Use Chinese Medicine To Prevent Migraines
By Ron Shelf
If one is experiencing head discomfort, one assumes that this is headache or migraine. What is the real
definition of migraine? It is a kind of headache that is more severe as compared to tension and other types of
headaches. One may experience intense and throbbing pain in the front and top part of the head. This
discomfort may lead to flickering vision, nausea, and vomiting.
According to the World Health Organization, migraine is ranked 19th among all diseases worldwide that may
cause disability. In reality, there are a lot of people suffer from this condition. Ironically, there are simple ways
to prevent them.
Relaxing with warm bath may cool down and decrease the pain. Aside from this, there are prescription medicines that are out in the market
that promises soothing relief against headache and migraine. Traditional Chinese Medicines made also into the list curing this one sided
headache.
Theoretically speaking, the Chinese medicines involve the liver, the gallbladder, the insufficient flow of the Yin-Yang, and blood circulation.
In a certain study, one should differentiate the key patterns of migraine. This will enable for the Chinese medicine attendant to give the
correct prescribed concoction. Chinese medicines such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae), Bai Shao are
used to treat migraines. This kind of preparation can be used when the migraine and headache symptoms occur. Most of these can be
consumed everyday with warm water.
Below are some formulas for treating migraines.
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Tou Tong Pian
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Ge Gen Teng Wan
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
By Ron Shelf
If one is experiencing head discomfort, one assumes that this is headache or migraine. What is the real
definition of migraine? It is a kind of headache that is more severe as compared to tension and other types of
headaches. One may experience intense and throbbing pain in the front and top part of the head. This
discomfort may lead to flickering vision, nausea, and vomiting.
According to the World Health Organization, migraine is ranked 19th among all diseases worldwide that may
cause disability. In reality, there are a lot of people suffer from this condition. Ironically, there are simple ways
to prevent them.
Relaxing with warm bath may cool down and decrease the pain. Aside from this, there are prescription medicines that are out in the market
that promises soothing relief against headache and migraine. Traditional Chinese Medicines made also into the list curing this one sided
headache.
Theoretically speaking, the Chinese medicines involve the liver, the gallbladder, the insufficient flow of the Yin-Yang, and blood circulation.
In a certain study, one should differentiate the key patterns of migraine. This will enable for the Chinese medicine attendant to give the
correct prescribed concoction. Chinese medicines such as Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae), Bai Shao are
used to treat migraines. This kind of preparation can be used when the migraine and headache symptoms occur. Most of these can be
consumed everyday with warm water.
Below are some formulas for treating migraines.
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Tou Tong Pian
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Ge Gen Teng Wan
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
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Tai chi helps older adults get good night's sleep
By Anne Harding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular practice of tai chi chih, a Westernized version of the ancient
Chinese martial art of tai chi, can help older people rest easier at night, according to a study in the
journal Sleep.
Nearly two-thirds of people who learned the slow, gentle tai chi chih moves experienced significant
improvements in sleep quality, compared to about one-third of those who participated in health
education sessions that included information on how to get a better night's rest.
In fact, the benefits of tai chi chih were similar to those seen with drugs or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), study chief Dr. Michael R.
Irwin of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA told Reuters Health.
Studies show that more than half of older adults experience sleeping problems at least a few times a week, Irwin and his team note in
their report. While CBT can ease insomnia, few therapists have the training to offer this type of treatment, which is also relatively expensive.
And while aerobic exercise can also help people sleep better, vigorous workouts aren't an option for many seniors.
To investigate whether tai chi chih might be an option, Irwin and his team analyzed sleep quality in 112 people aged 59 to 86 participating
in a randomized, controlled trial of the martial art for preventing shingles. Tai chi chih instruction was given in 45-minute sessions, three
times a week.
A subset of 52 study participants scored in the "poor" range on a standardized test of sleep quality. Among the 30 poor sleepers in the tai
chi group, 19 (63 percent) had moved into the "good" sleep category after 16 weeks of tai chi instruction and another 9 weeks of
independent practice. But for the 22 poor sleepers in the health education group, just 7 (32 percent) were sleeping well after 25 weeks of
classes.
When tai chi chih group members were practicing on their own, Irwin noted, they logged 161 minutes a week. "That's close to 20 to 30
minutes a day on average, which is pretty remarkable," he said.
"The other thing I thought was pretty remarkable is how few dropouts we had in our study," Irwin added, noting that just seven of the 59
people in the tai chi chih group didn't complete the study.
SOURCE: Sleep 2008.
By Anne Harding
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regular practice of tai chi chih, a Westernized version of the ancient
Chinese martial art of tai chi, can help older people rest easier at night, according to a study in the
journal Sleep.
Nearly two-thirds of people who learned the slow, gentle tai chi chih moves experienced significant
improvements in sleep quality, compared to about one-third of those who participated in health
education sessions that included information on how to get a better night's rest.
In fact, the benefits of tai chi chih were similar to those seen with drugs or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), study chief Dr. Michael R.
Irwin of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA told Reuters Health.
Studies show that more than half of older adults experience sleeping problems at least a few times a week, Irwin and his team note in
their report. While CBT can ease insomnia, few therapists have the training to offer this type of treatment, which is also relatively expensive.
And while aerobic exercise can also help people sleep better, vigorous workouts aren't an option for many seniors.
To investigate whether tai chi chih might be an option, Irwin and his team analyzed sleep quality in 112 people aged 59 to 86 participating
in a randomized, controlled trial of the martial art for preventing shingles. Tai chi chih instruction was given in 45-minute sessions, three
times a week.
A subset of 52 study participants scored in the "poor" range on a standardized test of sleep quality. Among the 30 poor sleepers in the tai
chi group, 19 (63 percent) had moved into the "good" sleep category after 16 weeks of tai chi instruction and another 9 weeks of
independent practice. But for the 22 poor sleepers in the health education group, just 7 (32 percent) were sleeping well after 25 weeks of
classes.
When tai chi chih group members were practicing on their own, Irwin noted, they logged 161 minutes a week. "That's close to 20 to 30
minutes a day on average, which is pretty remarkable," he said.
"The other thing I thought was pretty remarkable is how few dropouts we had in our study," Irwin added, noting that just seven of the 59
people in the tai chi chih group didn't complete the study.
SOURCE: Sleep 2008.
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Neck Disc
By Dr. Ron Daulton Jr.
Neck disc [out] problems can be very frustrating to live with, not only because of the pain they cause, but also
because of the disability that can occur. This article will discuss what a neck disc is, the most common
conditions that can develop with one, symptoms related to a neck disc, as well as the most effective treatment
options for these problems.
The discs of the spine are cushions that separate each set of bones in the back. Their primary purpose is to act
as shock-absorbers between the bones, which protects the bones of the spine from breaking or rubbing together
when you move (which would be very painful).
The spinal discs are actually a special type of ligament, and their other purpose is to hold the bones of the spine
together. Each one is composed of two main parts - a strong, outer covering (called the annulus), and a soft jelly center (called the
nucleus).
This structure is very important - especially the jelly in the center of each disc. One of the problems with the spinal discs is that they don't
receive a very good blood supply, which dramatically slows their healing time if you ever injure one.
The jelly actually stores oxygen and nutrients for the disc to heal if there is ever an injury, which is why that part of the disc is so important.
With this in mind, there are two primary conditions that can develop related to a neck disc. The first is a bulging disc, or a herniated disc
(which are essentially the same problem). With this condition, the strong outer covering of the disc tears, and the jelly begins to shift out of
the center of the disc, into the area where the disc is torn.
This creates an area in the injured disc that literally bulges out. Now, one thing that you may not know about the spinal discs is that they are
unable to feel pain sensations. This may sound crazy at first, because if you're living with this condition, or know someone who has
experienced this, you know it can be very painful.
If you think about it, though, it makes sense that the discs of the spine wouldn't be able to feel pain because of their function of absorbing
shock. So, if this is the case, what actually causes all the pain with this condition?
Well, if you were to look at the spine, what you would see is that the nerves of the spine are actually located right behind each spinal disc,
which is usually where they will bulge. Because of this, the bulging disc will usually apply pressure on the nerve, which can be very painful.
In addition to the pain, a bulging disc can also cause quite a bit of disability because the nerves of the spine control everything in the body,
and if there's pressure applied to a nerve, it will stop communicating with the body properly and lead to problems with whatever it is
controlling.
The second major condition that can occur with a neck disc is called degenerative disc disease (which is a form of arthritis that occurs in
the disc). In this case, the jelly in the center of the disc will start to become dehydrated (which means it loses water). This causes the disc
to flatten, which also causes pressure to be applied to the nerve in that location.
So, if the main source of the pain in each of these cases is the affected nerve, what types of symptoms may occur if you develop a problem
with a neck disc?
In addition to neck pain, it's also very common for a person to experience headaches, shoulder, arm, and/or hand pain, weakness in the
arms, numbness in the arms, chest pains, thyroid problems (which usually leads to weight problems), ringing in the ears, and vision
problems.
These symptoms are common because these are the parts of the body that are affected by the nerves in the neck. If you're experiencing
pain from a neck disc problem, there are a number of things you can do for relief. Most doctors will recommend medications (usually a
combination of muscle relaxers and pain relievers), pain injections (such as cortisone or epidurals), physical therapy, and surgery (as a
last resort).
However, it is important to note that these treatments usually don't provide long-term relief because they are primarily focused on numbing
the affected nerve to affect the pain levels. Although this may sound good on the surface, it's important to remember that the source of the
problem is actually the injured nerve, so if you don't get the disc to heal, the pain returns when you discontinue those treatments.
Alternative treatments are also available for these conditions. Treatments such as chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture have all
been found to be helpful with these conditions.
One thing I should bring up at this point, however, is that neck disc conditions are usually more complicated and difficult to heal because of
the lack of blood going to them. Because of this, I have found that it's often a combination of treatments that provide the best results for
these problems.
You need to be patient with the healing process, because it can take anywhere from 2 to 5 years for a disc to heal completely with the right
combination of treatments, so try your best to not get frustrated (although I know that's easier said than done when you're in pain).
Dr. Ron Daulton, Jr. is a chiropractor, a national speaker, and author. Visit http://www.HealYourBulgingDisc.com for more info.
By Dr. Ron Daulton Jr.
Neck disc [out] problems can be very frustrating to live with, not only because of the pain they cause, but also
because of the disability that can occur. This article will discuss what a neck disc is, the most common
conditions that can develop with one, symptoms related to a neck disc, as well as the most effective treatment
options for these problems.
The discs of the spine are cushions that separate each set of bones in the back. Their primary purpose is to act
as shock-absorbers between the bones, which protects the bones of the spine from breaking or rubbing together
when you move (which would be very painful).
The spinal discs are actually a special type of ligament, and their other purpose is to hold the bones of the spine
together. Each one is composed of two main parts - a strong, outer covering (called the annulus), and a soft jelly center (called the
nucleus).
This structure is very important - especially the jelly in the center of each disc. One of the problems with the spinal discs is that they don't
receive a very good blood supply, which dramatically slows their healing time if you ever injure one.
The jelly actually stores oxygen and nutrients for the disc to heal if there is ever an injury, which is why that part of the disc is so important.
With this in mind, there are two primary conditions that can develop related to a neck disc. The first is a bulging disc, or a herniated disc
(which are essentially the same problem). With this condition, the strong outer covering of the disc tears, and the jelly begins to shift out of
the center of the disc, into the area where the disc is torn.
This creates an area in the injured disc that literally bulges out. Now, one thing that you may not know about the spinal discs is that they are
unable to feel pain sensations. This may sound crazy at first, because if you're living with this condition, or know someone who has
experienced this, you know it can be very painful.
If you think about it, though, it makes sense that the discs of the spine wouldn't be able to feel pain because of their function of absorbing
shock. So, if this is the case, what actually causes all the pain with this condition?
Well, if you were to look at the spine, what you would see is that the nerves of the spine are actually located right behind each spinal disc,
which is usually where they will bulge. Because of this, the bulging disc will usually apply pressure on the nerve, which can be very painful.
In addition to the pain, a bulging disc can also cause quite a bit of disability because the nerves of the spine control everything in the body,
and if there's pressure applied to a nerve, it will stop communicating with the body properly and lead to problems with whatever it is
controlling.
The second major condition that can occur with a neck disc is called degenerative disc disease (which is a form of arthritis that occurs in
the disc). In this case, the jelly in the center of the disc will start to become dehydrated (which means it loses water). This causes the disc
to flatten, which also causes pressure to be applied to the nerve in that location.
So, if the main source of the pain in each of these cases is the affected nerve, what types of symptoms may occur if you develop a problem
with a neck disc?
In addition to neck pain, it's also very common for a person to experience headaches, shoulder, arm, and/or hand pain, weakness in the
arms, numbness in the arms, chest pains, thyroid problems (which usually leads to weight problems), ringing in the ears, and vision
problems.
These symptoms are common because these are the parts of the body that are affected by the nerves in the neck. If you're experiencing
pain from a neck disc problem, there are a number of things you can do for relief. Most doctors will recommend medications (usually a
combination of muscle relaxers and pain relievers), pain injections (such as cortisone or epidurals), physical therapy, and surgery (as a
last resort).
However, it is important to note that these treatments usually don't provide long-term relief because they are primarily focused on numbing
the affected nerve to affect the pain levels. Although this may sound good on the surface, it's important to remember that the source of the
problem is actually the injured nerve, so if you don't get the disc to heal, the pain returns when you discontinue those treatments.
Alternative treatments are also available for these conditions. Treatments such as chiropractic, massage therapy, and acupuncture have all
been found to be helpful with these conditions.
One thing I should bring up at this point, however, is that neck disc conditions are usually more complicated and difficult to heal because of
the lack of blood going to them. Because of this, I have found that it's often a combination of treatments that provide the best results for
these problems.
You need to be patient with the healing process, because it can take anywhere from 2 to 5 years for a disc to heal completely with the right
combination of treatments, so try your best to not get frustrated (although I know that's easier said than done when you're in pain).
Dr. Ron Daulton, Jr. is a chiropractor, a national speaker, and author. Visit http://www.HealYourBulgingDisc.com for more info.
Chinese Herbs for Depression: Facts About Chinese Herbs for Depression
By John Gibb
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes the root cause of depression and anxiety stems from heart
problems that is caused by the restriction in the chest area. Brain chemistry issues are symptoms of the
heart according to many of the Chinese healers.
Western medicine believes that Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Medications are often used
for treatment and in some cases more than one medication is prescribed to change neuro-chemicals.
Feelings that might occur in depressed people include loss (job, loved one), fear of loss, memory loss,
repressed expression, and other life events. These cause constraint - pertaining to flow of Qi and blood in the center and upper body. This
is a condition called Liver Qi stagnation. This can lead to Heat Heart, which is a condition with symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and panic
attacks. Heart Arrhythmias and some kinds of psychosis can also occur.
In order to treat Liver Qi Stagnation, you have to let go of the Qi in the chest. Drugs can help but push-ups work as good as Prozac.
Swimming using the breast stroke, arm movement and hard crying all help to release the Qi
Traditional Chinese Medicine uses herbs as Western Medicine, though their view of the root cause of depressive disorders differs.
Chinese herbs are used to treat a variety of health conditions including Depression.
Alone, Chinese herbs have a mild effect on the condition being treated. When they are blended with other herbs the effect is very strong.
Below are some of the Chinese herbs.
Chai hau is also called Bupleurum and is a surface relieving herb. It is used to treat colds. Its effects are strengthened when mint is added.
He Huan Pi also known as He Huan Hua. It is extracted from the bark and flowers of the Mimosa tree (albezzia). It nourishes the heart.
Combined with Dan Shan (Salvia Miltorrhiza) it is really potent.
Other Chinese herbs for Depression are Poria (fu shen), red dates (hung zao) and wheat berries (fu xaio).
Both Western and Eastern cultures use herbs for healing as has been done over centuries. Herbs are effective healing treatments no
matter the culture. Chinese herbs for Depression are included in the long list of effective healing herbs.
By John Gibb
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes the root cause of depression and anxiety stems from heart
problems that is caused by the restriction in the chest area. Brain chemistry issues are symptoms of the
heart according to many of the Chinese healers.
Western medicine believes that Depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Medications are often used
for treatment and in some cases more than one medication is prescribed to change neuro-chemicals.
Feelings that might occur in depressed people include loss (job, loved one), fear of loss, memory loss,
repressed expression, and other life events. These cause constraint - pertaining to flow of Qi and blood in the center and upper body. This
is a condition called Liver Qi stagnation. This can lead to Heat Heart, which is a condition with symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, and panic
attacks. Heart Arrhythmias and some kinds of psychosis can also occur.
In order to treat Liver Qi Stagnation, you have to let go of the Qi in the chest. Drugs can help but push-ups work as good as Prozac.
Swimming using the breast stroke, arm movement and hard crying all help to release the Qi
Traditional Chinese Medicine uses herbs as Western Medicine, though their view of the root cause of depressive disorders differs.
Chinese herbs are used to treat a variety of health conditions including Depression.
Alone, Chinese herbs have a mild effect on the condition being treated. When they are blended with other herbs the effect is very strong.
Below are some of the Chinese herbs.
Chai hau is also called Bupleurum and is a surface relieving herb. It is used to treat colds. Its effects are strengthened when mint is added.
He Huan Pi also known as He Huan Hua. It is extracted from the bark and flowers of the Mimosa tree (albezzia). It nourishes the heart.
Combined with Dan Shan (Salvia Miltorrhiza) it is really potent.
Other Chinese herbs for Depression are Poria (fu shen), red dates (hung zao) and wheat berries (fu xaio).
Both Western and Eastern cultures use herbs for healing as has been done over centuries. Herbs are effective healing treatments no
matter the culture. Chinese herbs for Depression are included in the long list of effective healing herbs.
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