Posted by DAAN on May 12, 2009 under DAAN, Products | 
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Posted by DAAN on March 24, 2009 under DAAN, General |
Spring is here! Despite what the fashionistas are promoting in their store windows, most of us are still changing back and forth in our winter and spring collection. With the precarious weather and temperature fluctuations we are having, it is easy to be caught in the wrong season.
The simple solution to this is to have a scarf or a wind breaker (preferably with hood) handy in the car, office, or handbag. Under the Five Element Theory in TCM, spring corresponds to “wind”. A scarf or wind breaker can protect you from the “wind-evil” element. When you are exposed to too much wind, you are more susceptible to headaches, and if the “wind-evil” is trapped within your body, you are apt to feel lethargic.
In addition to bundling yourself up when it is windy or cold, warming up with ginger tea or a warm bath/shower is also a great idea. For those who are still feeling bouts of headaches and lack of energy after recovering from a cold/flu back in February, it might be because the wind-evil has once again penetrated through your porous “wei-qi”, otherwise known as the “defensive energy”. When this happens, the formula, Ge Gen Tong is often used to force out the wind-evil trapped inside. Once you feel more energized and have no more headaches, it is time to strengthen your defensive energy with qi tonics like Astragalus or ginseng.
With these simple tips, hopefully everyone can enjoy the bountiful colors spring brings, without the headaches.
Ginger Tea
Ge Gen Tong
Astragalus
Astragalus
Ginseng
Posted by DAAN on December 12, 2008 under DAAN |
Stress is a fact of modern life, and even more so lately. Sometimes when we get stressed out, we don’t take care of ourselves, overeat, drink too much, and don’t get enough sleep. According to traditional Chinese medicine, this kind of uncertainty and anxiety are commonly classified as the unbalance of the “zang-fu” organs: the heart and liver.
Imbalance of the heart
In TCM, one of the main function of the heart is “the residence of the spirit” (Chapter 71, Miraculous Pivot). The word, “spirit” (shen) not only means the spiritual path, that is, consciousness and thinking, but also the outward appearance of the vital activities of the whole body. Hence, mental activities, thinking, memory, consciousness, and sleep are all related to the function of the heart housing the spirit. The main material basis for mental activities is blood. It is controlled and regulated by the heart. Common complaints associated with the unbalance of the heart (insufficiency of heart blood or heart yin deficient) are insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, restlessness, emotional disturbances, fidgetyness, and palpitation with fear. The main reason for these symptoms is the inability for the heart to house the spirit (shen). When “shen” is not tranquilized and the blood fails to nourish the heart, it is difficult for one to calm down. For these symptoms the following products nourish the heart blood/heart yin and calm the spirit.
Imbalance of the liver
Two of the main physiological functions of the liver are storing blood and maintaining the free flow of qi (energy). The liver stores blood and regulates the volume in circulation. As explained in the tenth chapter of the Plain Questions: “The liver stores blood…the blood circulates in the vessels during exertion and remain in the liver during rest.” A characteristic of the liver is its dislike for anxiety and depression, which hinders the unrestrained, harmonious flow of chi. When the liver chi is stagnant, one is likely to be restless, depressed, anxious, and easily angered. There are three commonly used formulas that work specifically in calming the liver and redirect a good flow of qi:
The herbs in Shu Kan Wan are mainly used to soothe and maintain a good flow of the liver chi. Hsiao Yao Wan and Jia Wei Hsiao Yao Wan are formulas that not only deal with liver chi stagnation, but also restoring blood back to the liver. Hence, for those who have capricious mood swings and trouble sleeping, these two formulas might be what you need. In this modern day world, it is difficult for us to control the events that happen around us. With this in mind, it is even more important for us to strive a better balance of our internal being.
I addition to these products, we carry a number of other products designed to reduce stress and restore balance.
Posted by DAAN on June 6, 2008 under DAAN, Uncategorized |
Overactive bladder can be treated by Chinese medicine
They say that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Despite their differences, one similarity both men and women share is the propensity for bladder health problems, which can put undue stress in their lives. From urinary incontinence to lower urinary tract (LUT) symptoms to erectile dysfunction (ED), both men and women at times in their lives experience urinary tract problems. These may include trouble holding or controlling urine, or frequent urges to run to the restroom. Men may have the added concern about poor prostate health and subsequent troubles with sexual function. These common issues can turn a normally active person into one who is afraid to stray too far from home.
Incontinence can be embarrassing and life altering as can compromises to sexual health. Bladder problems can also eat away at a fixed income. Absorbent undergarments and bedding materials found at the pharmacy can be expensive. Medical experts are continuing to unearth new treatments for these conditions, some of which have a natural and/or holistic approach — treating the entire body in the process. Stress brought on by bladder problems can be minimalized when you consider the following facts:
Posted by DAAN on under DAAN, Men's health |
Chinese herbs are used to increase sexual libido. DAAN offers a variety of men’s health products.
(NaturalNews) Many of the powerful Chinese Herbal Tonics that promote sexual energy have the wonderful “side effect” of promoting radiant health and longevity also. Some people may say, “Wow! There is a God and He loves me!” (And they would be right). One would almost feel guilty in wanting more sexual pleasure and then getting long life and radiant health along with it.
Deeply rooted in us is what TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) calls The Three Treasures, see http://plantcures.com/big3.html . One of these treasures is our reproductive power with all its “delightful encouragements” for us to be fruitful and multiply. This is the most important treasure called our Jing or Essence. The water element carries this “Jing” or essence of life. The Jing is the most important pattern in our bodies, carrying with it our growth development and our reproductive energies.
Posted by DAAN on June 1, 2008 under Acupuncture, DAAN, Uncategorized |
Acupuncture is shown to reduce pain in some cancer patients
New data from a randomized, controlled trial found that acupuncture provided significant reductions in pain, dysfunction, and dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection. The study was led by David Pfister, MD, Chief of the Head and Neck Medical Oncology Service, and Barrie Cassileth, PhD, Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Dr. Pfister presented the findings today at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology.
Neck dissection is a common procedure for treatment of head and neck cancer. There are different types of neck dissection, which vary based on which structures are removed and the anticipated side effects. One type – the radical neck dissection – involves complete removal of lymph nodes from one side of the neck, the muscle that helps turn the head, a major vein, and a nerve that is critical to full range of motion for the arm and shoulder
Posted by DAAN on under DAAN, East and West, Tea |
It’s easier to go green with tea
Tea is the most popular beverage in the world, second only to water. It has been enjoyed in Eastern countries for more than 4,000 years and Chinese and Japanese traditions attribute many healing properties to this beverage. Today, scientists around the world are supporting these traditions as they use rigorous research methods to identify the many health benefits of green tea.
Posted by DAAN on May 29, 2008 under DAAN, Disease |
Chinese medicine is shown to have powerful anti-viral properties
(NaturalNews) The Heat Clearing Class of herbs is definitely not at all a Tonic Class but a true medicinal energy and direct healing classification of herbs. This Classification of herbs (as taught in the Shanghai College Of Traditional Chinese Medicine) has 5 sub classes — see Chinese herb classification chart here: (http://plantcur.startlogic.com//Chinese1.html) . Most of these powerful Anti Viral herbs mentioned in this article are from the “Heat Clearing – Detoxifying” and “Heat Clearing – Blood Cooling” sub classes.
In ancient times there was certainly no microscopic knowledge of germs and not even a scientific understanding of infections. There was, however an understanding of heat (Fever) and “toxins” (What ever they were) in the blood. What is so very interesting is the discovery of actual powerful germ killing, viral destroying actions that these herbs were later proven by science to have possessed.
There is a formula of six Chinese herbs and one western herb for Anti-viral use that I, as a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Clinical Herbalist, have had extremely good success with. This is the most powerful “across the board” anti viral formula I have ever seen or used. It is also effective against a broad range of germs and bacterial infections.
Posted by DAAN on May 25, 2008 under Culture, DAAN, East and West |
The Asian Festival offers many an opportunity to learn about Eastern Eastern Medicine. DAAN offers an extensive Chinese herbs selections on the web.
The Asian Festival began yesterday, offering its standard colorful fare of food, art and entertainment.
Festivalgoers can watch sumo wrestling demonstrations, along with Chinese, Burmese, Indian and Filipino dance, Mongolian “throat singers” and a Japanese drum performance.
But over time, the 14-year-old festival also has come to serve as a medical necessity for many.
Posted by DAAN on May 23, 2008 under DAAN, Herbs |
Antioxidants can be found in fruits and vegetables. DAAN’s hemotune has high antioxidant property.
“Tired of catching every winter bug that goes around? Boosting antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables could be the best defence against winter sniffles and sneezes, according to Accredited Practising Dietitians.
The Dietitians Association of Australia said fruit and vegetables contained the right mix of antioxidants for a healthy immune system. The leading nutrition organisation recommended eating a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, in a range of colours, and choosing those in season over winter.”
Accredited Practising Dietitian and DAA spokesperson Dr Trent Watson said some people find it more enjoyable to overeat fatty comfort foods and hibernate indoors during the cooler months, but our immune systems often suffer as a result.”
