Warts The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the culprit causing warts of whatever variety. This virus family triggers extra cell growth. With warts, the outer layer of skin becomes thick and hard. Unsightly bumps of various sizes appear. A wart can grow anywhere a person has skin. However, they are most…
Mastitis As a brand new, first time mother, I thought that once the baby was here I was DONE. Little did I know that there would be post-partum stuff – a bit uninformed and naive, right? Then, just when I thought that I was off and running, my first…
Nosebleeds Nosebleeds are fairly common occurrences, especially with children. The location of the nose and a large number of blood vessels in the nose predispose it to bleed from time to time. The medical term for a nosebleed is epistaxis. Who knew? I have never heard that term used…
#18 -TCM Headaches – 0 Governing Vessel/Central Vessel Governing Vessel/Central (Conception) Vessel The Governing and Central Vessels are the main rivers of the body’s energies. They are two branches of the same source, one yin, and one yang. They are near perfect examples of the duality…
Shingles Overview Shingles is a viral infection. The varicella-zoster virus causes shingles. This virus also causes chickenpox. Shingles is also sometimes referred to as herpes zoster. As many virus strains do, the varicella-zoster virus can, after it has run its course in the original illness, lie dormant in…
#17 -TCM Headaches – 6 Small Intestine/Heart The Triple Warmer/Pericardium and Small Intestine/Heart – are, generally, thought of and worked with together. The season of summer describes these meridians. The explosiveness and heat of fire are also descriptive of the energy of these meridians. The first 2…
Growing Pains Do your children ever complain to you about aching and pain in their legs late at night? Do they wake up in the middle of the night because of pain in their legs? Chances are, if you consulted a doctor or pediatrician, you were told that your child…
#16 -TCM Headaches – 5 Triple Warmer/Pericardium The Triple Warmer/Pericardium and Small Intestine/Heart – are, generally, thought of and worked with together. The season of summer describes these meridians. The explosiveness and heat of fire are also descriptive of the energy of these meridians. The first 2…
Understanding Herbal Preparations Nutritional Value of Herbs The nutrients provided by herbs assist us in achieving or maintaining optimum health. Even the most common plant contains an astonishing amount of nutrients, and in overwhelmingly large amounts. The preservation of the herbs volatile oils and healing constituents must be the first…
#15 -TCM Headaches – 4 Stomach/Spleen The Stomach/Spleen Meridian pair will be the topic of the next part of this article. When we speak of “earth” people, we are speaking of those who are strong in the characteristics of this meridian. This Meridian, #4 – Earth…