Allergies tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 %ISSUE_DATE%T09:25:32-07:00 Research and opinion on the relationship between allergies and other ailments. TypePad Qing Bi Tang For Allergy Season tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32250 2010-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-08-01T12:00:07-07:00 Qing Bi Tang is one of the most commonly used herbal formulas for treating sinusitis, rhinitis and sinus infection. It clears nasal obstruction caused by damp heat: stuffy nose, yellow and sticky nasal discharge, sneezing, headache, itchy nose and throat, decreased sense of smell and energy level, and fatigue. The original source for this formula is Yan Fang (Time-Tested Formulas), of unknown author and date. By John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc Qing Bi Tang is one of the most commonly used herbal formulas for treating sinusitis, rhinitis and sinus infection. It clears nasal obstruction caused by damp heat: stuffy nose, yellow and sticky nasal discharge, sneezing, headache, itchy nose and throat, decreased sense of smell and energy level, and fatigue. The original source for this formula is Yan Fang (Time-Tested Formulas), of unknown author and date. Stop Eczema Itch With Acupuncture tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32174 2010-04-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-04-01T12:00:07-07:00 An estimated 15 million people in the United States suffer from eczema, which usually looks like dry, scaly red skin patches accompanied by intense itching. Standard treatment to reduce inflammation and itchiness can include corticosteroids, which have some serious side effects, including cataracts, glaucoma, gastrointestinal effects, hypertension, osteoporosis and weight gain. By Editorial Staff An estimated 15 million people in the United States suffer from eczema, which usually looks like dry, scaly red skin patches accompanied by intense itching. Standard treatment to reduce inflammation and itchiness can include corticosteroids, which have some serious side effects, including cataracts, glaucoma, gastrointestinal effects, hypertension, osteoporosis and weight gain. Allergies, the Immune System and Boundaries tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-31434 2006-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2006-12-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Kaleb Montgomery, DTCM The Immune System and Allergies: A Different Perspective tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30463 2006-10-01T12:00:32-07:00 2006-10-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Kaleb Montgomery, DTCM Seasonal Allergies Relieved With Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-29045 2004-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2004-12-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Editorial Staff Mold Allergy tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28430 2004-04-01T12:00:32-07:00 2004-04-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Allergies and the Thymus Gland tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28349 2003-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2003-12-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Allergies, the Environment, and the Masking Phenomenon tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28261 2003-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2003-08-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Allergy Relief Systems tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28222 2003-06-01T12:00:32-07:00 2003-06-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc The Treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Classical Points for a Contemporary Condition tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28174 2003-04-01T12:00:32-07:00 2003-04-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Skya Abbate, DOM Allergies and the San Jiao tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28104 2002-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2002-12-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Heavy Metal Poisoning and Allergies, Part One tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28087 2002-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2002-11-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Are You Allergic to Yourself? tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-28025 2002-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2002-08-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Pediatric Allergies tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27988 2002-06-01T12:00:32-07:00 2002-06-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Allergy Treatment tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27917 2002-02-01T12:00:32-07:00 2002-02-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Causes of Allergy and Chemical Sensitivity: Lingering Pathogenic Factors tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27797 2001-06-01T12:00:32-07:00 2001-06-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Part II tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27756 2001-02-01T12:00:32-07:00 2001-02-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc The Myth of Autoimmune Diseases tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27738 2001-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2001-12-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc ADD/ADHD and Allergies tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27719 2001-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2001-08-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Allergies and Medical Divination tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27669 2000-10-01T12:00:32-07:00 2000-10-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc Multiple Chemical Sensitivity tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27555 2000-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2000-12-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc The Energetics of Allergies tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-27539 2000-08-01T12:00:32-07:00 2000-08-01T12:00:07-07:00 By Heidi Hawkins, MAc, LAc