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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lung corresponds to the metal element and is nourished by the earth element. It is thought that by tonifying the earth element, which is also associated with the digestion, one can also indirectly strengthen t...
Codonopsis tonifies digestion, alleviates fatigue, increases the appetite, and is a general strengthener. It is ofte...
Emphysema is a progressive, incurable chronic lung condition. The air sacs (alveoli) are destroyed and oxygen uptake ...
Andrographis is a cold, bitter herb used in Chinese medicine to clear the body of heat toxins, especially in the resp...
American spikenard is used for rheumatism and various skin conditions and is considered a tonic and blood purifier. ...
Solomon's seal is a well-known Chinese tonic herb that has been used for over 2,000 years to strengthen and moisten t...
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Part 2. Qi in Chinese Medicine
Marty Eisen, Ph.D.
In part 1 of this series, the universal concept of Qi was introduced. Then, the various types of bodily Qi, used in traditional Chinese me...
Acupuncture and Grief
In Chinese Medical theory the lungs control respiration, dominate theqi, skin, and hair and are impacted by grief. Through the inhale the lungs take in fresh oxyge...
Whole Health Acupuncture: What's the Point?
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Acupuncture and Grief
In Chinese Medical theory the lungs control respiration, domi...
“Lola” is a 35 y.o. female presenting with a barking cough, shortness of breath, and nighttime anxiety due to an inability to breathe. The condition has been off-and-on for four months. She is an...
Part 1. Qi in Chinese Medicine
Marty Eisen, Ph.D. and Kevin W Chen, Ph.D.
1. What Is Qi?
Before any scientific investigation of Qi, the concept of Qi and its properties in Chinese...