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09/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Japanese catnip is being studied as a potential alternative treatment for various bone disorders

Osteoclasts are bone cells responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone tissue. These make them essential for bone formation. However, an excess of activity from these cells can lead to the development of painful and debilitating disorders such as osteoporosis, osteolysis, and Paget’s disease. Available strategies for these conditions are still limited as medical professionals […]

09/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Auriculotherapy, or ear acupuncture, is an effective way of alleviating symptoms of knee arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a significant source of suffering for the elderly. The common options for alleviating OA-related pain are either pharmaceuticals that can cause negative side effects or acupuncture that frightens people due to the involvement of needles and the possibility of infection. Therefore, a Chinese study suggested ear acupuncture as a non-invasive option for […]

09/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture improves cognitive function of Alzheimer’s patients

Acupuncture has seen some use as a means of alleviating the effects of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) on the brain. However, recent systematic reviews have expressed some doubt on the effectiveness and safety of the traditional Chinese medicinal treatment. Therefore, a new study sought to confirm the findings of earlier researchers regarding acupuncture’s effect on AD. […]

09/07/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Embracing Chinese medicine: Scientists have developed a new, fast authentication method for verifying herb composition

One of the arguments against Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that it is not scientifically and medically validated. Detractors love to mention that these folk medicine healers, despite having followed knowledge practiced for thousands of years, still preach advice to use herbs that cannot be empirically proven to be effective. Moreover, conventional medicine still cannot […]

09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Manage your cholesterol levels naturally with this Chinese herbal pill

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative has identified two active ingredients in the Danqi pill – prescribed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for heart disease – which can help improve metabolism and cholesterol levels. Researchers from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine indicate that salvianolic acids, as well as saponins from Chinese ginseng (Panax notoginseng), […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Tai Chi found to significantly improve knee movement and flexibility in osteoarthritis patients

For older adults seeking a drug-free approach to managing knee osteoarthritis (OA), practicing tai chi could be the key to improving their knee movement and flexibility. Knee OA is one of the most common joint problems that people run into as they get older. However, it’s considered to be a major cause of disability for […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Children with asthma found to respond better to TCM treatments than conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs

Parents of children with asthma can breathe a sigh of relief once they hear about a potential alternative to conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs. According to a 2017 study, pediatric asthma patients experience improved control after taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. Children are particularly vulnerable to asthma. The last few years have witnessed increasing numbers of pediatric asthma cases […]

08/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Clinical trials show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for asthma

According to a review, patients with asthma may soon find relief thanks to a form of alternative medicine called acupuncture. The paper reviewed several clinical trials and outcome studies concerning cases that used acupuncture to treat asthma. It is of note that none of the trials had a large sample size. The authors also encountered problems […]

08/26/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

The Indian madder offers a natural way to remedy diarrhea

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine confirmed the medicinal properties of the Indian madder, a traditional medicine used in China for its anti-diarrheal and anti-inflammatory effects. Diarrhea is one of the deadliest health conditions in many developing countries. To an adult, it might seem more like an annoyance than an […]

08/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

TCM herb found to be effective at treating pancreatitis

Traditional Chinese medicinal herb Spatholobus suberectus was found to be an effective treatment for pancreatitis, according to a study. In addition, when combined with heparin, it was revealed to enhance the drugs protective effect against pancreatitis. A team of researchers from the Capital Medical University Beijing in China analyzed the effect of Spatholobus suberectus stem […]

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