Chinese Medicine

I do not know a thing about Chinese medicine, I cannot find a category for Pepto Bismol and I have only 4 minutes left for my internet viewing …. Going down …. Usually I pride myself on being a very healthy person, I can go for years without having vomited (if that kind of thing turns your stomach you may have to leave early!), however this year and last it all turned around and caught up with me! The first time I used Pepto Bismol was last year, I had been feeling rough all day but stuck it out at school, knowing that if I returned home I wouldn’t be able to attend the Christmas lighting in town. I think Dr Ramsden of Coronation Street ...

Those of you who have read my op on accupuncture will know that I had accupuncture for quite a length of time and that it was very succesful! At some point during the treatment, the chinese Doctor suggested that I also try Chinese herbs. The Chinees believe in a very holistic approach. One advantage to the Chinese herbs, is that it is better for the needle phobic amongst you. Chinese herbal medicine is the term for formulae which can be made from stems, flowers, seeds, bark, roots, and leaves of many plants as well as some mineral and animal products. I was very concerned about animal use having seen programmes on bear bile farms in China. Thankfully, it is illegal to ...

I am very interested in Chinese Herbal medicine. After all these herbs have been used for thousands of years to cure all kinds of ailments. So, I was very pleased to find a special clinic in the Gateshead Metro Centre. The 'Herbal Inn' looked quite interesting. There were all kinds of leaves and odd shaped objects in jars behind the counter. The staff wore white coats and seemed pleasant and helpful. A Chinese herbal doctor was giving free consultations and I decided to have a word with him. I told him that I get tired very quickly, have little energy and suffer from insomnia. He scribbled on a piece of paper and asked various questions about ...