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The Best Chinese Herbs for Memory and Concentration

It’s normal to experience some forgetfulness or have trouble focusing or learning new information as you age. But when you are consistently unable to remember new information or are forgetting your past memories, you may be experiencing memory loss. Thankfully there are ways to restore your memory and boost your focus when you use Chinese…
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How to Boost Your Pet’s Immune System Naturally with Chinese Herbal Medicine

In light of Covid-19, many people are paying closer attention to their immune health. Faced with new and evolving health concerns, we turn to supporting the body’s innate ability to stay strong in the face of disease. This new focus on immune health is well-deserved: the immune system is one of the most influential, yet…
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Chinese Herbal Teas – The Complete Guide

How is Chinese Tea Used in Chinese Herbal Medicine? On any given day, over 50% of Americans are expected to drink at least one cup of tea. From a warm cup in the morning to an afternoon pick-me-up, tea offers us a delicious treat and quiet ritual. Both modern research and the ancient wisdom of…
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The Best Chinese Herbs for Acne Prone Skin

Struggling with the constant pimples and cysts of acne-prone skin? Chinese herbs for acne offer a simple and natural solution to get the clear and healthy skin you deserve. If you’re one of over 85% of Americans who have some point in our lives, you know that acne can be one of the most frustrating…
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The Best Chinese Herbs for Hormone Balance

Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that control everything from our appetite to our fertility. Unfortunately, keeping the delicate balance required to stay healthy isn’t always easy. If you’ve tried everything to keep your hormones balanced with no luck, you may be wondering if Chinese herbs for hormone balance could help you. Chinese herbs for hormone…
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Chinese Herbs for Food Poisoning

If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you’d probably do anything to never have to experience it again! Unfortunately, you never know when a contaminated piece of food might end up on your plate. Having Chinese medicine for food poisoning on hand is the best way to prevent severe symptoms and reduce the likelihood that you’ll…
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Knock Out Knee Pain with Chinese Herbal Medicine

25% of Americans Have “Bad Knees” and Struggle with Knee Pain. Got a “bad knee?” If so, you’re like over 25% of Americans who curse their knees, struggling daily with arthritis and other painful joint conditions. While some people turn to surgeries or medications to manage their knee pain, these are invasive, costly, and come…
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The Best Chinese Herbs for Improved Sleep

Whether you are struggling with a sleep disorder or you simply don’t get enough sleep, you’re not alone. In fact, researchers estimate that at least 100 million Americans are sleep deprived, with 70 million of us suffering from a diagnosed sleep condition. With the help of Chinese herbs for sleep, you can break the cycle…
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Chinese Herbal Soups – Eat Your Medicine

Although it was Hippocrates who was quoted for the famous line, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food,” this concept has been an integral part of Chinese medicine for millennia. Food therapy is often the first line of defense in Chinese medicine for conditions that are mild in nature or based in…
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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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