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  • Best Chinese Herbs for Poor Blood Circulation

    Best Chinese Herbs for Poor Blood Circulation

    Got cold hands and feet? Pins and needles? Nagging pain and fatigue? These are all signs of poor blood circulation. With the help of Chinese herbs for poor blood circulation, however, you can get your blood coursing to relieve these pesky symptoms and improve your whole body health. Read on to learn more about how…

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  • Chinese Herbs for Stroke Recovery and Prevention

    Chinese Herbs for Stroke Recovery and Prevention

    A stroke is a serious medical event with some potentially serious consequences. But did you know that taking quick, restorative action after a stroke can help reduce the lingering effects of stroke? Or that there are ways you can reduce your risk of stroke – including taking Chinese herbal medicine? While modern medicine has made…

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  • How to Reduce Hypertension (Blood Pressure) with Chinese Medicine

    How to Reduce Hypertension (Blood Pressure) with Chinese Medicine

    High blood pressure is a common condition that affects nearly half of all Americans. Unfortunately, high blood pressure often leads to more serious conditions like cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (also called hypertension), don’t worry. There are many ways you can reduce your blood pressure…

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  • Happy Hearts: Chinese Herbs for Cardiovascular Health

    Happy Hearts: Chinese Herbs for Cardiovascular Health

    Modern life moves fast – sometimes too fast for the well-being of our ever-beating hearts. The heart is a tireless organ that works ceaselessly to pump blood, nutrients, and oxygen through our bodies so we can live. Caring for our hearts is not just a matter of ticking a box on the health checklist; it’s…

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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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