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In the Yellow Emperor's
Classic of Internal Medicine it says;
"Sages of ancient times emphasized not the treatment of disease, but
rather the prevention of its occurrence. To administer medicine to disease
which has already developed and suppress revolts - which have already begun is
comparable to the behavior of one who begins to dig a well after he has become
thirsty or one who begins to forge weapons after he has engaged in battle.
Would these actions not be too late?"
Thus, emphasis is placed on prevention of disease by maintaining a high and
balanced energy level in the body with tonifying, balancing, regulating and
cleansing herbal formulas, This is done in accordance with the principles of
TCM; Yin & Yang and the Five Elements.
 In
the West, we view the body as a machine: The heart is a pump... the bladder
and kidney's are plumbing... the brain is a computer... and so on.
Western
doctors are well trained to repair the "machines," so the treatment
approach is mostly reactive. They often have to wait for a problem to occur,
then try to cure it. Thus, disease is considered an attacking entity, which
must be destroyed. Either a powerful antibiotic eliminates the germ -- or if a
tumor, it's surgically removed. Unfortunately, this puts less emphasis on
general good health.
In
contrast, Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at sickness from another
perspective: Why was a person's immune system so weak as to succumb to the
bacteria, virus or other intruder in the first place? A
Chinese healer would ask: What are we doing to prevent a reoccurrence --
especially if antibiotics are losing their punch through over-use?
To
underscore the differences between Traditional Chinese Medicine and western
medicine, we should look at the differences in treatment between the two
systems. Gastrointestinal (stomach, digestive and intestinal) problems
represent the largest block of complaints from Americans. Yet western medicine
offers only three methods of treatment other than surgery. There are
anti-ulcer drugs (Tagamet, Zantac), over-the-counter remedies to neutralize
stomach acid (Rolaids, Tums, Maalox), and drugs that produce more mucus (Cytotex).
These products work by either blocking the production of stomach acid, or by
producing more mucus in the GI tract to create a barrier. But this only masks
the irritation and pain of hydrochloric acid on the stomach lining.
In
contrast, Chinese medicine offers dozens of herbal formulas to enhance the
digestive system's normal function. Instead of blocking symptoms, it
concentrates on the root cause so that the symptoms will not reappear. In
fact, there are dozens and dozens of separate and distinct formulas that
affect various aspects of digestive functions. There is even an entire school
of Chinese medical thought linking disease to the malfunctioning of digestion!
Herb
formulas are gentle and offer a slow but steady rate of improvement.
For example:
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With women's
menstrual and menopausal complications, there are few Western-type
treatments, except hormone replacement therapy -- with its nightmare
side-effects -- and medications like aspirin and Darvon™ that relieve
painful cramping. In contrast, Chinese herbal medicine offers formulas to
build blood, regulate the menstrual cycle, increase fertility and stop hot
flashes.
Chinese herbs also have
proven benefits against following problems:
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asthma, allergies,
migraines/headaches, insomnia,
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back & neck pain, chronic
pain, arthritis,
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carpal tunnel syndrome,
repetitive strain injuries,
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weight control, stress related
conditions,
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skin disorders,
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high/low blood pressure
Chinese
Herbal Formulas and bulk herbs
We carries a large compliment of ready-made Chinese herbal formulas and a
complete variety of bulk herbs. Would you love to try those and enjoy the
inherent natural synergies from mother nature.
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