A Bit of Herbal Medicinal History…
Cultures all over the world have traditionally used herbs and botanical medicinals to maintain health and treat disease. By 200 BC Chinese herbal medicine was firmly established in their culture, and by the first century AD, a listing of medicinal herbs and formulas along with their uses had been developed. During the Ming Dynasty (1152-1578) the classic Chinese book on herbology was compiled by Li Shi-Zhen which listed nearly 2,000 herbal medicinals. By 1990, the latest edition of “The Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” listed more than 200 single herbs and nearly 300 multi-herb formulas. Today in China, herbs are often used instead of Western medications, or in conjunction with them to increase efficacy and reduce side effects. Read more
Fire Cider…Winter Tonic!
/in Herbal Medicine, Home Remedies, Immunity, NutritionThe leaves are changing, the air is cooling, cold and flu season is approaching, and the holiday madness has officially arrived! As we make the transition from Fall into Winter there is no better time to start home brewing Fire Cider so it will be ready you and your family during the cold winter months. Fire Cider (also referred to as Cyclone Cider and Dragon Water) has been traditionally used by many herbalists as a winter tonic, immune system booster, cold and flu fighter, and peripheral circulation enhancer.
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De-Mystifying Acupuncture
/in AcupunctureThere’s not a day that goes by where I am not asked the questions, “So, how does Acupuncture actually work? How can sticking needles in my body make me feel better?” There are a couple different ways to go about answering these important questions. The first way is to explain the medicine with ancient Chinese philosophy, discussing the movement of Qi, your body’s complex meridian system, and how these meridians communicate as networks to connect your body and mind. Read more
Functional Nutrition: A New Perspective on Diet
/in NutritionFailing to recognize and apply nutrition as a therapeutic and prevention-oriented modality would deprive patients of optimal care and maximum health benefit. Therefore, using functional nutrition is an important aspect of our medical services. The functional approach to nutrition implies that food contains molecular compounds that are necessary, designed to support life, and promote well-being and vitality. Read more
Botanical Medicine: Questions Answered…
/in Herbal MedicineA Bit of Herbal Medicinal History…
Cultures all over the world have traditionally used herbs and botanical medicinals to maintain health and treat disease. By 200 BC Chinese herbal medicine was firmly established in their culture, and by the first century AD, a listing of medicinal herbs and formulas along with their uses had been developed. During the Ming Dynasty (1152-1578) the classic Chinese book on herbology was compiled by Li Shi-Zhen which listed nearly 2,000 herbal medicinals. By 1990, the latest edition of “The Pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China” listed more than 200 single herbs and nearly 300 multi-herb formulas. Today in China, herbs are often used instead of Western medications, or in conjunction with them to increase efficacy and reduce side effects. Read more