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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
12/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
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 […]
12/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Lotus seedpods found to protect the liver from inflammation
Nelumbro nucifera, more commonly known as the lotus plant, is a well-known source of food and medicine in Asia. While its roots are considered a vegetable in Japan, its petals are used to flavor dishes and to make herbal teas in China. The seeds of the lotus plant also serve different purposes. Not only are lotus seeds considered a […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cordyceps can boost immunity and prevent inflammation in adults
Cordyceps refers to a genus of small mushrooms considered as essential herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They are used to treat various health problems, such as asthma, diabetic kidney disease, and lung fibrosis. Most Cordyceps species are endoparasitic, meaning they live inside their host. These fungi prey on the larvae of insects and have a nasty habit of […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Examining the potential of TCM to treat severe diabetes-related kidney damage
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious complication of diabetes. Patients who suffer from either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are likely to develop this disease, which mainly affects the kidneys. DN often occurs as a result of untreated diabetes. When diabetics allow their blood sugar levels to remain uncontrolled, they eventually suffer from high blood […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers identify depression biomarkers using TCM
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness that has diverse causes and clinical manifestations. According to statistics, MDD affects up to 20 percent of the world’s population. Although numerous pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments have been developed for MDD, treatment outcomes are still unsatisfactory. Researchers, therefore, are currently in search of new ways to classify […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Shen shuai recipe found to protect the kidneys, boost anti-fibrotic processes
Researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluated whether shen shuai II recipe (SSR) could alleviate renal injury and fibrosis by regulating the NLRP3 inflammasome and the Sirt1/Smad3 deacetylation pathway. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Excessive activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and down-regulation of the […]
12/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Comparing the effectiveness of physical therapy modalities and acupuncture for the treatment of fibromyalgia
In this study, researchers from Baskent University in Turkey compared the effects of physical therapy modalities with those of acupuncture on pain, daily function and quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Physical therapy (PT) modalities are used in the treatment of fibromyalgia […]
12/15/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ear acupressure is a potential treatment for nail-biting
Nail biting is a bad habit that leads to a variety of health issues. Most often it is a symptom of anxiety. While habit reversal treatment can help people stop this compulsive behavior, this type of treatment is often ineffective since people continue to suffer from anxiety. In a study published in The Journal of Alternative […]
12/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compound in kudzu can help treat diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most challenging health problems in the world today. It is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin. Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that regulates how the body utilizes or stores glucose from food. The increasing prevalence and mortality rate of diabetes call for […]
12/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Red yeast rice lowers cholesterol levels, scientists confirm
Medicinal foods have been around for ages. The ancient Chinese used plant-based foods as medicines for a wide variety of conditions. One example of a functional food is red yeast rice (RYR). This traditional Chinese culinary medicine was once used to promote digestion, invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis. Today, RYR is known for its ability to lower […]
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