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The
Editor's Corner -- April 1, 2002 |
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A hearty welcome
to all long time, and new subscribers!
The April issue
of the TCM Journal will focus on a tradition of healing outside the
immediate circle of eastern medicine. When launched, we had promised
to maintain a rounded approach to our mailing via articles on additional
alternatives, and it now seems time to deliver on that commitment.
This month's article
is entitled 'Yoga Firms Your Body', and focuses on the contribution
that this ancient practice can make to both your spiritual, and physical
state of health.
We have made some
recent changes at our network of TCM oriented internet destinations
- The
TCM Room, our Chinese Medicine discussion forum has been
updated. Guided by your feedback on the area, we have moved to a premium
provider in order to ensure improved reliability, and additional features
you had requested. The room is intended to allow open discussion between
both practitioners, and those new to TCM, so please take the time to
visit, and to post your comments, experiences, or questions on the subject.
Doing so presents a wonderful opportunity to assist and educate on this
powerful tradition.
Have you missed
previous editions of the Journal? We have recently assembled an archives
area to allow review of past issues and articles, which is now located
here.
Check below for
the usual links to interesting, TCM related news articles that we have
assembled for your perusal, and don't forget to check on the right to
see if your name is mentioned as this month's lucky winner of a $50
shopping certificate!
Explore the Journal,
and discover what the ancient practice of TCM can do for you. As always,
we openly invite your feedback and special requests, and look forward
to developing the journal to meet your requirements.
Your needs continue
to be our sole inspiration.
Sincerely,
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Our
Featured Article |
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| Yoga Firms
the Body |
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Sam Dworkis |
Approaching middle
age and beyond, we complain about losing our youth, vitality, and our
firm and youthful-looking bodies. As we age, skin loses its resilience
and begins to wrinkle and sag. Before we know it, our face is affected;
excess skin gathers around our bellies and on the backsides of our arms.
It reminds us that if we don’t do something soon, we’ll look much older
than we feel.
Although cosmetic
surgery can restore our youthful appearance, it cannot reverse aging.
We might look better, but it doesn’t improve health. An argument can
be made that improved appearance makes us “feel” better, but looking
good is; well, only an illusion of good health. There is no substitute
for actually being healthy.
Loss of body tone
is a natural phenomenon of aging and goes beyond making us look older.
It impedes circulation and contributes to ill health. There are many
ways to counter the loss of body tone and improve circulation. Most
involve physical activities; such as running, jogging, racquet sports,
swimming, gym workouts, and so on. All are effective, yet not everyone
wants to be outside during inclement weather or have gym or swimming
pool access...
read
the entire article>>>
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| Featured
Traditional Formula |
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Clear
PMS - Hei Xiao Yao San |
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Actions: |
| Feminine
oriented formula, renowned in the treatment of excessive menstruation,
fibroid cysts, irregular bleeding, endometriosis, and general pms related
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Clear PMS
is based on the formula, Hei Xiao Yao San, an herbal recipe documented
in the Concise Book on Six Medical Disciplines, which was revised in
1151 during the Song dynasty. Since these early times, Clear PMS has
been in constant use, and is said to be the most famous gynecological
formula in traditional eastern medicine.
As well as
offering effective treatment for premenstrual syndrome, the formula
is a broad spectrum women's formula which serves as a preventative to
many common female concerns, while preparing women for a gentle menopause.
For additional
information on this formula, click here
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Chinese
Medicinal Herb of the Month |
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Pinyin:
Dang Gui
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| Latin:
Angelica Sinensis |
| Component
of: Clear
Menopause , Clear
PMS , Clear
Stress |
| Western
Medical View: |
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strong uterine, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory actions. Often indicated
for such disorders as headache, chest and abdominal pain, constipation,
menstrual disorders, amenorrhoea, menorrhalgia, dysmenorrhea, functional
bleeding, anemia and palpitations. |
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Tonifies the blood,
and is said to be sweet, pungent, and warm. Dang Gui enters the heart,
liver, and spleen channels.
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Dang Gui is listed
in the Chinese pharmacopoeia as the dried root of Angelica Sinensis.
The drug is collected in late autumn, removed from rootlet and soil,
slightly dried and tied up in small bundle, placed on a shelf and smoke
dried.
Angelica Sinensis
is most commonly indicated in the treatment of gynecological disorders,
and in the treatment of anemia and rheumatism.
Considered one
of the preeminent gynecological herbs, Dang Gui nourishes the blood,
while playing a role in regulating menstruation, alleviating abdominal
cramping, and generally balancing the reproductive system.
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| Pharmacological
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In clinical testing,
Dang Gui has indicated strong uterine, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic
actions.
It has been shown
effective in controlling uterine contraction, allowing for muscular
relaxation, and thus improved blood flow to the area.
It's anti-inflammatory
actions have been shown most effective when delivered in a water based
solution, with effects that are considerably stronger than some commonly
used western medications.
Use of an essential
oil based on this herb have indicated antibacterial properties as well.
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"No one can
see their reflection in running water...
It is only
in still water that we can see."
Taoist Proverb
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