http://eagleherbs.com Do it yourself Chinese medicine Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/urinary-disorders-3340 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/urinary-disorders-3340#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:20:20 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3340 Burning or painful urination is often addressed with antibiotics, but in many cases, the problem of urinary tract infections becomes a chronic issue that returns over and over again. Antibiotic therapy can prove unsafe as well as ineffective in some patients. While herbal medicines are not as quick-acting as antibiotics, there are far more treatment principles [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/urinary-disorders-3340/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/osteoporosis-3313 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/osteoporosis-3313#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:14:38 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3313 The formulas listed at the end of this self-test are not (yet) known to directly increase bone mass, but they do address the larger issue of the underlying systems responsible for bone mass and overall health. Many of these formulas promote blood circulation which is one of those underlying mechanisms necessary for healthy bones. If nutrients [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/osteoporosis-3313/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/insomnia-3254 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/insomnia-3254#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:11:24 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3254 Some Chinese medicine doctors say that if you can regulate one’s eating, pooping, and sleeping,  health is assured. However chronic use of sleeping drugs can also adversely affect sleep patterns and become habit-forming. Herbs are not so strong that one feels groggy the next day, nor is there a risk of becoming addicted. Herbal formulas are not [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/insomnia-3254/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/hot-flashes-3226 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/hot-flashes-3226#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:37:36 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3226 Much has been made of black cohash or tang kuei in the treatment of hot flashes. While some Chinese herbs have been touted as miracle cures for every woman’s menopausal symptoms, the highest form of treatment does not take one herb and give it to every woman. Each woman needs a different combination of herbs to [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/hot-flashes-3226/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/womens-health-3193 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/womens-health-3193#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:10:25 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3193 Herbal medicines for women’s health are extraordinarily popular and for good reason, they work and they work well. This formula finder works for any of the following concerns: Irregular menstruation or dysfunctional bleeding Very painful periods Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or tension Vaginal discharge or irritation Of course these formulas also provide fertility support, though you’ll need to admit to some sort [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/womens-health-3193/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/emotional-distress-3129 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/emotional-distress-3129#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:59:08 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3129 Emotional distress can go by a variety of names: anxiety, panic attacks, mania, irritability, restlessness, even the sensation of something stuck in your throat. Chinese medicine has, for thousands of years been addressing these “spirit” level concerns. In the professional-level herbal medicine practiced in China, this word “spirit” doesn’t have anything to do with your immortal soul, [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/emotional-distress-3129/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/chronic-headaches-3116 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/chronic-headaches-3116#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:48:03 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3116 Severe headaches that arise suddenly or headaches that worsen steadily can indicate conditions that require immediate medical attention. However chronic headaches often respond well to herbal treatments. Because of the long-term nature of chronic headaches, long-term use of these herbal formulas are encouraged. These are not aspirin that you take when a headache appears, most are [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/chronic-headaches-3116/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/aches-pains-3074 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/aches-pains-3074#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:05:47 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3074 When we think about over-the-counter pain remedies, there are only a few. Aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen etc. However Chinese medicine likes to know the cause of the pain before trying to treat it. For instance, aches and pains that are triggered by cold weather are addressed differently than menstrual pain or pain that is dull rather than [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/aches-pains-3074/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/cholesterol-3053 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/cholesterol-3053#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:26:21 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=3053 There are many herbs that regulate cholesterol, and others that maintain systems susceptible to problems due to high cholesterol. Chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and heart disease can all derive from having too much cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol lowering agents are found in many Chinese herbs, however the formulas described in this [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/cholesterol-3053/feed 0 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/psoriasis-2434 http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/psoriasis-2434#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:07:08 +0000 Al Stone L.Ac., DAOM http://eagleherbs.com/?p=2434 Traditional Chinese medicine has a number of herbal therapies for a variety of skin conditions that end up being called “psoriasis” in modern terms. Among the names that have been given to psoriasis over the 1,800 year history of therapies include: silver scale disease (an accurate description) white dagger sore pine skin tinea snake lice (that’s scary!) Kampo medicine is the [...]]]> http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/psoriasis-2434/feed 0