May 06
Reflexology is good for treating eczema
“Reflexology, the act of applying pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques, has been around for nearly 3,000 years. Although it is not as common in the West as other forms of alternative medicine, many people have found it to be effective. It is also still frequently used in the East for a variety of ills, including eczema and other skin conditions.
How reflexology works is somewhat in question. Some say that reflexology techniques manipulate specific areas of the hands and feet that correspond to parts of the body and that these techniques, in turn, manipulate ‘qi’ – translated from the Chinese as ‘life force’ or ‘spiritual energy.’ Western medicine doesn’t generally acknowlege the existence of life force or spiritual energy, but it is the essence of medicine in many parts of the East.”
May 06
Chinese medicine is becoming popular in Australia and else where in the world, DAAN offers Chinese herbal and acupuncture consultation, please contact us.
“TRADITIONAL Chinese medicine is one of the oldest and most complex schools of medicine in the world. Developed over thousands of years and widely practised throughout Asia, TCM is rapidly gaining popularity in Australia.
Encompassing Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, dietary advice and exercise, the underlying principles of TCM are largely based on the philosophy of chi, or life energy, that flows through the body along pathways referred to as meridians.”
May 06
Chinese medicine is making its way to the West
“IT WAS not until he saw dramatic photographs of patients before and after a clinical trial that Christian Hogg began to feel fulfilled by his work with traditional Chinese medicines.”
May 04
Western attitude towards China
“In recent days, the Western public opinion seems to be misled into a grey area, as some anti-China forces in the West seize on the Beijing Olympic Games to vilify and denigrate China. The din from some Western forces and people sent us again into pondering: Why so?”
May 03
Sound advice about taking any kind of herbal supplement. Check with your physician and use only as directed:
Moulton said it is important to know what you’re taking, to understand the full effect and what the possible downsides are. He emphasized the importance of knowledge and forethought when making decisions about herbal remedies.
People taking prescription medications should talk to their doctors before taking herbs or even certain vitamins but even those who rarely take a pill should seek advice before turning to herbs.
May 03
Skin care products derived from traditional Chinese medicines are increasingly available in the west:
As we age we lose our yin (the moist substance, also known as the female part of our body) and our skin starts to dry out. We looked for essential oils that will nourish the yin. Our products are designed for women who are getting a little older and starting to see fine lines and wrinkles. [We include] herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties, pore-tightening qualities, herbs that move chi (energy) and that are calming and balancing. It’s about finding the best herbs and applying them appropriately. We aim to calm the spirit, working on you on a more mental level — it’s beauty from the inside out.
DAAN carries a number of popular skin care products.
May 02
Chinese medicine may help in the drug development of anti-fibrotic treatments.
“A team led by Dr. Xue-Hai Tan from the Beijing Genomics Institute has determined that the antifibrotic function of Chinese herbal extract Cpd 861 is mediated by both downregulating the synthesis of collagens and upregulating the degradation of collagens. This effect is evidently different from that of Western antifibrogenic drugs and could allow for the development of effective antifibrogenic drugs from Chinese medicinal herbs.”
