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Visit savantmd.com for more health tips and videos or follow us on http During the months between fall and spring, otherwise known as the cold and flu season, people are going to be exposed to nasty virus’ and bacteria affecting the respiratory system. If you are hesitant about jumping straight into antibiotics and want to try something natural, Chinese Medicine is an effective alternative. When you catch a cold or flu, caused by a foreign invader, this can lead to symptoms like body aches, nasal congestion, sore throat and fever. In Chinese Medicine, these symptoms are a result of the pathogenic invader disrupting the circulation of energy in the muscles, nasal passage ways, tonsils, lungs, etc. Depending on your specific symptoms, an acupuncture prescription can be made to treat your condition choosing acupuncture points that fit that diagnosis. Essentially acupuncture can remove the energetic blockages caused by the invader, bringing relief from the symptoms. There are points which can open the sinuses and relieve congestion, and others to treat fever, sore throat, body aches and cough. Sometimes acupuncture is not enough and herbal medicine is required. There are many herbs in our pharmacoepia that are very effective in treating all varieties of the common cold and flu. I get a lot of patients who come to me because they have a virus which cannot be treated with antibiotics and they need relief. In my practice I stress the use of a proprietary blend of loose raw herbs …

Red Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum), commonly known as Ling Zhi in Chinese, is a herbal mushroom known to have miraculous health benefits. It has been used in Japan and China for over 2000 years and thus making it the oldest mushroom known to have been used as medicine. Since ancient times, the Reishi mushroom was reserved for emperors and royalties. It has been revered as nature’s rarest and most beneficial herb. In the Superior category of Shen Nung Ben Cao Jing, the oldest and most famous medical text on Oriental herbal medicine, red Reishi is ranked as the number one herb, ahead of ginseng, because of its following qualities: 1. It is non-toxic and can be taken daily without producing any side effects. 2. When it is taken regularly, it can restore the body to its natural state, enabling all organs to function normally. 3. Immune modulator – regulates and fine tunes the immune system. What are the benefits of Reishi? Red Reishi is primarily composed of complex carbohydrates called water-soluble polysaccharides, triterpenes, proteins and amino acids. Researchers have identified that water-soluble polysaccharides are the most active element found in Red Reishi that have anti-tumour, immune modulating and blood pressure lowering effects. Another major active ingredient found in Red Reishi are triterpenes, called ganoderic acids. Preliminary studies indicated that ganoderic acids help alleviate common allergies by inhibiting histamine release, improve oxygen utilization and …

When addressing skin problems with acupressure, find Gallbladder 34, located on the lateral side of the leg. Find a pressure point to help skin problems with a demonstration from a doctor of Oriental medicine in this free video on natural remedies. Expert: Hillary Talbott Contact: inneroasisacupuncture.com/ Bio: Hillary Talbott is a doctor of Oriental medicine practicing at Acupuncture & Herbal therapies in St Petersburg Florida. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz Series Description: Acupressure is the art of applying gentle to firm pressure on sensitive points along the body’s meridians. Learn the art of acupressure from a doctor of Oriental medicine in this free video series on alternative remedies.

In Part 2 of Apocalyptic Medicines, “Survival Doc” discusses Catchweed or Bedstraw, an herb which can be used to make a great tasting coffee-like beverage with health benefits for the prostate gland.

Tibetan medical practitioner, Dr. Tashi Dawa, gives a guest lecture on the role of plants in Sowarigpa (Tibetan Medicine). In particular, Dr. Tashi Dawa gives an introduction to the general concepts and theories involved in the Tibetan medical system. This lecture was recorded on November 14th, 2011 in Dr. Cassandra Quave’s “Botanical Medicine & Health” course offered at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. DISCLAIMER: Content provided in this video and the YouTube TeachEthnobotany site is for educational purposes only and should not be construed to be medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice, diagnosis or treatment, and may not be used for such purposes. The information about herbal medicines and drugs in this video and the TeachEthnobotany site is general in nature. It does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side effects, or interactions of the medicines mentioned, nor is the information intended as medical advice for individual problems or for making an evaluation as to the risks and benefits of taking a particular drug or botanical/herbal medicine. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical question or condition.

This video offers a short introduction to acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. You’ll be led through a typical appointment, and learn how acupuncture works and what it treats.

Dean Martens, CH discusses the impact of certain foods on health, in addition to what we can learn from the way wild animals eat. Thisvideo is part 6 of a series, Taking Responsibility for Our Health. This information is brought to you by Herbs of Light. www.herbsoflight.com Herbs of Light is commited to health education. Clinical Herbalist Dean Martens, founder and president of Herbs of Light, has spent more than 20 years studying health and the prevention of dis-ease. He cured himself of several “incurable” diseases using natural methods, and his passion is to spread the knowledge he has attained as widely as possible. Herbs of Light manufactures living, wildcrafted/organic herbal medicine in our dedicated laboratory on 30 acres of biodynamic, organic land, where Mother Earth is assisted in her magical enterprise – creating the foods that are best for our bodies. We strive to manufacture products that are “as good as humans can possibly accomplish” – in terms of energy, quality, potency and purity. Our video seminars and informative clips are meant to educate, enlighten, inspire and motivate. For more information about Dean and Herbs of Light, please visit our website!

JOINT PAINS – - A Chinese herbal prescription. Everybody has suffered from joint pains one time or another except those at very young age. Causes of joint pains: • Age will definitely worsen your joint pains. • Overexertion in work, sports or other activities. • Overexposure to cold, wind and damp such as insufficient clothing to protect the body against the elements. • Not enough rest due to work, travel, and other activities. • Sudden change in weather especially humidity. • Uric acid from food, known as Gout in Western medicine. • A previous joint injury may result in periodic pains after recovery. • Flu or cold can cause temporary aches and pains, which will disappear when the flu passes. Nature of joint pains: • Long-term condition subject to occasional flare-ups triggered by the causes described above. • Aging causes more pains, possibly deformation of joints too. • Joint pains accompanied by swelling are more serious. • Very difficult to cure joint pains completely. Expect only improvements in the following areas: intensity of pains, duration, degree of swelling if any, and the frequency of flare-ups. • A certain degree of tiredness always accompanies the pains. • Painkillers or numbing with ice can only reduce the pains but cannot get to the roots of the problem. External treatment: • Gentle and slow exercise such as Tai Chi, Yoga, or swimming. • Heat treatment with pad or lamp. • Massage by people or machine. • Acupuncture. * Various oitments with different …

Ingredients: Organic Argentinian shade-grown yerba maté, organic licorice. Flavor Profile: Earthy and sweet with notes of bran, hay, and sweetgrass and a hint of sweet anise. Tea Story: Our honeyed take on Yerba Mate sweetened up a bit with the delightful anise flavor of organic licorice root. This herbal is the only herbal we have that has caffeine. Yerba Mate was originally sipped by the Guyarani Indians in South America. Today, Yerba Mate has become a daily ritual all over South America and now San Francisco too. In the fields and villages of rural Paraguay, Yerba Mate consumption provides a reflection of the strongest traditional values of rural Paraguay. When receiving guests, a host always invites them to drink Yerba Mat? not just out of courtesy but also because of tradition. Yerba Mate is customarily sipped from a gourd, called aguampa, through a metal straw, called a bombilla, while being passed from person to person. In this fashion, Yerba Mate is consumed in the presence of family, friends, co-workers or guests because it provides an opportunity for social interaction. People take the time to visit, share ideas, and get to know each other while drinking Yerba Mate These customs demonstrate their place in Paraguayan culture as a tradition based in community and regard for others. The people of Paraguay have enjoyed Yerba Mate for hundreds of years. Yerba Mate has been regarded as a traditional herbal medicine and healthy daily ritual throughout regions of South …