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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
10/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Acupuncture is BETTER than opioids, especially for treating pain
Opioid-related overdose is a top concern in the U.S., where it claims around 130 lives every day, according to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In the midst of this crisis, people have turned to alternative treatments for pain relief. A therapy that’s gaining ground is acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine that […]
09/24/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, for example. […]
08/29/2019
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By Ralph Flores
TCM herb Ku Shen found to be an effective natural treatment for leukemia
Ku shen, which comes from the root of the shrubby sophora (Sophora flavescens), is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat multiple diseases, which range from itching and swollen gums to dysentery and liver problems. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Taiwan noted that sophoraflavanone G, a […]
08/28/2019
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By Ralph Flores
The winged prickly ash, a staple of Ayurvedic medicine, shows potent anti-cancer activity
Researchers from Pakistan and the U.K. recently found that Zanthoxylum armatum, a plant native to East and Southeast Asia, has potent chemical constituents with anti-cancer properties. In their study, which appeared in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the researchers identified the presence of anti-cancer compounds like saponins, flavonoids, sterols, and terpenes in Z. […]
08/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Clinical review finds electroacupuncture treats postoperative urinary retention in women
Electroacupuncture can greatly improve symptoms of postoperative urinary retention in women, according to a review published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the article, researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in China looked at data from randomized control trials that used electroacupuncture for treating postoperative urinary retention, a complication usually associated with anesthesia and […]
07/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Can TCM offer pain relief for knee osteoarthritis? Review of meta-analysis
An international study conducted by researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston revealed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be used to improve pain, as well as restore knee function and overall wellness, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The results of the study were published in The American […]
07/22/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Scalp acupuncture found to effectively reduce ASD (autism) symptoms
Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University have found that scalp acupuncture can potentially be used to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In their paper, they reported that children stand to benefit the most from this procedure, based on the results of their trial. “We observed a better improvement in children of [a] […]
07/20/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Red sage, also known as danshen, has many uses in traditional Asian medicine
Red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. The dried root of red sage is known as danshen. These days, danshen is slowly gaining recognition in the health community, thanks to its multiple health benefits. In a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers from the Beijing University of […]
07/19/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Several Chinese medicines prove to be effective in treating vascular diseases
Patients suffering from cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases should consider traditional Chinese medicine, according to researchers from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. In their review, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, they indicated that several herbal formulas used in TCM were found to be effective against ischemic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The […]
07/13/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Sophoraflavanone G found to induce cell death of human leukemia cells
Researchers from the Chang Gung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan found that sophoraflavanone G (SG), which was derived from Sophora flavescens, can induce apoptosis in human leukemia cells in vitro. The results of the study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The team had previously noted that SG possessed anti-inflammatory […]
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