Acupressure is a self-massage technique used by Ancient Chinese healers to treat certain illnesses and pain. This healing art, often referred to as acupuncture without needles, involves the application of manual pressure using the fingertips to stimulate specific points called acupoints along the body. This action is believed to activate the body’s self-healing mechanism. According to Traditional Chinese … Continue reading Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
Here’s some good news: Traditional Chinese Medicine could help prevent coronavirus infections
With “no approved diagnostics, vaccines, or treatments for COVID-19,” according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), some people are turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for solutions. In addition to washing hands and practicing “social distancing,” those with an understanding of herbal healing are also opting for so-called “alternative” remedies in the … Continue reading Here’s some good news: Traditional Chinese Medicine could help prevent coronavirus infections
How Cold, Damp and Wind affects your health?
People throughout the world claim that the weather has a direct connection to their health – from changing symptoms of current ailments to the increased susceptibility to a new sickness. Atmospheric scientists have been studying weather’s impact on the human body for years (called biometeorology), and have found that sudden temperature changes, cold snaps, heat … Continue reading How Cold, Damp and Wind affects your health?
Chinese city mandated that all students take Chinese medicine for coronavirus
The Chinese city of Lincang recently issued a new mandate that all students and teachers have to take the same Chinese medicines before going back to school for the semester, which began on March 1, in order to stop the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19). Reports indicate that the medicine has not been scientifically proven to either cure … Continue reading Chinese city mandated that all students take Chinese medicine for coronavirus
TCM’s Si Jun Zi found to protect against the spread of cancer cells in the liver
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer. Depending on its stage or the extent of its metastasis, the five-year survival rate of colorectal cancer patients is 65 percent. Luckily, researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine have found a traditional Chinese medicine that can stop cancer cells from spreading. This herbal remedy is called si jun … Continue reading TCM’s Si Jun Zi found to protect against the spread of cancer cells in the liver
Used for thousands of years in TCM, Psoralea corylifolia treats a variety of diseases from heart disease to cancer
Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and these can … Continue reading Used for thousands of years in TCM, Psoralea corylifolia treats a variety of diseases from heart disease to cancer
Acupuncture confirmed to provide relief from menstrual pain
For centuries, acupuncture has been used for therapy to relieve certain ailments like menstrual pain. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea and Dongguk University Los Angeles evaluated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture on primary dysmenorrhea. Their results confirmed that acupuncture provides relief from menstrual pain and is even more effective than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … Continue reading Acupuncture confirmed to provide relief from menstrual pain
A component of ginseng found to have anti-tumor effects against liver cancer
Ginseng, referred to by some as the “king of all herbs,” is a widely used herbal medicine and health supplement. Numerous benefits are associated with the use of ginseng, most notably the enhancement of male reproductive function, the improvement of general well-being, and the prevention of cancer. While different varieties of ginseng exist, each variety contains … Continue reading A component of ginseng found to have anti-tumor effects against liver cancer
Huge finding: Japanese knotweed can inhibit growth of (and destroy) liver cancer stem cells
Japanese knotweed or Polygonum cuspidatum is a perennial plant that belongs to the buckwheat family. While it is considered to be an aggressive weed by many, it is also edible — at a certain time of the year. Japanese knotweed also contains vitamins and minerals and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. In a study published in … Continue reading Huge finding: Japanese knotweed can inhibit growth of (and destroy) liver cancer stem cells
The potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside from Rhodiola rosea
Researchers from China investigated the potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside, a chemical compound found in the plant Rhodiola rosea. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Microglial activation leads to increased production of pro-inflammatory enzymes and cytokines, which is considered to be a key factor in neurodegenerative diseases. Only a few drugs target microglial … Continue reading The potential neuroprotective properties of salidroside from Rhodiola rosea
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 