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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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  • 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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  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Improved Sleep

    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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  • March is Sleep Awareness Month – Can Chinese Medicine Cure Insomnia

    March is Sleep Awareness Month – Can Chinese Medicine Cure Insomnia

    You’ve tried all kinds of tips, tricks, and even medications to try to help you fall asleep faster and longer, but nothing works. Can Chinese medicine cure insomnia? Instead of tossing and turning all night, it’s time to get help from herbal medicine. Read on to find out how you can use Chinese medicine to…

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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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    We’ve all had a headache before. While some are mercifully mild and short-lived, others can completely debilitate you for hours or even days.  For most of us, headaches are just an occasional inconvenience. But for the over 39 million Americans who suffer from more severe migraines, they can be a major struggle that interferes with…

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