All posts tagged with traditional Chinese medicine
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-(Natural News) Sepsis is a severe condition caused by an untreated infection. This infection can deprive organs of the body of blood and oxygen, causing damage and blood pressure to drop dangerously low. When this happens, a person experiences septic shock, a complication that can prove fatal. In 2002, a global initiative known as the Surviving Sepsis […]
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-(Natural News) Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bones, making them prone to fractures. Bone loss due to osteoporosis often happens without producing any symptoms; people who have fragile bones only find out that they have the disease when a fracture occurs or if they accidentally fall. Treatment for osteoporosis involves taking medications such as biphosphonate […]
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-(Natural News) Acupuncture is a traditional form of medicine used by the ancient Chinese to relieve pain and other ailments. Today, it is commonly associated with the use of needles that target certain points or meridians spread throughout the body. Over the years, research have produced sufficient evidence to support the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating a number of conditions, such […]
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-(Natural News) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a deadly disease with a high mortality rate. It is characterized by obstruction of the airflow and inflammation along the airways, which affect an individual’s ability to breathe. Due to these factors, people with COPD tend to suffer from breathlessness and are limited in terms of physical […]
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-(Natural News) Resveratrol is a polyphenolic plant compound known for its antioxidant activities. It is commonly found in the skin of red grapes and used as a supplement due to its health benefits. Aside from lowering blood pressure, resveratrol is also praised for its ability to protect brain function and lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. In a […]
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Poria mushrooms are used in TCM to regulate energy metabolism and alleviate cold deficiency syndrome
-(Natural News) Poria mushrooms (Poria cocos), also known as fuling in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has long been used as a diuretic, tonic, and sedative in both Chinese and Japanese medicines. Today, it is known to treat a wide variety of diseases, ranging from coughs and diarrhea to loss of memory (amnesia) and Alzheimer’s disease. […] -
-(Natural News) Moxibustion is an age-old external treatment used in traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the burning of dried herbs like mugwort or wormwood on top of an acupuncture needle or over a layer of ginger or salt placed on the skin. Based on a bibliometric analysis on studies conducted from 1954 to 2007 in […]
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-(Natural News) The genus Litsea is comprised of evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs that belong to the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It contains about 200 plant species, and some of them have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat traumatic injuries and relieve symptoms of pain. From this genus, Litsea verticillata was the first plant […]
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-(Natural News) Gua sha is an alternative therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine to relieve muscle pain and tension. During gua sha treatment, a tool is used to scrape the skin. This action is believed to address the blockage of qi — the root cause of tension in the muscles and joints. Once the free flow of qi […]
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-(Natural News) Liver fibrosis is a silent condition that only causes symptoms when it progresses to cirrhosis. Fibrosis refers to the buildup of scar tissues caused by chronic inflammation or injury, while cirrhosis means irreversible scarring due to liver conditions or excessive alcohol consumption. The complications associated with liver cirrhosis are severe, hence early treatment […]
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