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An Ancient Approach to Healing. Chinese Herbs and Oriental Medicine

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by David Edge, O.M.D. | “Foolish the doctor who despises the knowledge acquired by the ancients.” Hippocrates, circa 490 BC Ah, the experience of a traditional Chinese herb market, jar upon jar of strange looking plant and animal substances. Boxes filled with roots and branches, all coated in a layer of dust and dirt. You experience every conceivable smell, from the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle to the stomach turning scent of dried insects. You proceed to hand your herbal prescription to … [Read more...]

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Natural Help For Depression

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Written by Bruce Eichelberger, OMD In the last 15 years, depression seems to be on the rise. Television bombards us with slick ads for anti-depressant medications and articles come out regularly addressing the issue. There is no doubt that people experiencing depression need help. The deep, dark, hopeless feeling of being stuck is the opposite of quality of life. Depression is described in two basic forms: endogenous (brain chemistry imbalances) and exogenous (reaction to events). There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative, Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Conscious Health, Emotional Wellbeing / Psychology, Family Health, Mind & Spirit, Natural Health, Supplements 101 Tagged With: natural supplements, oriental medicine, qi

Alleviate Menopause Symptoms Naturally

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Written by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD If you or someone you love is female and approaching 50, menopause is on the horizon. The exceptions are women who have had a hysterectomy earlier in life and have already gone through this change. At some point in her life, every woman experiences this “change of life” process, often with great discomfort. The average age for the onset of menopause in Western societies is 51, but it can happen as early as the early 40s or as late as the mid 50s. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Family Health, Female, Holistic Therapies Tagged With: Chinese medicine, menopause, oriental medicine

Self-Help Jin Shin Jyutsu

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Written by Daniel Kane In Japanese, Jin Shin Jyutsu® means “the art of the Creator through the person of compassion.” Applying Jin Shin Jyutsu® Self-help allows us to be compassionate and loving toward ourselves. Jin Shin Jyutsu® Physio-Philosophy is an ancient, profound healing art that requires many years of study to understand fully. However, it is so simple to use, you don’t have to wait to enjoy its benefits. All you need is your own two hands! Imagine you are on a crowded plane … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative, Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Mind & Spirit Tagged With: balance, harmony, oriental medicine, self-help

Manage Intestinal Symptoms Naturally

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Written by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Diverticular Disease are increasingly common problems seen in health clinics. Estimates indicate that between 25 and 40 million people experience these problems in the U.S. alone. Although there are some differences between the formal diagnoses for each of these three problems, they share strong similarities in people’s experience of them. Common symptoms include: • Abdominal discomfort, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative, Ayurvedic Medicine / Oriental, Family Health Tagged With: digestive diseases, oriental medicine, processed foods

Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

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A Practical Approach for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease Naturally Written by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD Alzheimer’s Disease is on the rise. To illustrate the problem, here are some recent statistics: • Conservative estimates say that one in six women and one in 10 men who live to be at least age 55 will develop Alzheimer’s disease in their remaining lifetime. • A new case of Alzheimer’s occurs every 68 seconds. • 14 million (18%) out of the 79 million baby boomers will likely … [Read more...]

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