In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the effects of black ginseng extract (BGE) against particulate matter (PM)-induced lung endothelial cell barrier disruption and pulmonary inflammation. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is linked to pulmonary injury caused by the loss of vascular barrier integrity.According to … Continue reading Beneficial effects of black ginseng against particulate matter-induced lung damage
Traditional Chinese medicine as a complementary treatment for mild and serious diseases
A recent study by researchers at the China Medical University in Taiwan and the University of Chicago discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its application in the treatment of acute and critical medical conditions. In developed nations as well as in many Eastern countries, modern medications developed in the West are routinely used for clinical treatments while traditional medicines are only used by a … Continue reading Traditional Chinese medicine as a complementary treatment for mild and serious diseases
Active compound of “Dragon’s Blood” resin found to suppress yeast infections
Candida albicans is a yeast that’s part of the human body’s natural microflora. It can be found in the gastrointestinal tract, the mouth and the vagina. Under normal conditions, C. albicans doesn’t cause any problems or health issues; however, if the environment it lives in changes in a way that’s conducive to fungal growth, C. albicans can start multiplying uncontrollably and cause … Continue reading Active compound of “Dragon’s Blood” resin found to suppress yeast infections
Scientists identify 13 flavonoids from traditional Chinese medicine with powerful antidiabetic properties
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders marked by chronically high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar is a condition that happens when the body is unable to produce enough insulin to meet its needs. Approximately four percent of people around the world suffer from diabetes. The management of diabetes symptoms is important due the high … Continue reading Scientists identify 13 flavonoids from traditional Chinese medicine with powerful antidiabetic properties
Chinese herbal medicines that can improve memory and cognition
Older adults often suffer from mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It is defined as the stage between cognitive decline that comes naturally with aging and the more serious decline in brain performance (dementia). MCI affects many aspects of cognition, such as memory, language, judgment and thinking. Although researchers have yet to pinpoint a single cause of MCI, they are … Continue reading Chinese herbal medicines that can improve memory and cognition
Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
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
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 doctors study vitamin C for treating coronavirus infections
Researchers from China report that they have successfully treatment coronavirus patients with doses of vitamin C. In a statement, the medical team from Xi’an Jiatong University described how coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who were suffering from severe coronary pneumonia — a complication of the virus — recovered after being given extremely high doses of vitamin C. The National Institute of Health recommends a daily intake … Continue reading Chinese doctors study vitamin C for treating coronavirus infections
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
The chameleon plant, a key ingredient in TCM, can protect the gut during a viral infection
Houttuynia cordata, also known as Chinese lizard tail, fish mint or chameleon plant, is an aromatic herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It belongs in the same category as other herbs that can clear heat from the body and treat toxicity. But in a recently published study in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers from Fudan … Continue reading The chameleon plant, a key ingredient in TCM, can protect the gut during a viral infection
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 