tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 New and traditional products for drug-free care. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32180 2010-04-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-04-01T12:00:07-07:00

In the October 2009 issue of Acupuncture Today, I wrote on how to use pulse diagnosis to distinguish patterns as excess, deficiency or complex excess with deficiency. I ended that article by saying that most complex layered cases that enter the clinic will show excess/deficiency patterns affecting the liver, stomach and spleen. Our job, as herbalists, is to evaluate the various stagnation and deficiency patterns and to apply the appropriate herbal formula.

By Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, LAc In the October 2009 issue of Acupuncture Today, I wrote on how to use pulse diagnosis to distinguish patterns as excess, deficiency or complex excess with deficiency. I ended that article by saying that most complex layered cases that enter the clinic will show excess/deficiency patterns affecting the liver, stomach and spleen. Our job, as herbalists, is to evaluate the various stagnation and deficiency patterns and to apply the appropriate herbal formula. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32186 2010-04-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-04-01T12:00:07-07:00

In April 2009, the Tri-State College of Acupuncture (TSCA), hired a private contractor who specializes in environmental air-quality testing, to perform an assessment in the TSCA clinic training room to determine the environmental effects of burning moxa. The college was concerned about possible health hazards from exposure to the smoke or by-products of moxa combustion. This has ramifications for both practitioners and patients alike.

By Peter Dubitsky, MS, LAc In April 2009, the Tri-State College of Acupuncture (TSCA), hired a private contractor who specializes in environmental air-quality testing, to perform an assessment in the TSCA clinic training room to determine the environmental effects of burning moxa. The college was concerned about possible health hazards from exposure to the smoke or by-products of moxa combustion. This has ramifications for both practitioners and patients alike. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32154 2010-03-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-03-01T12:00:07-07:00

It may seem rather self-evident that a hot cup of tea would be the perfect de-stresser. Now, a group of researchers from the University of Tokyo has tested the idea that tea - specifically green tea - reduces stress, and found some surprising results.

By Tina Beychok, Associate Editor It may seem rather self-evident that a hot cup of tea would be the perfect de-stresser. Now, a group of researchers from the University of Tokyo has tested the idea that tea - specifically green tea - reduces stress, and found some surprising results. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32117 2010-02-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-01T12:00:07-07:00

For several decades, cancer has been the leading cause of death worldwide. The predominant therapy for cancer is conventional treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In China, most patients accept Chinese herbal medicine as supplemental therapy for cancer treatment. Herbal medicine has its own advantages, such as enhancing therapeutic effects and reducing side effects of conventional treatments, regulating immune function, relieving symptoms, improving quality of life, and prolonging life.

By Haitao Cao, PhD, LAc For several decades, cancer has been the leading cause of death worldwide. The predominant therapy for cancer is conventional treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In China, most patients accept Chinese herbal medicine as supplemental therapy for cancer treatment. Herbal medicine has its own advantages, such as enhancing therapeutic effects and reducing side effects of conventional treatments, regulating immune function, relieving symptoms, improving quality of life, and prolonging life. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32139 2010-02-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-01T12:00:07-07:00

There are two types of bacteria: aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen for growth and survival; whereas anaerobic bacteria do not require oxygen for growth, and may even die in its presence. Most bacteria are aerobic. Some aerobic bacteria are beneficial, such as those that contribute to the process of decomposition of organic materials in the soil. Others present serious health risks, such as infections affecting various organs and systems of the body. Examples of aerobic bacteria include the Staphylococcus species, the Streptococcus species, the Enterobacteriacae species, the Pseudomonas species, the Mycobacterium species and many others.

By John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc There are two types of bacteria: aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen for growth and survival; whereas anaerobic bacteria do not require oxygen for growth, and may even die in its presence. Most bacteria are aerobic. Some aerobic bacteria are beneficial, such as those that contribute to the process of decomposition of organic materials in the soil. Others present serious health risks, such as infections affecting various organs and systems of the body. Examples of aerobic bacteria include the Staphylococcus species, the Streptococcus species, the Enterobacteriacae species, the Pseudomonas species, the Mycobacterium species and many others. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32109 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

As the H1N1 swine flu sweeps across the world, it is important to keep several things in mind. First of all, while all flu is deadly, this one appears milder in symptoms and duration than the common flu. What distinguishes H1N1 is that it is highly contagious, and those who are getting sick are children and young adults. It seems to be epidemic in the middle- and high-school age range. My experience is that this flu easily develops into a harsh-cough stage.

By Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD, LAc As the H1N1 swine flu sweeps across the world, it is important to keep several things in mind. First of all, while all flu is deadly, this one appears milder in symptoms and duration than the common flu. What distinguishes H1N1 is that it is highly contagious, and those who are getting sick are children and young adults. It seems to be epidemic in the middle- and high-school age range. My experience is that this flu easily develops into a harsh-cough stage. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32123 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Thank you for your responses to the recent article (October 2009) on Wu Shi Cha. To answer some of the questions you sent us, we have provided some more specific information we researched in our numerous books about the history of cha (tea) in China.

By Brenton Harvey, LAc, CH and Hong Ji Thank you for your responses to the recent article (October 2009) on Wu Shi Cha. To answer some of the questions you sent us, we have provided some more specific information we researched in our numerous books about the history of cha (tea) in China. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-32079 2009-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

A mycotoxin is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by an organism of the fungus kingdom, including mushrooms, molds and yeasts. While there are several different groups of mycotoxins, this article will focus on aflatoxins and ochratoxins.

By John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc A mycotoxin is a toxic secondary metabolite produced by an organism of the fungus kingdom, including mushrooms, molds and yeasts. While there are several different groups of mycotoxins, this article will focus on aflatoxins and ochratoxins. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-30038 2005-03-01T12:00:32-07:00 2005-03-01T12:00:07-07:00

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By Brenton Harvey, LAc, CH and Hong Ji tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-29031 2004-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2004-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

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