Hello everyone! I have finally entered the blogosphere!
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Here you will find my secrets to balancing your mind, body and spirit for a healthier, happier life!
I am going to show you how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used in your everyday lives: Acupressure that can be done at home or in the office to relieve common ailments; herbal medicinals that can be used as snacks or in cooking for nutritious and healthy meals; simple Qi Gong and Tai Chi techniques to help you feel energized and strong!
And I will also answer all of your burning TCM questions!
So, what are you waiting for! Ask away!
Dr. Hsu
hi dr hsu,
saw you on dr oz program.
is there a TCM for vascular dementia? mom has it.
in reading about TCM i understand their is treatment for arthritis as it relates to pain and visual swelling. does TCM also treat chronic inflammation as seen in the CRP test or ESR test ? i think its different from regular swelling and pain.
where would i find those herbs you refer to in this blog for the flu season? are they a tea or a tablet?
thanks
thelma
Commentby tatvan — 09/25/2009 @ 10:40 AM
Thanks for watching!
The diseases you mention are in Western medical terminology. An acupuncturist would make a diagnosis and treatment plan according to Chinese Medicine terminology. It may be a different approach but the desired results can still be achieved.
That being said, acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be very effective for all kinds of arthritis. Your mother, assuming she has multi-infarct dementia (MID), which is the most common type, should be managed in a way which prevents further damage. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have shown promise in some research studies: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15510807; http://www.springerlink.com/content/n054675phg473188/; http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/ars.1999.1.4-469
Most Western pharmaceuticals were originally derived from herbs. 25% of current pharmaceuticals still have herbal components. So, remember, herbs are medicine. One should always consult with a board certified herbalist if they are gong to use herbs. Whether it is pharmaceuticals or herbals, never self-medicate.
Commentby Dr. Hsu — 09/25/2009 @ 8:27 PM