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How do you treat IBS?
Health Concerns Herbalist Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the second largest reason people miss work, and is the most common gastrointestinal disorder. Common symptoms include abdominal cramping, nausea, intestinal gas,...
How do you treat IBS?
Health Concerns Herbalist Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is the second largest reason people miss work, and is the most common gastrointestinal disorder. Common symptoms include abdominal cramping, nausea, intestinal gas,...
How do you treat heartburn and gerd?
Health Concerns Herbalist Ask the Herbalist The most common symptom of GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, is heartburn. Heartburn is usually experienced as a burning sensation behind the breastbone that may...
How do you treat heartburn and gerd?
Health Concerns Herbalist Ask the Herbalist The most common symptom of GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease, is heartburn. Heartburn is usually experienced as a burning sensation behind the breastbone that may...
Herbal treatments for perimenopausal symptoms
Health Concerns Herbalist In Traditional Chinese Medicine, hormonal cycles are related to the Kidney and Liver systems. The vital essence (jing) of the body is stored in the Kidney, and...
Herbal treatments for perimenopausal symptoms
Health Concerns Herbalist In Traditional Chinese Medicine, hormonal cycles are related to the Kidney and Liver systems. The vital essence (jing) of the body is stored in the Kidney, and...
Treating cfids in the clinic
Health Concerns Herbalist In using Chinese herbs to treat chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome (CFIDS), most patients respond favorably to these remedies. Those with mild conditions may report marked improvement...
Treating cfids in the clinic
Health Concerns Herbalist In using Chinese herbs to treat chronic fatigue immune deficiency syndrome (CFIDS), most patients respond favorably to these remedies. Those with mild conditions may report marked improvement...
Travel questions and tips
Health Concerns Herbalist My husband and I will be traveling overseas. What herbs should we take with us? Parasites are rampant throughout the world, particularly in tropical regions and developing...
Travel questions and tips
Health Concerns Herbalist My husband and I will be traveling overseas. What herbs should we take with us? Parasites are rampant throughout the world, particularly in tropical regions and developing...
The future of chinese herbs
Health Concerns Herbalist If we look where we’ve been since the 1970s, Chinese medicine in the USA has come a long way. The number of acupuncturists and schools has grown...
The future of chinese herbs
Health Concerns Herbalist If we look where we’ve been since the 1970s, Chinese medicine in the USA has come a long way. The number of acupuncturists and schools has grown...
Strontium helps build bone density
Health Concerns Herbalist In a 2-year French study published in 2002, 338 postmenopausal women were divided into groups taking varying levels of strontium renelate (.5, 1 and 2 grams daily)...
Strontium helps build bone density
Health Concerns Herbalist In a 2-year French study published in 2002, 338 postmenopausal women were divided into groups taking varying levels of strontium renelate (.5, 1 and 2 grams daily)...
Stress, anxiety and depression faqs
Health Concerns Herbalist Can Aspiration be taken long-term? I started taking Aspiration for seasonal depression several years ago. It works so well that I keep taking it year round as...
Stress, anxiety and depression faqs
Health Concerns Herbalist Can Aspiration be taken long-term? I started taking Aspiration for seasonal depression several years ago. It works so well that I keep taking it year round as...
Stress and the holidays
Health Concerns Herbalist The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests and events that trigger stress and depression. And it’s no wonder because the holiday season is so demanding with all...
Stress and the holidays
Health Concerns Herbalist The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests and events that trigger stress and depression. And it’s no wonder because the holiday season is so demanding with all...
Should our clients bypass the bypass?
Health Concerns Herbalist Artery-opening methods such as bypass surgery and stents, a wire cage that holds arterial plaque against the artery wall, are extremely popular. However, the latest research suggests...
Should our clients bypass the bypass?
Health Concerns Herbalist Artery-opening methods such as bypass surgery and stents, a wire cage that holds arterial plaque against the artery wall, are extremely popular. However, the latest research suggests...
Serramend and respiratory disease
Health Concerns Herbalist Much of the clinical research on Serramend has focused on its effects in treating respiratory diseases, and numerous studies have demonstrated its effectiveness. While medications used to...
Serramend and respiratory disease
Health Concerns Herbalist Much of the clinical research on Serramend has focused on its effects in treating respiratory diseases, and numerous studies have demonstrated its effectiveness. While medications used to...
Nerve pain, bruising, martial arts injuries
Health Concerns Herbalist Which formulas treat nerve pain? I’ll give you two things to look up on our website: use AC-Q topically and internally in combination with Mobility 2. AC-Q...
Nerve pain, bruising, martial arts injuries
Health Concerns Herbalist Which formulas treat nerve pain? I’ll give you two things to look up on our website: use AC-Q topically and internally in combination with Mobility 2. AC-Q...
Medicinal mushrooms
Health Concerns Herbalist What initially attracted you to medicinal mushrooms? Mushrooms have a long history of being used therapeutically across the globe for thousands of years. But nowhere has it...
Medicinal mushrooms
Health Concerns Herbalist What initially attracted you to medicinal mushrooms? Mushrooms have a long history of being used therapeutically across the globe for thousands of years. But nowhere has it...
Lutein
Health Concerns Herbalist In a 12-month, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, ninety patients with atrophic AMD (age-related macular degeneration) were referred by ophthalmologists at two Chicago-area veterans medical facilities. Patients in Group...
Lutein
Health Concerns Herbalist In a 12-month, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, ninety patients with atrophic AMD (age-related macular degeneration) were referred by ophthalmologists at two Chicago-area veterans medical facilities. Patients in Group...
Influenza FAQs
Health Concerns Herbalist Can you compare cold and influenza symptoms? Influenza is characterized by high fever, headaches, other pain, and extreme exhaustion. A cold is characterized by less severe symptoms,...
Influenza FAQs
Health Concerns Herbalist Can you compare cold and influenza symptoms? Influenza is characterized by high fever, headaches, other pain, and extreme exhaustion. A cold is characterized by less severe symptoms,...
Wind invasion
Health Concerns Herbalist Clear Exogenous Wind, Heat, Clear Toxins Clear Heat – infections with toxic heat, inflammation, pain Cold Away – TCM formula; infections with respiratory congestion Isatis Gold – East/West formula; clears wind and heat; upper...
Wind invasion
Health Concerns Herbalist Clear Exogenous Wind, Heat, Clear Toxins Clear Heat – infections with toxic heat, inflammation, pain Cold Away – TCM formula; infections with respiratory congestion Isatis Gold – East/West formula; clears wind and heat; upper...
Why is quality control so important?
Health Concerns Herbalist Quality Control is like car insurance. You don’t think about it until you need it. But a quality herbal product is something you should think about and...
Why is quality control so important?
Health Concerns Herbalist Quality Control is like car insurance. You don’t think about it until you need it. But a quality herbal product is something you should think about and...
What chinese herbs are used for back pain?
Health Concerns Herbalist Most Americans have some back discomfort in their lifetime. Most often back pain is caused by a muscle or ligament strain or spasm, a disk problem, spondylosis,...
What chinese herbs are used for back pain?
Health Concerns Herbalist Most Americans have some back discomfort in their lifetime. Most often back pain is caused by a muscle or ligament strain or spasm, a disk problem, spondylosis,...
What are your thoughts about herb-drug interact...
Health Concerns Herbalist When drugs and herbs interact, the result is generally to either increase or decrease their effects. Sedative herbs such as kava could be too sedating if combined...
What are your thoughts about herb-drug interact...
Health Concerns Herbalist When drugs and herbs interact, the result is generally to either increase or decrease their effects. Sedative herbs such as kava could be too sedating if combined...
What are the medical uses for cordyceps?
Health Concerns Herbalist Cordyceps, also known as caterpillar fungus, is a tonic herb known for its ability to increase vitality, clear the lungs and improve endurance. The best Cordyceps is...
What are the medical uses for cordyceps?
Health Concerns Herbalist Cordyceps, also known as caterpillar fungus, is a tonic herb known for its ability to increase vitality, clear the lungs and improve endurance. The best Cordyceps is...
What are qualitatative quality controls?
Health Concerns Herbalist The criteria used by Health Concerns, SIDI (Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients) was created by a consortium of researchers, scientists and regulatory experts. This methodology has been...
What are qualitatative quality controls?
Health Concerns Herbalist The criteria used by Health Concerns, SIDI (Standardized Information on Dietary Ingredients) was created by a consortium of researchers, scientists and regulatory experts. This methodology has been...
What are key blood building strategies?
Health Concerns Herbalist The best ways to build blood include iron supplementation, especially liquid iron, along with B12 and folic acid. Blood building foods include animal liver, brewer’s yeast, which...
What are key blood building strategies?
Health Concerns Herbalist The best ways to build blood include iron supplementation, especially liquid iron, along with B12 and folic acid. Blood building foods include animal liver, brewer’s yeast, which...
What are important tips in chinese herbology?
Health Concerns Herbalist Herbs should not be administered during pregnancy due to liability concerns. There is little direct evidence that commonly used herbs can be harmful to the fetus, however...
What are important tips in chinese herbology?
Health Concerns Herbalist Herbs should not be administered during pregnancy due to liability concerns. There is little direct evidence that commonly used herbs can be harmful to the fetus, however...
What are herbal alternatives to hrt?
Health Concerns Herbalist Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is once again under scrutiny by the medical profession and the estimated 42 million women over 50 who are currently using or considering...
What are herbal alternatives to hrt?
Health Concerns Herbalist Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is once again under scrutiny by the medical profession and the estimated 42 million women over 50 who are currently using or considering...
What are alternatives to vioxx®, flu shots and ...
Health Concerns Herbalist ALTERNATIVES TO VIOXX Vioxx® belongs to a class of medications called Cox-2 inhibitors. Other medications in the class include Celebrex® and Bextra®. The manufacturer of Celebrex® and...
What are alternatives to vioxx®, flu shots and ...
Health Concerns Herbalist ALTERNATIVES TO VIOXX Vioxx® belongs to a class of medications called Cox-2 inhibitors. Other medications in the class include Celebrex® and Bextra®. The manufacturer of Celebrex® and...
Weight loss faqs
Health Concerns Herbalist Is it okay for hypoglycemic patients who want to lose weight to take Leantain GT™ and/or Greenexcellent™? Leantain GT™ would be a good choice for overweight hypoglycemic...
Weight loss faqs
Health Concerns Herbalist Is it okay for hypoglycemic patients who want to lose weight to take Leantain GT™ and/or Greenexcellent™? Leantain GT™ would be a good choice for overweight hypoglycemic...
Using dan shen to treat blood stasis and heart ...
Health Concerns Herbalist Dan shen is the pinyin name for Salvia miltiorrhiza, a sage plant that is native to China, Japan, and nearby countries. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) the root is...
Using dan shen to treat blood stasis and heart ...
Health Concerns Herbalist Dan shen is the pinyin name for Salvia miltiorrhiza, a sage plant that is native to China, Japan, and nearby countries. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) the root is...
Understanding gluten intolerance
Health Concerns Herbalist What is different about the wheat produced today? The wheat we eat today has been bio-engineered to contain nearly 90 percent more gluten than the type our...
Understanding gluten intolerance
Health Concerns Herbalist What is different about the wheat produced today? The wheat we eat today has been bio-engineered to contain nearly 90 percent more gluten than the type our...