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Applying Chinese Medicine to Everyday Life
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Best Chinese Herbs for Sciatica
Few of us will get through life without a backache now and then. But what can you do when back pain takes over your hip, buttocks, and leg? You’ve got sciatica – and Chinese herbs can help. Sciatica is a specific type of back and leg pain often caused by arthritis in the spine or…
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The Best Chinese Herbs for Osteoarthritis
Think of your body like a machine. When it is nourished and healthy, it moves with ease. But over time, the body’s oil (blood and Qi) and shock absorbers (your cartilage) begin to wear down. This causes friction between the hinges, gears, and other moving parts (your bones and joints) that allow your body to…
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The Best Chinese Herbs for Diabetes and Blood Sugar Management
Today, nearly 40 million Americans struggle with diabetes – a number that grows each year. With diabetes on the rise, many people are looking for safe and natural ways to complement their diabetes treatment and keep blood sugar balanced. If that’s you (or you want to prevent diabetes), Chinese herbs for blood sugar control might…
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Trouble Below – Healing Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Burning, irritating, painful urination is one thing we could all live without. Unfortunately, these symptoms and their main cause – Urinary Tract Infections – are extremely common. It is estimated that 50-60% of women will experience at least one UTI in her life. Men experience UTIs as well, especially after age 50. Western medicine offers some help in the form of antibiotics. Home remedies…
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Best Chinese Herbs to Live a Long Healthy Life
The Fountain of Youth is a myth. But, that doesn’t mean we can’t tap into our bodies’ own healing resources to live a longer and healthier life. How? With long life Chinese herbs. Chinese medicine has a rich history of using diet and herbs for prevention and longevity. Read on to find out how you,…
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Chinese Medicine for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a complex skin condition that affects over 125 million people worldwide. Along with characteristic itching and lesions, this condition can also cause long-term scarring, stress, anxiety, and joint pain. To help manage symptoms and improve skin health, many of those people look to Chinese medicine for psoriasis treatment. Chinese medicine offers a more…
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Turkey Tail Mushrooms For Dogs
Many pet parents believe that mushrooms are toxic and that dogs should never eat them. Though some species of this fungus can be dangerous and even deadly, one mushroom, the Turkey Tail mushroom, has many amazing health benefits for dogs. Turkey Tail mushrooms are good for dogs. In fact, these fantastic little mushrooms help dogs…
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Uncovering Ancient Remedies: How Chinese Medicine Alleviates Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Imagine waking up with stiff, swollen joints, the discomfort permeating through your body as you attempt to start your day. This is a reality for individuals grappling with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disorder. While modern medicine has its arsenal of treatments, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic, time-tested alternative. TCM, with…
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Best Chinese Herbs for Fibromyalgia
Does waking up each day feeling energized, free from pain, and ready to embrace life to the fullest feel like an impossible dream? Unfortunately, for millions of people living with fibromyalgia, even simple daily tasks like walking, cooking, or commuting can be overwhelming exhausting, and even painful. Chinese herbs for fibromyalgia offer a glimmer of…
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The Best Chinese Herbs for PMS Relief
Women’s bodies are beautifully complex. But, they can pose some tricky health challenges. PMS, for instance, is a far too common source of pain, discomfort, irritability, infertility, and other symptoms that affects up to 75% of American women each month. But there is hope! Chinese herbs for PMS are natural supplements that offer a simple…
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Get Ready for Cold & Flu Season with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Support Your Immune System Naturally with Chinese Herbal Formulas It’s cold and flu season again, and we here at Best Chinese Medicines would like to offer assistance in boosting your immune system to fight off whatever might be floating around in your environment. This post is intended to be a shorter, general discussion of a…
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Yunnan Baiyao for Dogs
Yunnan Baiyao is a Traditional Chinese Medicine formula that humans have used for hundreds of years. Recently, veterinarians and owners have begun seeing the many health benefits of Yunnan Baiyao in treating dogs. This herb can be given orally or applied topically and is safe for dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. What Does Yunnan Baiyao…
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Treating Tinnitus with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Experiencing unpleasant ringing in your ears? You may be suffering from tinnitus. If you’ve ever experienced unwelcome noises in your ears that persist – ringing, whooshing, hissing, rumbling, roaring, clicking, buzzing – for short term or long periods of time, you may be one of the 10-20% of Americans experiencing the phenomenon known as tinnitus. Long referred…
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Mushroom Powder Recipes: Boost Your Health with Medicinal Mushrooms
What was once considered a food only for vegetarians is now being used in many dishes to help reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and even help with weight loss. Mushrooms – especially medicinal mushrooms – are becoming a popular addition to many health-focused food and drink recipes. Why? Because these mushrooms are packed with antioxidants, vitamins,…
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Mellow Mushroom: Can Reishi Calm Your Anxiety?
Anxiety is becoming a common mental health hurdle that many of us face daily. The effects of anxiety can range from mild to completely debilitating and can interfere with work, relationships, and overall quality of life. Some claim that the modest reishi mushroom could help us fight anxiety. Let’s explore why reishi can reduce stress…
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Chinese Herbal Formulas for Hot Flashes
Do you feel trapped under the heat of ongoing hot flashes? If so, know that you’re not alone! Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause and other hormonal changes. They negatively impact the lives of women so much so that the Global Menopausal Hot Flashes industry is worth over $10 billion.…
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Herbal Hacks for Headaches & Migraines
Most of us have experienced a headache at some point in our lives. If we are lucky, they come and go and only disrupt our days occasionally. Unfortunately, too many people suffer through a quite different experience. Migraines and chronic headaches can be extremely debilitating, causing missed work, unrelenting pain, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, depression, and fatigue. If you are one of…
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The History of Tea in China
When you think of China, do images of buzzing cities, the Great Wall, vast rice fields, silk shops, and dumplings fill your mind? These are some of the most common things we associate with China. But what about tea? Tea is one of the most important aspects of Chinese culture, trade, and of course –…
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4 Ways to Boost Your Fertility with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Hoping to grow your family naturally, but not sure where to start? Chinese medicine can help. Chinese medicine has been used successfully for centuries to help women enjoy a happy, healthy pregnancy. Through acupuncture, herbal formulas, bodywork, qi gong, meditation, dietary therapy, and other aspects of this ancient healing system, you can restore your health…
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5 Must-Have Chinese Herbal Products for Athletes
If you’re an athlete, you know that when your body is running like a well-oiled machine, you can take on the world. But, what do you do when pain, fatigue, or injuries get in the way of reaching your goals? Most people opt for over-the-counter pain relievers or band-aid treatments that only work temporarily. Thankfully,…
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Natural Solutions for Endometriosis with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Finding relief from endometriosis with conventional medicine can feel like a game of Russian roulette. Some therapies work for some women some of the time, but it tends to be hit or miss. Chinese medicine treats endometriosis differently. In fact, Chinese medicine has an excellent track record with managing a wide range of women’s health…
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Press Release – Website Accessibility
Best Chinese Medicines LLC is committed to web accessibility for all, regardless of ability or disability. We work continually to improve the accessibility and usability of our website: bestchinesemedicines.com. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Best Chinese Medicines LLC, premier web shop for Chinese Herbal Medicine, is pleased to announce the completion of a full website renovation specifically…
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Chinese Medicines for Eczema
If you or your child suffers from eczema, you’d try anything to stop the itch. From herbal creams to medication to special diets, there are many ways to reduce eczema symptoms. But no remedy has quite the effective and holistic approach of Chinese medicine for eczema. Chinese Herbs for Eczema In Chinese medicine, all conditions…
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All About Adaptogens and Chinese Medicine
Adaptogens are one of the latest health crazes, promising less stress and improved well being. But are adaptogens all they’re made up to be? Ongoing research is shedding light on how these power plants could help us become healthier and more resilient – despite the stressors of modern life. Let’s learn more about these adaptogens…