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  • Spleen and Spleen (Chi)Qi in Chinese Medicine

    Spleen and Spleen (Chi)Qi in Chinese Medicine

    What do we mean by the Spleen: According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, the energetic organ system responsible for what we in modern times call “digestion” is the Spleen. This is not to be confused with the Western medical definition of the spleen as the organ that, among other things, makes antibodies, removes old red…

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  • Calm Shen – Treating Insomnia with Chinese Herbal Medicine

    Calm Shen – Treating Insomnia with Chinese Herbal Medicine

    CALM SHEN (category): In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shen refers to the spirit or the mind and has a multiplicity of connotations, to include: consciousness, vitality, awareness, mental function, and presence. The Shen (considered to be a physical substance—the most rarified form of Qi) resides in the Heart and blood vessels and is nourished directly by…

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  • Three Formulas to Help You Through the Holiday Season and Beyond

    Three Formulas to Help You Through the Holiday Season and Beyond

    Welcome back to the members of our growing community of people interested in improving their overall health and sense of balance in their lives through the use of Chinese herbal formulas. Today’s article will take an in-depth look at three formulas that could prove to be quite handy to have around during the Holiday season:…

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  • Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (and Related Formulas) in Chinese Herbal Medicine

    Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (and Related Formulas) in Chinese Herbal Medicine

    Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Flavor Teapills or Six Flavor Rehmannia) is a traditional Chinese formula originally created as a gentle and gradual way of building up the strength and vitality of infants and children with what we might now call (generally speaking) developmental delay issues (e.g. failure to thrive, fontanels not closing, and…

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  • Treating Viral Infections with Chinese Herbal Medicines – The Complete Guide

    Treating Viral Infections with Chinese Herbal Medicines – The Complete Guide

    Treating the Common Cold, Influenza, and other acute viral infections By John Staversky, certified clinical herbalist Introduction — A Bit of History Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory developed slowly over thousands of years in China. First came the concepts (out of Chinese culture at large) that undergird how they thought about the relationship between heath…

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John Anthony Bright, 
Certified Clinical Herbalist

John is well-versed in knowledge of holistic healing. His major interest is in the interaction between physical conditions and emotional and psychological healing.

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  • Chinese Herbs for Male Fertility  

    When it comes to infertility challenges, much of the focus often falls on the female side of things – uterine lining, egg quality, and female hormone balance. Yet, male fertility challenges are more common than you might think, and they play an equally important role in conception. If you and your partner have been trying…

  • 6 Ways to Leverage Chinese Medicine and Reach Your Health Goals

    Starting a new health journey is exciting. You set your sights on goals like better energy, improved focus, or simply feeling good in your body. You imagine how you’ll feel in a few months or even this time next year and start to feel unstoppable. That is, until that early motivation wears off. As the…

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    New Year’s resolutions are motivating in January, when the excitement of a new start is fresh. By February, however, that initial excitement of those goals you set often starts to wane. But who says meaningful change has to be tied to January 1st? True transformation comes from consistent, sustainable shifts in how we live every…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Men’s Health 

    For many men, health often takes a backseat until something starts to feel “off.” From energy dips to changes in sexual performance or concerns about prostate health, many men chalk up these issues to aging or stress. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to settle. With Chinese herbal medicine for men’s health, you…

  • Kidney Support & Vitality: Which Chinese Herbal Formula is Right for You?

    Have you ever felt like your energy tank is running on empty, no matter how much rest you get? Or perhaps you’ve noticed changes in your hair, bones, or even your hearing? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these signs might point to the health of an organ system that plays a foundational role in your…