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ArticlesChrysanthemum Flower Chinese Tea Helps Clear the Head and Strengthen the Lungs.When summer heat or allergies bring sinus congestion and eye irritation, chrysanthemum flower Chinese tea can help. It may also counteract some of the effects of VDT exposure. The copyright of the article Chrysanthemum Flower Chinese Tea in Chinese Medicine is owned by Dawn M. Smith. Permission to republish Chrysanthemum Flower Chinese Tea in print or online must be granted by the author in writing. This article was first published on Suite101.com Managing Arthritis with Chinese HerbsHerbs, Acupuncture and Diet Can All Be Used to Help Arthritis Sufferers
Inflammation of the joints, called arthritis in western medicine, causes suffering for many people. But the ancient Chinese health system known as Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM has been aiding people with arthritic joints for centuries. A combination of herbal formulas, dietary changes, acupuncture/acupressure and massage may help deal with arthritis symptoms. Herbal Formulas For example, cinnamon, a common household spice, is found in many of the herbal formulas for cold, damp arthritis. But it will be one of 6-15 ingredients, carefully chosen to suit the individual. Rheumatoid arthritis is more often a result of Heat Bi. Hot swollen joints need a more neutral formula. A Traditional Chinese Herbalist will spend a lot of time asking questions about overall health before developing a formula for an individual. Most importantly, in all cases the underlying issue is the Impediment, so all arthritis formulas work to move the Blood and Qi. Dietary Changes Acupuncture and Acupressure Don’t like needles? Acupressure may be the answer. Finger pressure over the same points, while not as powerful as acupuncture, will help do the job. One point, called Kunlun Mountain, is also known as Aspirin Point. It is located within the area between the Achilles tendon and the ankle bone. Massaging the area between two fingers may provide some relief from arthritis pain. Tui Na As an alternative to, or in conjunction with, western medicines, these Traditional Chinese Medical treatments may help arthritis sufferers. (This article was first published on Suite101.com) Chinese Methods for Weight LossWhy Traditional Chinese Herbalists don’t expect the latest fad diets to work for everyone (This article was first published on Suite101.com) |
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