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From a nagging tickle in your throat to a painful hack, coughing can be an uncomfortable and disruptive symptom. But before you reach for the drugstore cough medicine, Chinese herbs for cough may offer faster relief and longer-lasting benefits. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), coughing is often seen as a sign of an imbalance in…
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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…
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Hair loss is frustrating, no matter the cause. But when you’ve been diagnosed with alopecia areata, you may feel like there’s nothing that can help. But with Chinese herbs for alopecia areata, you may be able to slow the rate of hair loss, all while boosting your overall health. Read on to find out how…
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Are you one of the 9 million people who struggle with irritating yeast infections? Thankfully, there are more options for treating yeast infections than waiting it out or using messy antifungal creams. With Chinese herbs for yeast infections, you can clear the overgrowth, stop your symptoms, and boost your immune system to prevent another yeast…
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Have you been noticing dozens of hairs on your pillow, or clogs in your shower drain? While losing a few hairs is normal, pulling out clumps or thinning patches could be a sign of hair loss. Before you reach for invasive treatments, consider Chinese herbs for hair loss. Chinese medicine can help slow or stop…
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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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Of all the senses, vision is one of the most essential. Yet, few people know how to take care of their eyes naturally. Unfortunately, many of our daily habits sabotage our eye health and vision. Excessive screen time from phones and computers tires the eyes and impairs our vision. Plus, pollution, makeup, and environmental factors…
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Ahhh, Spring! We all love to welcome its return after a long and dreary winter. The sun shines upon us, we have more energy, the temperature warms up, and new growth reminds us that there is always time for a fresh start. New beginnings and brighter days are ahead. And then…the seasonal woes ramp up.…
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About the Author

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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