Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Homeopathy, additional herbal/nutritional combination products, or Chinese herbal medicine may be more effective in an individual case.
Some women may choose to use conventional pharmaceutical antiviral therapy, although this is not usually medically necessary. There are cases of primary or nonprimary genital herpes, however, when antiviral therapy is indicated for immunocompromised individuals. Cases where symptoms and complications are severe enough to warrant hospitalization may require intravenous antiviral therapy. |
| Numerous plants have been used in traditional herbal medicine for their ability to regulate the tone of the uterus. In cases of infertility of undetermined cause, these uterine tonics are thought to prepare the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg. These herbs include dong quai {Angelica sinensis), blue cohosh {Caulophyllum thalictroides), crampbark {Viber-num opulus), false unicorn or helonias {Chamae-lerium luteum), and squaw vine {Mitchella repens). |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
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 The preferred form is an herbal medicine in tincture form, which is simply an alcohol-based preparation. The alcohol helps to dissolve all the necessary ingredients in the herbal, and, at the same time, acts as a preservative. The dose, regardless of the concentration, is 5 to 15 drops 15 to 20 minutes before meals, three times daily. There are no side effects to herbal bitters. Any healthcare provider can prescribe these herbal medicines or they might be available at your local health food store.
If you are unable to locate herbal bitters, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar is an option. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| I do not consider it definitely contraindicated, because in fact red clover has a rich history in herbal medicine as a treatment for cancers of all kinds. One can see the logic of its use in cancer because of its genistein and daidzein constituents, both known inhibitors of tumor growth and cancer cell division. However, the results of an experiment that compared the relative effects of several different herbs on estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer cells in vitro raised concern. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 If health insurance covered herbal medicine, acupuncture and naturopathy, we would witness a massive stampede away from doctors, drug companies and toxic cancer treatments.
Drug-based medicine is already obsolete
And so the big picture here becomes rather obvious. In the minds of most consumers, organized medicine is already obsolete. The Senate and the FDA remain hopelessly stuck in the past, arrogantly tied to a chemical medicine scheme that was outdated two decades ago. But the consumers who stay informed about these things are way ahead of the game. |
| The popularity of modalities such as homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy medicine, sound healing, massage therapy and mind-body medicine is at an all-time high... and it continues to rise! People are learning about what works, and they're pursuing natural, non-invasive therapies in increasing numbers.
Consumer demand for organic foods is skyrocketing. The truth about toxic synthetic chemicals in our foods, cosmetics and personal care products is finally starting to go mainstream. There are serious efforts now to promote green lawn care, green automobiles and green living. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 In fact, the Physician's Desk Reference for herbal medicine lists positive results in clinical trials for anxiety, cognitive function, fatigue, ear pain in children, dermatitis, and PMS, in addition to depression. And in addition to depression, the German Commission E approves it for anxiety, inflammation of the skin, blunt injuries, wounds, and burns. The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded a $4.4 million grant for research into St. John's Wort's anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and analgesic properties.
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| The Complete German Commission E Monographs—an authoritative guide to herbal medicine, translated by the American Botanical Council—approves ginseng to help fight lack of stamina. The monograph notes research supporting ginseng's ability to improve the quality of life in persons subjected to high stress as well as its use in the treatment of functional fatigue. It's been investigated for dozens of other applications as well, including its ability to improve blood sugar, cerebral blood flow, and cognitive function. |
| Horny goat weed is loaded with flavonoids, polysaccharides, sterols, and an alkaloid called mag-naflorine, according to herbal medicine expert Chris Kilham, author of the Hot Plants: Natures Proven Sex Boosters for Men and Women. This time-tested aphrodisiac "increases libido in men and women, and improves erectile function in men," Kilham says.
He went to China to interview traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for the Discovery Channel, and was told by Diao Yuan Kuang, M.D., that horny goat weed "... gives you back your sexual strength. |
Marshall Editions
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 A combination of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture works best if the stone is smaller then 1 cm in diameter and if the patient has normal kidney function. If the patient has kidney disease or kidney dysfunction, consult a doctor before treatment. If the stone is stuck in the wall of the kidney, or if the patient has a narrow urinary tract, other treatments such as surgery should be considered.
Herbs: To make a decoction, mix the herbs of one of the formulas below in a glass or ceramic pot. Add 3 cups of water, bring the ingredients to the boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 Beyond detoxification, alternative medicine offers a number of therapies that can help balance hormones, including dietary and nutritional support, natural hormone therapy, herbal medicine, and homeopathic remedies. success story Hormone Therapy for Better Sleep
PHYLLIS BRONSON, PH.D., and Harold Whitcomb, MD, report that almost all of the perimenopausal women they see are suffering from either depression, anxiety, or other emotional disturbances caused by hormonal imbalance. Bronson and Dr. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Letha Hadady, Asian Health Secrets: The Complete Guide to Asian herbal medicine, New York: Crown Publishing Group, 1996.
Dr. Abram Hoffer and Dr. Morton Walker, Smart Nutrients: A Guide to Nutrients That Can Prevent and Reverse Senility, Wayne: Avery Publishing, 1994.
S. F. Hotze, Hormones, Health, and Happiness. Houston, TX: Forrest Publishing, 2005.
Dharma Singh Khalsa, Brain Longevity: The Breakthrough Medical Program That Improves Your Mind and Memory, New York: Warner Books, 1997. |
| He has certificates in homeopathy, naturopathy, herbal medicine, Bach flower remedies, and sports performance, and training. His special interests include fatigue syndrome, endocrine disturbances, holistic healing, ADD, sleep-mood disorders, and respiratory diseases.
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PETER R. BRECON, M.D., graduated from Harvard College and attended Case Western Reserve School of Medicine. |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
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 REPPED: herbal medicine From the Heart of the Earth is an outgrowth of the numerous requests I receive on a daily basis to provide herbal information. This book compiles the most important herbal information for health care practitioners into one resource that can be easily accessed. As a resource book I have tried to list information in the most concise manner possible.
Some of the information is from wisdom handed down from my respected and honorable herbal teachers. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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 I became interested in alternative medicine, and trained in various disciplines—naturopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, homeopathy, herbal medicine, massage and German high-tech bio-energetic medicine. My health has improved so much that I completed a full marathon when I was forty-five, when previously I could not run 500 metres without wheezing, coughing or setting off a severe attack. 1 have had no need to take any prescribed drugs for many years.'
This holistic view of health and asthma is central to this book: asthma has many causes, and many treatments may bring relief. |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
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| Sharol Tilgner's herbal medicine From the Heart of the Earth is an exception that fully represents her own journey, from the wild plants on our walk, through an education in both biomedicine and the practice and principles of natural medicine, through hands-on medicine making in her basement, and later at the naturopathic college pharmacy and in her company. |
| The current crop of books thus depends on the scant information in the scientific literature on these topics, and then engages in speculation about interactions that might exist, while usually not admitting the speculative nature of their conjectures. In herbal medicine, we find the best review of this topic in print, superior to other current texts in that it contains a thorough review of the scientific literature on side effects and drug-herb interactions, while also reviewing traditional indications, contraindications, and side effects. |
| Tea: A tea is the second most traditional and ancient way of ingesting herbal medicine; grazing is first.
Tea Bag: Tea placed in an unbleached bag and used as a beverage or a poultice. Many brands of tea bags sold today contain herbs that are too old to be medicinally effective.
Tincture: A tincture is an alcoholic or hydro-alcoholic extract of herbs. See "liquid extracts."
Vinegar Extract: A vinegar extract is a plant preparation in a base of acetic acid. Organic apple cider vinegar and grain vinegar are the best vinegars to use. Do not use synthetic acetic acid. |
Rick Levy and Lou Aronica
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 Maybe it's a new wonder drug, a new form of physical therapy or diet, or a new supplement or herbal medicine. Pick whatever feels best to you. The doctor tells you more about the drug and then says, "Follow this new regimen and you'll feel a lot better soon'.'
You leave the doctor's office feeling hopeful and energized. You jump right on the new therapy. Imagine yourself now taking the new medicine or supplement or going to physical therapy. Imagine that a little time goes by and you notice, "Hey, I am getting better. The doctor really knows what he's talking about. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 The future looks relatively bright for herbal medicine in the United States. However, the FDA still classifies herbs as dietary supplements and forbids manufacturers to claim that their products are effective in treating or preventing specific diseases. Some pharmaceutical companies and physicians would like to see herbs reclassified as drugs rather than foods.
RESEARCH
The vast majority of medicinal plants in use today also were known in the early nineteenth century. |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
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| Most have been written by physicians or pharmacists who are sadly ignorant about the vast literature of traditional herbal medicine, even that practiced by physicians. By throwing out all information on herbal indications from that literature, they have also thrown out the recorded empirical data of herbal traditions on contraindications and side effects. |
Dr Ron Roberts
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| There are books on herbal medicine that will also recommend specific remedies.
When you have established just which herbs are best for you, why not start your own herb garden? Small windowbox planters or pots are all you need. Not only will you enjoy watching something grow but you will also have the wonderful aroma of fresh herbs wafting into your home. You can take time to 'smell the herbs' and include them naturally in your cooking.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is derived from the Greek words homoios meaning 'like' and pathos meaning 'suffering'. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| Chamomile
Two different species of chamomile are used in herbal medicine: German or wild chamomile {Matricaria recutita) and Roman chamomile {Anthemis
Chinese Herbal Formulas for Insomnia
Chinese medicine offers at least six premade herbal formulas (also known as "patent remedies") for restlessness and insomnia, according to acupuncturist and herbalist Lesley Tierra, L.Ac., Dip.Ac. These remedies are available at Chinese pharmacies or by mail order from Chinese herbal suppliers. Dr. Tierra offers the following list of insomnia symptoms matched with the appropriate formula:
Mental agitation. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| This conditioning certainly has affected the plant's chemistry and its effects when used as herbal medicine.
Other adaptogens have medicinal roots that take many years to mature. These include the following: American ginseng (more than seven years), Asian ginseng (five to twelve years), rhodiola (five to eight years), astragalus (four to five years), he shou wu (three to four years), licorice (three to four years), rhaponticum (three to four years), shatavari (three years), and dang shen (three years). |
Dan Buettner
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 In America we focus on battling diseases once they occur," says Greg, 46, who completed residencies in both internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Minnesota, holds a divinity degree from Harvard, and is one of the world's leading experts on Kampo, Japan's traditional herbal medicine. "However, in traditional Asian thought, the highest, most honored form of medicine was prevention, and the lowest was treatment. Today in Japan, the focus is on avoiding disease in the first place. There are massive national and local efforts underway to prevent diabetes and heart disease. |
David Steinman
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 Gaia Herbs
American herbal medicine is an important source of international trade, and American-grown herbs are often prized for their vitality and health benefits. Gaia Herbs, with 250 certified organic acres in Brevard, North Carolina, has worked extensively with government grants to explore the health benefits of such heavyweight herbals as echinacea.
Their natural methods of cultivation and scientific insight into the active chemicals in such plants has led to a breakthrough in cultivation to make echinacea a potentially more useful cold and flu remedy. |
| This was new stuff without much scientific documentation, but when I looked more deeply, I found that a literature had developed in Europe, particularly Germany, starting in the 1960s that clearly documented herbal medicine's benefits for men's prostate health."
One of the first test tube studies on the product, titled "Zyflamend, an Herbal COX-2 Inhibitor with In Vitro Anti-Prostate Cancer Activity," was presented at the December 13, 2002, meeting of the Society of Urologic Oncology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. |
Dan Buettner
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| Often encountered today in spicy curries and mustard, turmeric has a long history of use as a culinary spice and an herbal medicine; the Ayurvedic, Unani, and Siddha systems, as well as traditional Chinese medicine, advocated its use. Research has shown this spices most active component, curcumin, has antioxidant properties and may help ease inflammatory ailments.
We arrived at Oku in early evening. I passed a convenience store on the outskirts of a very small town and stopped to buy some snacks. |
James Green
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 With your involvement and, I hope, a freshly awakened passion, you'll initiate your apprenticeship by experiencing the elation of harvesting a wild plant and, with it, creating a simple herbal medicine of excellent quality. So, if you are not already outdoors reading these words, please, weather permitting, step outside with me and we'll find Taraxacum officinale, a most notorious wild plant____
This is the plant that herbalists, children, and poets call Dandelion.
Dandelion
Many other people call it a weed and treat it rather rudely. |
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| Nonetheless, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or considering using herbal medicine to treat your children, consult a medical herbalist for specific direction.
SKIN AND
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Abscesses are pus-filled lumps that form when a follicle, pore, or gland becomes infected, or an injury to the skin is neglected. Although they usually occur on the skin, they can occur anywhere on the body and occasionally affect internal organs. They are often found in the mouth and are a common cause of dental pain (see p. 227). |
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