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  • What Does Hemorrhoid Cream Do? How It Works (And When to Use It)

    What Does Hemorrhoid Cream Do? How It Works (And When to Use It)

    Key Takeaways Hemorrhoids can cause persistent discomfort, especially when symptoms like itching, swelling, and irritation start to affect everyday activities. Many people rely on topical solutions for relief, and creams are often the first option they consider. Understanding what hemorrhoid cream does can make a difference in how it is used and how effective it

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  • Eating With the Seasons: TCM Tips for Summer

    TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) teaches that eating and living in harmony with the seasons can help prevent imbalance and support better health year-round. Summer is the most yang time of year; it’s active, outwardly expressive, and expansive. The days are long, the sun is high, and nature is in full bloom. While we want to

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  • Spring Weight Loss with Chinese Herbal Medicine

    Spring Weight Loss with Chinese Herbal Medicine

    Swimsuit season is nearly here – are you ready? If you’ve put on a few extra pounds over winter, you’re not alone. But, spring is here, and this is the perfect time to get back on track with your weight loss or fitness goals! Chinese medicine is full of healthy weight-loss wisdom, including how to

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  • Best Adaptogens for Sleep

    Best Adaptogens for Sleep

    Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for maintaining good health and performance. However, many people struggle to get the quality sleep they need. While several medications and supplements are available to improve sleep, adaptogens for sleep offer a natural and effective alternative. Adaptogens are a group of herbs and plants (many of them are

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  • Chinese Herbs for Dementia Diseases

    Chinese Herbs for Dementia Diseases

    Forgetfulness and memory loss can have a big impact on your quality of life. With Chinese herbs for dementia diseases, you can help the brain function better and may help prevent conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Let’s take a closer look at why dementia diseases occur from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, and

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  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

    The Best Chinese Herbs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, fatigue, weakness…we’re not just describing arthritis, but a unique type of arthritis called rheumatoid arthritis (RA). If you’re among the 18 million people worldwide who have struggled with RA and want to find effective relief for your RA symptoms, Chinese herbal medicine could be the natural and holistic solution you’ve been

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  • Where to Buy Yunnan Baiyao

    Where to Buy Yunnan Baiyao

    Learn where to buy Yunnan Baiyao online, in pet stores, and from trusted suppliers. Compare prices, costs, and retailer options for safe purchasing.

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  • Eating with the Seasons: TCM Tips for Spring

    Eating with the Seasons: TCM Tips for Spring

    Each season brings its own energy, rhythms, and needs. Living in tune with these needs by adjusting your diet is one of the best ways to help our bodies stay balanced and resilient. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring marks the shift from winter’s deep rest to new growth and movement. Just as sprouts push

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  • Back Pain Solutions – Chinese Herbal Medicine

    Back Pain Solutions – Chinese Herbal Medicine

    With over $50 Billion spent on back pain relief, surgeries, medications, and other “cures,” it’s no surprise that we are still in search of a way to heal our backs, for good. Frustratingly, many who take the leap and undergo costly and traumatic surgeries still report back pain – even a worsening of their symptoms – after the procedure. Medications like

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About the Author

Kaitlan Downes, MSAOM, L.AC

Kate Downes is a Chinese medicine practitioner with a passion for herbal medicine. In fact, it was her love for plant and earth medicine that first drew her to study Chinese medicine.

Kate has a MSAOM (Master of Science, Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine) certification and practiced acupuncture in Indianapolis, IN for five years before packing her bags to roam the world. In order to stay in touch with the wellness community and continue to help others thrive with herbal medicine, she transformed her work from face-to-face patient care to spreading wellness through words. Her life as a remote herbalist and writer has allowed her to work with a variety of wellness brands, health pioneers, and her wonderful clients. She has a special interest in working with women’s health.

Kate thoroughly enjoys writing educational and useful pieces for Best Chinese Medicine. Her goal is to help the public gain a better understanding of the wonders of Chinese herbal medicine so they can be empowered in their own quest for natural, vibrant health.

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  • How to Apply Hemorrhoid Cream: Step-by-Step Guide

    Best Chinese Medicines informs how to apply hemorrhoid cream step by step for safe relief. Follow proper techniques, timing & tips for effective care.

  • What Does Hemorrhoid Cream Do? How It Works (And When to Use It)

    Key Takeaways Hemorrhoids can cause persistent discomfort, especially when symptoms like itching, swelling, and irritation start to affect everyday activities. Many people rely on topical solutions for relief, and creams are often the first option they consider. Understanding what hemorrhoid cream does can make a difference in how it is used and how effective it…

  • Eating With the Seasons: TCM Tips for Summer

    TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) teaches that eating and living in harmony with the seasons can help prevent imbalance and support better health year-round. Summer is the most yang time of year; it’s active, outwardly expressive, and expansive. The days are long, the sun is high, and nature is in full bloom. While we want to…

  • Understanding Allergies, Sinusitis & Bronchitis – Through the Eyes of Chinese Medicine

    As the world moves forward into the modern age of medicine, we can observe major strides being taken in surgical advancements and in the practice of trauma-based care.  The field of Western medicine and healthcare is on the cutting edge of treating critical physical injuries and acute infectious diseases. However, when it comes to diagnosing…

  • Spring Weight Loss with Chinese Herbal Medicine

    Swimsuit season is nearly here – are you ready? If you’ve put on a few extra pounds over winter, you’re not alone. But, spring is here, and this is the perfect time to get back on track with your weight loss or fitness goals! Chinese medicine is full of healthy weight-loss wisdom, including how to…