy of Agricultural and…

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) promises to change health care in four ways that directly impact naturopathic medicine. These effects include an emphasis on cost reduction by improving the health of patients suffering with…

New research concludes that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of neck injuries. Investigators find acupuncture effective in the restoration of cervical range of motion in cases of damage to the intervertebral discs.…

Unapproved herbal remedies sold in pharmacies and health food stores are exposing Australians to a "potentially hazardous" mix of ingredients, an SA study shows. Almost one in five "traditional medicines" sold in Australia are not approved…

For nearly 35 years, the substance Berberine, an alkaloid, has been banned by the Ministry of Health. This substance, found in many different types of complementary Chinese medicine, was initially banned due to concerns that it could cause…

China’s exports of pharmaceutical products increased 6.84% last year, but its imports of such products rose 6.84%, according to new industry figures. The country’s total trade involving pharmaceuticals experienced a…

Side effects caused by radiochemotherapy in patients with cancer that affects the head and neck can be significantly relieved by herbal medicine as a complementary treatment, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital said yesterday. …

A recent study reveals that acupuncture has a curative effect on patients with cerebral vasospasm. Acupoint Yintang This is a severe vasoconstriction of arteries and is located in the subarachnoid cavity covering the brain. The…

Chinese Herbal Medicine Tianqi Reduces Progression From Impaired Glucose Tolerance to Diabetes: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Trial Herbals to Reduce Hyperglycemia Natural…

Chinese Traditional Medicine is well-known for incorporating a number of approaches to achieve all-round health and wellbeing. Natural food cure is chief among these methods, and the correct use of herbs and nutritional supplements are…

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique where fine needles are inserted in the body at certain specific points called acupoints which is capable of treating various physical and mental ailments. It’s one of the most popular alternative…

An airport security officer checks luggage at Los Angeles International Airport. (Photo/CNS) Chinese visitors to the US should avoid bringing traditional herbal medicines or they may face possible penalties including…

It’s not surprising that the Doctors of B.C., formerly the B.C. Medical Association, should object to the province’s announcement that Kwantlen Polytechnic University may host the first traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) publicly funded…