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Here is a great article on Corydalis a Chinese Herb that has great pain relieving qualities. It can be used for

Headaches, Menstrual Pain, Abdominal Pain & more. In Chinese Medicine there is a saying ” If there is Pain

there is no free flow (of Qi & Blood) ” In Chinese Medicine Cordyalis is used to move Blood which is usually

stuck when there is Pain. Remember in Chinese Medicine, Herbs are usually taken in combination (called a

formula) prescribed by a Practitioner skilled in Chinese Herbology. Here at East-West Acupuncture Clinic

we have been prescribing Chinese Herbs for over 20 years.

This Chinese Herb was featured on Dr Oz, here is the link

Here’s an article with a promising study about lowering blood Pressure with eating Celery. Remember lowering your salt intake (or using none) can help and so can Acupuncture & Stress Reduction. Celery  also has a calming affect and  can help with appetite control  To read more click here

It’s a cold, wintry day with snow flurries here in Portland, Oregon. It’s great weather for warm soup! Here at East-West Acupuncture we carry a Herbal Soup Mix that’s perfect for these cold days & can build your immune system too. Did I say it adds flavor too? These Chinese Herbs can be cooked in water with chicken, tofu or veggies. Cooking helps activate their immune enhancing abilities, the herbs can be eaten, except the woody Astragulus which is removed before serving.

The Ingrediants: Lotus Seed, Lycium Fruit, Dioscorea Rhizome, Polygonatum Rhizome, Black Fungus,

Codonopsis Root, Astragulus Root and Longan Fruit.

This is available at the Clinic for $10

Cheers, Steve

Here at East-West Acupuncture Clinic, we have successfully treated many sufferers of Headaches and Migraines. Beyond the usual Bio-Medical Reasons, in this modern world we are living in our heads literally. Part of the Acupuncture/Herbal treatment is to bring the patients energy down out of the head and balance the energy of the body. Try focusing your energy on your feet, remember what it’s like to have your feet in the sand at the beach. I will often start needling at the feet & gradually move up the body. Head Q is an example of a Herbal Remedy that can be of help with Migraines it contains Feverfew, which is known to help prevent & treat migraines. To read more about the treatment of Headaches and Migraines click here

Pears of all kinds – Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, etc. – ripe, luscious, and abundant in the fall, are one of nature’s versatile healing foods. According to TCM, this fruit has a cool essence, which makes it good for relieving heat in the Lung, or any kind of dry cough, skin problem, or constipation. The Lung itself dislikes the condition of dryness and pear essence can bring soothing moisture to this organ. TCM prescribes pears (as well as kiwis) to relieve internal heat produced by radiation or chemotherapy. Pears are also a bit harder to digest than some other fruits like apples. This makes them an ideal food for fending off hunger or for dieters, because pears help the stomach to feel full. Here is a pear recipe that can help strengthen your Lung and its partner organ, the Large Intestine.

Pear and Almond Soup to Prevent Dry Coughs:

5 ripe pears

4 handfuls of almonds

2 quarts of water

honey

frest mint leaves

Take five ripe pears, any kind will do. Cut in half and remove stem and seeds. Chop pears into small pieces leaving the skin. Take four handfuls of almonds. Combine fruit and nuts with two quarts of water. Bring mixture to a boil. After it reaches the boiling point, turn down the heat and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes. Add honey and fresh mint leaves to taste. Drink one to two cups of this soup daily to enhance Lung function and help prevent those dry coughs of autumn that sometimes develop into more serious conditions.

Have you seen Goldie Hawn lately? Well this 67 year old looks half her age! How, she uses the Three Free Therapies every day: Good Diet, Exercise and Meditation

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