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IBS, Anxiety, and Coffee

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc Question: I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and I have a problem when I drink coffee (with caffeine), and sometimes even sodas, which also contain caffeine. Problem is that many times I need to jumpstart my day with some extra energy like when I am ...

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Constant Hunger, Always Hungry

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc Question: I cannot understand why I am constantly hungry even after eating. - Douglas There are a number of possible causes for incessant hunger, and you'll have to see an integrative medical practitioner to differentiate which is operative in your case. What I mean by integrative is ...

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Chinese Medicine Boosts Immunity in HIV Patients

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

June 27, 2004 is National HIV Testing Day. Though HIV has no known cure, acupuncture has been proven a safe and effective means of relief to many of the disease's symptoms.

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Hepatitis C - The Silent Epidemic

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Hepatitis C is a virus that causes inflammation of the Liver. It is called 'silent' because 80% of people with 'Hep C' have no symptoms. It is not officially an epidemic, but it is a disease worth talking about, because a little knowledge and prevention could make a huge difference. ...

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Hepatitis C and Chinese Medicinal Herbs II

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

by Brian Benjmain Carter Related articles: Hepatitis C, The Silent Epidemic, by Brian Carter, M.Sci., L.Ac. Hepatitis C and Chinese Medicine by Douglas Eisenstark, L.Ac. Reader Question About Hepatitis C and Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Hello! Thanks so much for all your help. I am suffering with Hep C and I think it's wonderful that I ...

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