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 than simply killing germs which opens up new hope for those who find the simple act of passing water to be a trial. More… »
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 can’t get to the bones, they can’t harden. Thus blood circulation is one link in a long chain of important events.
Another common cause for a lack of nutrients getting into the blood is a weakness in the digestive system. Chinese herbal formulas also address this critical body system.
Finally, formulas described here are frequently used for the same aches and pains are commonly associated with old age. It is often these same aches and pains that cause patients to visit their doctors.
So, visit your doctor, but consider also the wider and more holistic support provided by Chinese herbal formulas for individuals with osteoporosis. More… »
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 heavy sedatives, but regulate those underlying systems that give rise to:
- difficulty in falling asleep
- difficulty in staying asleep
- sleep disturbed by intense dreams
- fitful sleep
- generalized anxiety
Because these formulas are not sedatives, they are often taken three times daily, just like any other chronic condition one would treat. The benefits of these formulas are cumulative over time. Improvement is seen after 2 weeks to a few months.
However, some still get great results from taking their herbs one hour before bed. People vary in that regard. Try both approaches.
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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 address their unique symptoms and body type. Hot flashes are part of a pattern for which there are specific formulas that are amazingly effective.
These formulas don’t just address the transitory sensation of heat, but all of the symptoms that arise such as palpitations, headaches, anxiety, dizziness, back pain, etc.
These formulas target the following concerns:
Hot Flashes
Hot Flushes
Menopausal syndrome
Climacteric disorders
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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 of problem for the syndrome to be complete. Generally those who are having difficulty conceiving will have at least some symptoms of one pattern or another.
Women’s health is often associated with the “blood” according to Chinese medicine. As such, regulating blood volume, flow, and functions result in sustained health for the mother and potential child alike.
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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, but more your mood and certain cognitive and neurological functions.
Chinese herbal formulas are non-habit forming, do not cause grogginess, impaired judgment, or dependency. These are great options for those with a sensitive stomach or disorders of the (biomedical) heart, liver, or kidneys that would prevent the use of drugs.
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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 taken to regulate those conditions that give rise to frequent headaches.
There is a cumulative effect with herbal medicines, and while the efficacy is slowly working on your headaches, you may see other symptoms (see self-test) improve as well. Give these formulas at least 3 weeks to see if they’re working for you.
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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 sharp.
This self test helps one locate the best herbal formula for regulating the numerous body systems responsible for our sensations of well-being and health. More… »
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 self-test seek to address those systems in your particular body that are the most likely to become problematic with high cholesterol.
One person develops one problem due to high cholesterol while another will develop a different problem. This is exactly what this formula finder considers when locating the best herbs to help maintain the health of your particular physical, psychological and constitutional makeup. More… »
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 herbal medicine practiced by physicians in Japan. They often use these formulas along side the standard of care in Western drugs. More… »
