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Relieve Allergies Naturally

Note with any herbal remedy, please consult your medical physicians and a trained herbalist as …

Herbal Skin Care

Skin problems are common for many people across many different walks of life. They can …

Herbal Smoking Cessation

Herbal smoking cessation patches really were not around when I tried to quit smoking.ÿ  They …

Herb targets cancer cells

Experts from the Shanghai Institute of Hematology at Ruijin Hospital announced they have found a …

Diabetes Review - Conventional Drugs and Herbal Remedies

Dealing with diabetes is a challenge for many, as this condition can be a lifelong …

Schizandra Berry a Potent Adaptogenic Herb

Instead of starting off your day with a cup of coffee, try some schizandra berry …

LUO HAN GUO - Sweet Fruit Used as Sugar Substitute and Medicinal Herb

Luo Han Guo (fructus momordicae) refers to the fruit of Siraitia grosvenori, formerly called Momordica …

Choosing the Best Herb to Improve Memory

When choosing a herb to improve memory, people usually want to know how fast will …

Herbs can Cure Infection. Sinus Home Remedies

It can be just annoying, or truly debilitating. The sinuses are said to be God’s …

One-to-One Herbal Tea Therapy

Ã? Chinese herbs are used by Chinese doctors to restore the body’s natural balance of YIN …

Memory and Concentration Herbs (and Why Gingko Doesn’t Always Work)

When reading, I can’t seem to focus or retain information as I once did. I …

Mysterious Chinese Herbs for Liver Disease

Hello,
I have been taking a Chinese medicine (herb) that my TCM doctor prescribed. It is …

Insomnia Herbs

Natural Sleep Herbs: Insomnia and Dizziness
by Brian Benjamin Carter
Brian,
I am glad you added the ‘if …

Constant Hunger, Always Hungry

By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc
Question: I cannot understand why I am constantly hungry even …

Chinese Medicine Boosts Immunity in HIV Patients

June 27, 2004 is National HIV Testing Day. Though HIV has no known cure, acupuncture …

Hepatitis C and Chinese Medicinal Herbs II

by Brian Benjmain Carter
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Hepatitis C, The Silent Epidemic, by Brian Carter, M.Sci., L.Ac.
Hepatitis C …

Heart Attacks, Herbs, and Drug Interactions

I am a 49 year old licensed acupuncturist and had a light infarction on Aug.7, …

Wondering if you have a flu symptom?

Whether it’s flu season or not, you want to know if you’re dealing with a …

Eye Swelling and Pain: Chinese Herbal Case Study of Lupus Symptom Treatment

Take a look at the real thing. If you’re new to Chinese Herbal Medicine, this …

Depression, Psychiatric Meds & Chinese Herbs

Q&A: Endogenous Depression, Psychiatric Meds, and Chinese Herbs
There is more than one type of depression. …

Depression - Chinese Herbal Prozac

Chinese Herbal Prozac: Depression and Traditional Chinese Medicine
by Brian Benjamin Carter
About Depression
There are many types …

Depression: The Integrative Medical View

by Carolyn Coker Ross, MD
Please note: This article is written by a holistic MD. If …

Cold Flu Symptom Treatment II: Antibiotics, Herbs, and Oriental Medicine Concepts of Immunity

by Brian Benjamin Carter, MS, LAc
Antibiotic overuse (especially for the common cold) has led to …

Herbs for Childhood Allergies and Immunity

By Brian Benjamin Carter
Allergy medications like Allegra and Nasacort are one way to go if …

Herbs for Arthritis

By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc
What are the best herbs for arthritis?
Angela
Angela,
Because most people …

Ephedra Dangers Taught in Traditional Herbal Training

The Chinese medicine herb, ephedra (ma huang), has been misused by the supplement industry and …

Dang gui / Angelica

First, it may be helpful to know the many names of Dang Gui (pronounced Dong …

Chinese Herbal Prozac: Depression and Traditional Chinese Medicine

About Depression
There are many types of depression; among them are manic (bipolar) depression, major depression, …

Heart Attacks, Herbs, and Drug Interactions

I am a 49 year old licensed acupuncturist and had a light infarction on Aug.7, …

Herb Drug Interactions

Are My Herbs and Drugs Dangerous Together?
Drug Herb Interactions
by Brian B. Carter, MS, LAc
Negative drug-herb …