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Acid reflux, commonly called heartburn or GERD, is a condition in which the liquid contents of the stomach flow upward into the esophagus. A variety of treatments used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as acupuncture and herbal medicine, offer effective and natural treatment of acid reflux.
Hawthorn is a dense, thorny shrub that grows 5–13 ft (1.5–4 m) high. It has white flowers that look like roses and is considered one of the most beautiful of allthe shrubs that flower it....
Ischemia is an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery.Myocardial ischemia is an intermediate condition in coronary artery disease during which the heart g....
The Ornish diet was developed by Dean Ornish, M.D. Ornish was the first physician to demonstrate that heart disease can be reversed by natural methods, including specific dietary and lifestyle changee....
Angina is pain, discomfort, or pressure in the chest that is caused by ischemia, an insufficient supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. It is sometimes also characterized by a feeling of chs....
Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness that occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever causes inflammation of tissues and organs and can result n....
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in animal tissue and is an important component to the human body. It is manufactured in the liver and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream. Problems cs....
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them. Arteries are the blood vessels that carrs....
The high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) test is a blood assay used to estimate an individual's risk for heart disease and stroke. The test also measures the presence of inflammation orn....
An herbal program can include lung tonics, warming expectorants, cooling expectorants, and antispasmodics for the bronchi.
Raynaud's syndrome is a disorder in which the fingers or toes (digits) suddenly experience decreased blood circulation. It is also called Raynaud's disease.Raynaud's syndrome cann....
The Mediterranean diet is based upon the eating patterns of traditional cultures in the Mediterranean region.Several noted nutritionists and research projects have concluded that this diet is one of y....
Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two groups of fatty acids—the omega-3s and the omega-6s—that are vital to human life. They are called essential fatty acids (EFAs), which the body cannot s....
Anxiety and Depression are two of the most common mental-emotional conditions affecting individuals today. The good news is that Acupuncture can provide a natural form of relief from these feelings, helping you return to a happier life.
Senior nutrition is concerned with the special dietary requirements of the elderly. In his book, , Earl Mindell, Ph.D, R.Ph (Registered Pharmacist), Master Herbalist, and best-selling author of books.....
Found in certain fruits and vegetables as well as egg yolks, lutein is a nutrient with a number of potentially beneficial effects. It is a member of the carotenoid family, a group of chemicals relatee....
Atherosclerosis is the build up of plaque on the inside of blood vessels. Atherosclerosis is often called arteriosclerosis, which is a general term for hardening of the arteries.Atherosclerosis, a prr....
Tremor is an unintentional (involuntary), rhythmical alternating movement that may affect the muscles of any part of the body. Tremor is caused by the rapid alternating contraction and relaxation of )....
Vitamin E is an antioxidant responsible for proper functioning of the immune system and for maintaining healthy eyes and skin. It is actually a group of fat soluble compounds known as tocopherols (i.h....
Chelation therapy is an intravenous treatment designed to bind heavy metals in the body in order to treat heavy metal toxicity. Proponents claim it also treats coronary artery disease and other illne)....