Eczema stems from a weakened immune system and a dysfunctional digestive system. Chinese herbs are safe and effective in treating children’s eczema and atopic dermatitis. *Actual Patient Pictures* 2 year old suffering from Eczema since he was a baby. Family doctor prescribed steroid cream and allergy medication. The treatment failed to help the toddler, so […]
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Inflammation is caused by the immune response in our body to deal with harmful sources. Sometimes inflammation can become chronic and can be hard to control, even with the right medication. A patient came in with chronic inflammation on her fingers. She tried to treat the inflammation with prescription medication and nothing seemed to work. […]
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Chinese medicine is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Sciatica can be quite painful if it is left untreated. It is characterized by a radiating pain towards the lower back going through the hips, gluteus, and legs. The sciatic nerve becomes pinched, and causes radiating pain that can become unbearable. Chinese herbs and acupuncture with some […]
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Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is an autoimmune disease that inflames the joints and the severity varies in those affected. RA can be very painful and interfere with our daily activities. Many people turn to pain killers to mask the pain, but are not familiar with Chinese medicine. Acupuncture and herbs are a traditional Chinese treatment that has […]
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome also known as PCOS, is when a woman has a hormone imbalance with uneven levels of hormones, such as progesterone and estrogen. Some affected may have cysts on their ovaries, but that is not the case for every woman with PCOS. Women affected by this condition often suffer from acne, irregular periods, […]
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In Chinese medicine it is theorized that being overweight or obese, is related to the digestive system and imbalanced hormones. Consequently, our inner body has issues, such as food and water in our body digesting poorly. This can cause toxic heat and water more difficult to excrete from our body, so the weight increases. Many […]
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*Actual patient pictures* The plasma pen is a popular beauty device that claims to get rid of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and other imperfections in the face. A patient seeks our help after experiencing a terrible reaction to the Plasma pen. The facial treatment caused inflammation, redness, itchiness, and pain. The patient was told to give the […]
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Lichen Sclerosus is a condition that that causes skin to thin out, along with white patches. The affected areas are usually accompanied by pain, itchiness, tearing and bleeding. Traditional medication can be limited and ineffective. In Chinese medicine, the condition is believed to stem from excessive toxic heat, yin deficiency, and a hormonal imbalance. Chinese […]
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Premenstrual syndrome(PMS) covers many symptoms before a menstruation. Symptoms may include emotional distress, such as depression, irritability, sadness, anxiety, or poor concentration. It may also involve physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness, a change in bowel habits, or acne. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a natural alternative to treat PMS rather then with over-the-counter or […]
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Insomnia, is the inability to sleep or stay asleep for long periods of time. The severity of the condition depends on several factors but not limited to the length of condition, stress, dreams, difficulty staying asleep, and medication-use. The cause of insomnia is different for everyone so the treatment plan will vary. You may require […]