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12/03/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help […]
06/15/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Experts look at differences between Asian and American ginseng when it comes to treating metabolic disorders
Ginseng is a well-known herb, used in traditional medicine the world over. But it’s worth noting that “ginseng” refers to over 10 varieties of the man-shaped root of the Panax genus, the most popular being Asian ginseng (P. ginseng) and American ginseng (P. quinquefolius). Both American and Asian ginseng are known to boost immunity, regulate blood sugar levels and […]
12/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers look at the ability of cordyceps to “burn” fat in the liver
Extracts from the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris can potentially be used to prevent — even reverse — nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most prevalent forms of liver disease among American adults. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea investigated whether C. militaris can regulate lipogenesis in the liver. Lipogenesis […]
05/15/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fight obesity with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Obesity has become a global epidemic. It is not only a health problem on its own, but it is also linked to many serious conditions. Fortunately, there is an effective and natural solution to fighting obesity: Acupuncture. A review written by researchers from China confirmed that this traditional Chinese medicine – both alone and in combination […]
03/13/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Reduce neck pain naturally with qigong
Poor posture is one of the common causes of neck pain. Hunching over your desk for hours strains your muscles in the neck, which results in pain. Researchers from the U.S. recommend qigong, pronounced as “chee-kong,” as a natural way to treat neck pain. Similar to other forms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), qigong, which […]
12/11/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Eat cordyceps before high-intensity exercise to improve endurance
Cordyceps has an unsavory reputation among people unfamiliar with it, but its health benefits have been the subject of several studies. One particular research, for instance, found that it can enhance your tolerance to high-intensity workouts, allowing you to do more and gain more from physical activity. In the study, the researchers compared the effects […]
11/30/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
How acupuncture helps you lose weight
Losing weight is a lifelong struggle for most people, and most of them are willing to try everything, from trying the latest diets and exercise fads, to going under the knife just to get rid of excess fat and sculpt the body into a more desirable shape. The principle is easy enough, but the execution […]
11/19/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Cordyceps improves tolerance to high-intensity exercise
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) is valued in traditional Chinese medicine as a functional food and medicinal treatment. A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements compared the effect of acute and chronic supplementation with cordyceps on high-intensity exercise performance. A total of 28 individuals participated in the randomized, repeated measures, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The researchers […]
07/11/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Exercise or acupuncture? Which alternative treatment works best for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis?
Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causes chronic back pain, which is relieved through a variety of treatment methods. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Japanese researchers compared the effectiveness of medication, exercise, and acupuncture – the three most commonly prescribed approaches – for relieving pain caused by LSS. Back pain […]
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