MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'herbs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:53:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174612&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fchinese-study-compares-flu-treatments-prescription-drug-vs-herbal-remedy%2F2011.08.29 During the early days of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A pandemic, the popular herbal formula maxingshigan–yinqiaosan was used widely by TCM practitioners to reduce symptoms. (It’s hard to pronounce and spell, so I’ll refer to it as M-Y.) A new study was done to test whether M-Y worked and to compare it to the prescription drug oseltamivir. It showed that M-Y did not work for the purpose it was being used for: it did not reduce symptoms, although it did reduce the duration of one sign, fever, allowing researchers to claim they had proved that it works as well as oseltamivir. “Oseltamivir Compared With the Chinese Traditional Therapy: Maxingshigan–Yinqiaosan in the Treatment of H1N1 Influenza” by Wang et al. was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine earlier this month. The stu... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174612 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:00:51 +0100 5174612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118822&cid=t_104947_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Ftry-adhd-herbs-some-surprising-facts-for-parents.php There is no doubt now that America’s children are over-drugged. Comparing ADHD statistics with EU and UK, America’s children come out on top. Risks of drug abuse and stunted development from psychostimulant ADHD drugs are now influencing parents to look at ADHD alternative treatments such as ADHD herbs. Herbs for ADHD or indeed any other medical condition is not new at all – after all, herbs were the first medicine available to mankind from the earliest times. Why choose ADHD herbs over psychostimulant drugs ? They are perfectly safe and above all are non-addictive. You can rest assured that your child will not be pushing psychostimulants that he has left over from his last ADHD prescription ! There are also no effects of withdrawal which can be a real problem with the ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118822 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036227&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcurious-about-herbal-medicine%2F2011.07.17 So, you’re curious about herbal medicine. Is there any truth to this stuff? Uncle Howie tells you that he read in the National Enquirer about an herb that has better antibacterial effects on cuts and scrapes than Neosporin ointment — never mind that Neosporin is composed of three different antibiotics that come originally from bacteria themselves. So you set out on a quest to purchase some of this herb, known colloquially as goldenseal. When you go to your local Whole Hippie Dump-a-Load-of-Cash Emporium you find goldenseal alright, in about twenty different forms. On one side of the aisle are containers with loose, crushed up leaves and roots that look like medical marijuana. On a shelf, you find see-through capsules that seem to contain a powdered version of the herb. Down the aisle a... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036227 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:00:14 +0100 5036227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803133&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnewborns-commonly-given-dietary-supplements-and-teas-linked-to-seizures%2F2011.05.10 About 9% of infants are given dietary botanical supplements or teas as young as 1 month old, prompting government researchers to warn physicians to look for side effects and other health risks. Supplement use is common. Parents use them to help with fussiness, digestion, colic, and relaxation. Parents like them because there’s no prescription required, they’re traditional to many cultures, and they’re marketed as “natural.” But, caution the authors of a paper that appeared in the journal Pediatrics, such supplements’ purity and potency are unregulated, they can interact with prescription medicines, they may contain heavy metals or other contaminants, and they may not adapt well to a newborn’s metabolism and body weight. Supplement use is also commo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803133 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:05:51 +0100 4803133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670233&cid=t_104947_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-which-herbs-are-beneficial.php This article reviews the current evidence for herbs and plant extracts that show any benefits when used as alternative therapies for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD in Children. Herbal and natural remedies range from Standardized Plant Extracts such as BE55, Sedative Herbs, Kava, Gingko Biloba and St. John’s Wort. Whilst scientific studies have been conducted in various mental disorders, reliable studies in ADHD are few. The current evidence points to Standardized Plant Extracts as a potential natural alternative for ADHD in children. Introduction Herbal remedies have been used for a long time for their sedative or anti-anxiety properties as well as their possible enhancement of memory and cognition. Some of the difficulties in assessing the potential of some of thes... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670233 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4670233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658382&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fherbalists-if-ancient-wisdom-exists-so-does-ancient-stupidity%2F2011.03.30 David Kroll’s recent article on thunder god vine is a great example of what can be learned by using science to study plants identified by herbalists as therapeutic. The herbalists’ arsenal can be a rich source of potential knowledge. But Kroll’s article is also a reminder that blindly trusting herbalists’ recommendations for treatment can be risky. Herbal medicine has always fascinated me. How did early humans determine which plants worked? They had no record-keeping, no scientific methods, only trial and error and word of mouth. How many intrepid investigators poisoned themselves and died in the quest? Imagine yourself in the jungle: which plants would you be willing to try? How would you decide whether to use the leaf or the root? How would you decide whether to chew the raw leaf... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658382 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:00:06 +0100 4658382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658471&cid=t_104947_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fproven-herbs-and-tips-to-cure-adhdadd-fast.php There are alternative remedies that one can use that will help with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and that can be the benefit of ADHD and herbs. Ginkgo biloba is probably the most popular herbal product recommended to enhance brain function.  Studies have shown that it does help with symptoms of ageing and memory loss and it has also been reported to enhance memory function in children, helping them to concentrate and focus better. Herbal remedies can also be used to detoxify your child’s system, improve their immune system and also improve circulation to their brain by increasing the supply of good nutrients and also the removal of toxic compounds.  These detoxifying herbs include psyllium husk powder (aids in elimination), garlic, milk thistle, parsley, red cl... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658471 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4658471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214318&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FUrdwfDQsBQc%2F One of the most important reasons Chinese herbal medicine is different than the majority of Western herbal medicine because of its intentionally constructed formulas of multiple herbs.  Where herbs are abstracted from their formulas and extracted to reveal their constituent components, the results are usually disappointing.  I have personally found the most success with formulas when I seek (and manage) to fully appreciate the structure of a formula.  This, unfortunately, is not very often a simple task. The way most students learn about formula structure is twofold.  First, students learn herbal combinations and interpret all formulas based on the combinations they contain.  Second, if they’re diligent, they learn some version of Jun, Chen, Zuo, Shi (Emperor, Minister, Assistan... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214318 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:48:57 +0100 4214318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162986&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F-b1vy3qJscQ%2Frosemary-in-autumn.html Hello everyone! The above picture is of a rosemary plant that we planted this year. The fallen leaves that surround it are from one of our favorite trees. This year the leaves remained green during the entire summer (normally they are red for most of the summer). Just when we wondered if the leaves would turn color, they did, and the kids and I marveled at the beauty of the brilliant array of reds the tree displayed. That night a hail storm came and the tree began to drop all of its beautiful red leaves, not only were we grateful we got to enjoy the beauty of its display before they fell to the ground, but we were also reminded to stop and take time to notice the amazing lessons that nature has to teach us. Ella (my 3 year old) asked "why can't the leaves stay?" We spent the day talking ab... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162986 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:24:00 +0100 4162986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139357&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FWoVs0_pXtBw%2Fherbal-energetics-with-kiva-rose-guest.html I am excited to have guest herbal columnist Kiva Rose on my blog today. Kiva Rose is a well-known herbal blogger, and co-founder of the Traditions in Western Herbalism Conference. Kiva is finally coming out with her secrets of how she learns so much about plants without using books. Her plant monographs, like the one below, are famous for their deep exploration into herbs that you will not find in other places. Click here to learn just HOW she does it. Earth Apple: The Bittersweet Medicine of Chamomile By Kiva Rose I am excited to finally be able to go deeper into explaining herbal energetics in my upcoming course, Herb Energetics Let’s begin with an herb we all know and love, chamomile. However, do you REALLY know Chamomile? Chamomile means “earth apple” which is easy to... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139357 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:49:00 +0100 4139357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802597&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fhow-do-you-make-sun-tea.html Early this week I spent some time thinking about Sun Tea. I love iced tea, but there's nothing like taking advantage of the hot, sunny days to brew your tea in a jar outside in the sun.When I first made sun tea, it was a simple process, and still is. Years ago I didn't know about sweeteners like Stevia, and never thought of sweetening my tea with honey, it was always lemon and sweet 'n low. And mint! Oh I never added mint to my tea! What a cool flavor it adds.If you's like to read my sun tea story, and recipe, and other helpful things about the tea, please visit Simply Sumptuous Sun Tea. Enjoy!Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets) Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802597 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:09:00 +0100 3802597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726681&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2F2_QN_YuShfc%2F Conclusion of the Pungent + Sweet = Yang Qi experiment) Part 4 (Beginning of the Sweet + Sour = Fluids experiment).  You’re on part 5, the conclusion of the Sweet + Sour = Fluids experiment, right now! Flavors Experience This section contains the experiences felt during the ingestion of each herb and pairings. Calibration Herbs The calibration process was to know the intimate experience of the herbs from a personal perspective and have a knowing that converged in a way that the authors of the Tang Ye Jing had.  Therefore, much of this is poetic serving a pivot role for the further experiences. This is a rehashing from the first experiement. Dang Shen The simple act of sipping this herb allowed for relaxation to pour through my entire body. Hints of warm milk were hidden in this a... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726681 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:14:21 +0100 3726681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706787&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FTDSQnSjxfaI%2F You will remember not too long ago when Mitesh, a student at NCNM, released some very interesting information about an experiment he was doing concerning the flavors of Chinese herbs, their combinations, and their impact on human physiology.  Well, he completed a continuation of the project for this latest term project and has consented to let me share his findings with all of you. I want to apologize for the formatting – I’m actually on vacation and have limited time to put this together.  Sometimes, copying and pasting from other programs (like Microsoft Word) can be pretty tricky.  Hopefully, it will still be readable. I’ll also have another student project to share sometime soon.  It’s one student’s multi-disciplinary exploration of the energetics of C... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706787 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:00:23 +0100 3706787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676776&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2Fhkn-THf-BKM%2F In theory, I would be releasing my latest column about Western philosophy and Chinese medicine right about now.  However, because of vacations and a recent illness, that is going to have to wait.  In it’s place, until I feel ready to release something, I will release a series of posts on Chinese philosophy – specifically the Hexagrams of the Yijing. As most of you know, in school at NCNM we are grounded in Chinese symbolism and cosmology before anything else.  We use the organ clock as a way to organize our thinking about these symbols – which helps us develop an incredibly rich picture of the human body and the world in which we all live. A friend has been asking me to do a post about the hexagrams for a while, and I’ve been putting her off (sorry, Yael).  I do... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676776 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:25:25 +0100 3676776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662801&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2Fchinesemedicine%2Ffiles.me.com%2Fericbenjamingrey%2Fgyphb3.mp3 Another aspect to the more advanced Chinese herb learning method that I teach is diving into the huge amount of information concerning where herbs grow up.  Using the metaphor of the growth and development of a human being, it is undeniable that where we grow up influences the people we end up becoming.  The same is true of Chinese herbs! I was going to write out this article, but I just couldn’t manage to sit in front of the computer, typing.  So, I made a podcast instead.  Enjoy it!  Inside, I talk about why I love the herb method I teach, why location matters when it comes to Chinese herbs, and I do a very small bit of application with one of your friends and mine, Chenpi – aurantium – citrus peel. If you are having trouble playing the podcast in your browser wind... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662801 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:14:30 +0100 3662801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644886&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FtmRzfBbYKgE%2F Quite some time ago, before the changes that are currently sweeping Deepest Health, I promised that I would discuss an “herb learning method” and eventually develop it into a course of some kind.  Well, those wheels are turning again.  You can already get a basic report about the first stages of the method by signing up for our newsletter. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll unpack some more advanced pieces of the method – including some application.  We’re getting closer to the point where I can release a fuller version of the method. First, I want to refresh your memory with some basic background material.  I think about herbs in a similar way as I think about people.  They have names, faces, general personalities.  They have families, friends, favori... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644886 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:17:56 +0100 3644886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603711&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FuS6eEvlmP4I%2F Just a quick post to let you know about some changes on the site.  I’ll be updating you with a few more short posts in the coming days, and probably intermittently for several months.  Just showing you around the new digs! I’ve done something that I was a bit frightened to do - I actually put some of my thoughts down on (electronic) paper and packaged it up for public consumption.  That may sound funny – obviously I do that all the time in blog entries.  But, there’s something very DIFFERENT about doing it as a PDF – something that someone can easily take away, share, and read in 20 years (!) if they so choose. I’ve made this report free – with one caveat.  I want folks to sign up for our new, free Chinese medicine focused newsletter. To get t... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603711 Thu, 27 May 2010 01:30:55 +0100 3603711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573969&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F05%2Ftime-to-watch-my-culinary-herbs-grow.html I do love this time of year, the winter was cold and harsh, dramatic weather in the spring with much snow then much rain and flooding, but now all is green and beautiful. So is the changing of the seasons...like life, there are ups and downs.If I were to judge how things were over the winter for my gardens, I'd have to say they were happy, as the plants have all come up healthy and are thriving with little help from me so far. Let me share a few of the culinary herbs in my garden this year. Lemon BalmOreganoMint Actually all three of the plants above are from the mint family, this is why they like to take over the area of the garden they are growing in.  They are hearty and tolerate fairly harsh conditions, like relatively poor soils, heat, and drought within reason. I also ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573969 Mon, 17 May 2010 16:35:00 +0100 3573969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511649&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FBFKDSjZgr4Q%2F Here is the remainder of the Song dynasty travelogue about Fuzi, translated by Heiner Fruehauf. I hope you have enjoyed this exclusive translation.  You might want to pop over to the Classical Pearls Facebook page to discuss this article, and Fuzi in general.  I’ll see you there, or in the comments on this post. Click here if you would like to read the first part of the travelogue. —   The quality of the harvested root is entirely dependent on the care that has been taken in the process of cultivating the crop. Rich people always get the highest quality product, while poor people can rarely afford the highest grade. Sometimes the crop is harvested during the 7th month, yielding a product referred to as “Early Water” (Zaoshui), the roots of which are too small to fit snug... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511649 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3511649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505023&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FFKEGy5-U48M%2F Conclusions It would appear that there was no convergence of experience with my second baseline when testing either the Sweet and Sour combination herbs or the Sweet and Pungent herbs. However, the combination of the two calibration herbs seemed to lend itself to the stated experience in the Neijing. I can therefore make a preliminary statement that Sweet and Salty settle the Shen for a meditative experience. Whereas Sweet and Bitter may have something do with cleaning and settling the blood. I am concerned that I may have misinterpreted the Tang Ye Jing flavors assignments, where I switched Salty and Bitter columns. This may not be a big error other than flipping the converged experience of calibration herbs from Sweet and Salty to Sweet and Bitter. But I would like to either confirm this... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505023 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:00:36 +0100 3505023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499192&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FmxDzp1SU8U8%2F Many of you may know that I work with Heiner Fruehauf, who was one of the founders of the Classical Chinese Medicine program at NCNM.  He still teaches there, but has several other projects as well.  Two are accessible online: Classicalchinesemedicine.org : a fantastic educational resource for people interested in the roots of Chinese medicine.  Heiner is really building something special there.  Note:  CCM.org is currently down as they upgrade.  It’s going to be 100% more fantastic when it re-launches. Classicalpearls.org : Home of easily the most effective and Classically based encapsulated herbal formulas.  Based on the research and clinical work of Dr. Fruehauf, I use them personally in my own practice as well as being a willing advocate of them whenever people will liste... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499192 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:00:08 +0100 3499192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487225&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FEh-L-_OQ1oo%2Fget-home-apothecary-with-angie-goodloe.html I am in the process of moving my 2 blogs to one website. I don't want anyone to miss out. In the meantime I want to post all of my herbal events (herb walks, articles, news) on my facebook fan page. There is only one problem. For some reason I have an easier time getting people on my personal page and no one knows about my fan page! To inspire people to move over to the fan page I wanted to offer a free gift! If you are already a fan- you will be receiving access to the course as well on April 26th:)Become a fan on my facebook page between now and April 25th and I will hook you up with the Home Apothecary course on April 26th! http://www.facebook.com/AngieGoodloeThe Home Apothecary MP3 audio is nearly 3 hours of instruction! All you need to do if you are interested in the Home Apothecary l... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487225 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:43:00 +0100 3487225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482994&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2Fltk8v-rs50A%2F Here’s the second section of Mitesh’s paper, a continuation of last weeks’ post on the topic.  This is more set-up and mostly covers information about the herbs he used, including the Blue Poppy translations of each herb as described in the Shennong Bencao Jing.  He also explains the reasoning behind some of his herb choices, sometimes citing scholar and clinician Heiner Fruehauf. PS:  I will announce the results of the Deepest Health Reader Survey shortly, and have just contacted the winner of the Living Meridian Acupuncture Charts.  If I get permission from that person, I will divulge their name.  Thanks everyone for your time and input! Herb Selection and Essential Information Note on references : The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing version used was the Blue Poppy translat... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482994 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:02:26 +0100 3482994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378415&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F3-things-we-think-are-cool-2%2F Clementine Vintage Clothing Three neat things we like, from us to you, in no particular order: 1. Clementine Vintage Clothing in the tiny upstate town of Andes, New York. But they do online orders and ship! Nice website, too. 2. Blessed Herbs, a family-owned company in rural Massachusetts. What can we say? We like the way their gentle cleanses clean out our insides. 3. Design Sponge. Just a very nifty website. About design. Not sponges. photo: Dan Mayers Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378415 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:20:51 +0100 3378415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342783&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FYXUjzsD60MQ%2F I’ve been working with students explicitly for about a year now, teaching at NCNM. I think I will be continuing to do this, as the activity suits me and it also forces me to keep studying. I find that I want to teach about learning a lot, even though I do like teaching about herbs and other explicitly Chinese medicine related concepts. I think this is because while there are a lot of ways to get information about herbs and Chinese herbal traditions, there aren’t a lot of people talking about learning. My students seem hungry for guidance, reassurance and anecdotes related to my path in learning Chinese medicine. When I look at the most popular posts on this blog, they are posts that point to that layer of experience. Thinking on this, I realize that there’s just not a lot... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342783 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:29:19 +0100 3342783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269792&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2F5B4VcFtTpfk%2F I have a feeling I’m going to get in trouble for my teaching. It’s not that I’m that revolutionary, or that I really even know that much more than my students. It’s just that my fundamental orientation towards the universe is to be always, always asking questions. I don’t always need to let those questions come out of my mouth (undergrad philosophy students, take notice!) but they are always in there. In particular, I tend to question fundamentals. Fundamentals, here, are those basic concepts that act as building blocks for entire edifices of knowledge. Fundamentals, here, are also those things that people most often tend to take for granted.   It’s just the philosopher in me, some might say. But, I could just have easily learned the habit in m... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269792 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:29:52 +0100 3269792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239787&cid=t_104947_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FBOHRlH_EqJQ%2Fcomplimentary-alternative-medicine-cancer Seems like alternative medicine and diets never get rational airtime. Some people slam them, writing off as quackery anything non-allopathic. Others become super cheerleaders letting alternative medicine and diets engulf their identity in a creepy almost cult like fashion. Neutral patients are left in the middle with little rational, scientific based information nor sensible peer support conversations about “natural” health and healing. On discussion boards it seems everyone’s either adamantly defending products and regimens with absurd anecdotes (quite different from sensible coping strategies) or they’re bashing the hell out things. Few readers learn anything other than propaganda for or against. I’m a big fan of patients being proactive, whether it is about alternative... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239787 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:35:16 +0100 3239787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3236060&cid=t_104947_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FBOHRlH_EqJQ%2Fcomplimentary-alternative-medicine-cancer Seems like alternative medicine and diets never get rational airtime. Some people slam them, writing off as quackery anything non-allopathic. Others become super cheerleaders letting alternative medicine and diets engulf their identity in a creepy almost cult like fashion. Neutral patients are left in the middle with little rational, scientific based information nor sensible peer support conversations about “natural” health and healing. On many cancer chatrooms and discussion boards smart patients share tips on how to best manage chemo side effects or the pros and cons of surgical procedures. But on discussion boards where someone mentions alternative medicine all bets are off: everyone’s either adamantly defending products and regimens with absurd anecdotes (quite different from... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3236060 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:24:11 +0100 3236060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231780&cid=t_104947_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FBOHRlH_EqJQ%2Fcomplimentary-alternative-medicine-cancer Seems like alternative medicine and diets never get rational airtime. Some people slam them, writing off as quackery anything non-allopathic. Others become super cheerleaders letting alternative medicine and diets engulf their identity in a creepy almost cult like fashion. Neutral patients are left in the middle with little rational, scientific based information nor sensible peer support conversations about “natural” health and healing. On many cancer chatrooms and discussion boards smart patients share tips on how to best manage chemo side effects or the pros and cons of surgical procedures. But on discussion boards where someone mentions alternative medicine all bets are off: everyone’s either adamantly defending products and regimens with absurd anecdotes (quite different from... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231780 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:59:09 +0100 3231780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231440&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8281 A recent medical review advises that Herbal remedies, heart drugs don’t mix Some herbal remedies may increase the potency of prescription drugs for heart disease or make them less effective, a team of experts concluded. Mixing herbs and drugs also could cause serious heart rhythm problems and bleeding, according to the review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Use of herbal supplements among elderly patients is especially concerning because they typically have more than one disease, take multiple medications and already are at greater risk of bleeding, the report said. Previous studies have sounded alarms about use of herbal supplements which are not regulated like traditional medicines. This review examined how supplements and cardiovascular drugs may i... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231440 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3231440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3223385&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FCmDnKhMjV5E%2Fherbalist-101-course-special-price.html Hello everyone- we are counting our blessings in these tough economic times!Use the code BLESSINGS for a limited time and sign up for herbalist 101 for only $35.00-regular price 65.00!!!!Hope to see you there!Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3223385 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:32:00 +0100 3223385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185509&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FYaOhv-MPyHU%2Feasy-bath-herbs.html I love baths! Ever since I can remember, if things were not going my way I would escape into the bathtub, I would stay there until I was a complete raisin! My mom used to call me a 'water baby' because I loved the water so much. Some of my best insights have 'came to me' while I was having a nice soak in the tub. Many times too, I would leave the tub with my problems going down the drain... literally.When a friend or client is stressed I ask them if they can work in a bath (preferably with herbs!) I often tell moms with older kids, tell your kids "no interruptions unless it is an emergency" (a real one, like someone is bleeding or there is a fire) ignore all the door pounding, the 'mom can you ____" and the occasional screams- we are talking 40 minutes tops- what could happen (wink). As fa... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185509 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:02:00 +0100 3185509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146106&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FT7J3FGQGKLQ%2F As a first-year student, I was so blown away by everything I was learning in school for Chinese Medicine, I couldn’t keep my mind straight. I was being rearranged, challenged on every level. I really couldn’t have blogged about the questions I was having if I tried. During my second year, things were less windswept but busier – that was my strongest blogging year during my tenure at NCNM. My third and fourth years were *much* busier in terms of work at school, work outside of school – the blogging clip declined. Also, while I was more able to formulate relevant questions, I was less likely to actually pose them. Why? Part bravado, part fear, part exhaustion. Bravado might be the wrong word, let me explain. Learning something new, especially something as new as Chine... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146106 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:27:58 +0100 3146106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124630&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FI7sezYinDdY%2F Many practitioners and proprietors of herbal pharmacies are under the mistaken impression that the purchase, storage and prescription of Mahuang (Ephedra) is illegal. It isn’t. I guess I could just keep this post short like that, because it’s really all that needs to be said, but let’s be a little more verbose – shall we? I was reminded about this issue by a student at NCNM, my friend Tim Rudowsky. He’s an enterprising fellow, always researching, and apparently this issue piqued his interest. See, at the NCNM school pharmacy, students are unable to use Mahuang. Students and professors who have a strong preference for Classical formulas often lament this fact. It’s an issue of particular concern during this time of the year in the cold, wet, windy Columbi... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124630 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:00:52 +0100 3124630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082631&cid=t_104947_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FV-j5G7cBoeE%2F Written by Vincent Kovar The art of memory, or Ars Memorativa in the Latin, has fascinated us since…well, I can’t quite remember. From the ancient Greeks to early Christian monks, scholars have employed a number of mental techniques in training their minds to keep track of the burgeoning field of human knowledge. Nowadays however, there seem to be so many more things to keep track of. Not only is the overall amount of human knowledge growing at an exponential rate but each of us is expected to memorize a dizzying array of minutiae. From what floor our dentist office is on, to an average of seven passwords and PIN numbers per person, we use our memories more than ever before. It should come as no surprise however, that those clever ancients were willing to put their memory where their ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082631 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:28:16 +0100 3082631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984922&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FdTbgj7_2Evw%2Famazing-art-by-jesse-wolf-hardin.html Notice the beautiful new header! Thank you so much Wolf for the awesome portrait of me, my daughter Ella; Strong, Fiery, Deliberate, Wild pony! and my son Wyatt; Gentle, Smart, Happy, Spunky cub! Now would also be the perfect time to mention that Anima is offering some great new correspondence courses- check out their offerings here!In other news, look for more blog posts, updates on the herbal list, and a new course especially for Moms after the first of the year! The new course I am working on will be all about mothering; balance in the home, self care, inner work and setting the example (and herbal remedies!).In the meantime Ella's 3rd Birthday is coming up on the 21st! We will be having a small celebration at our home. I have been working on needle felting some handmade gifts of some o... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984922 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:11:00 +0100 2984922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984923&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FFk9RJAXyiKc%2F I have to admit to some weirdness around the concept of “constitution.” This is absolutely unfounded, I have no clinical or theoretical information to back up my feeling. I think I’ve just seen this concept be misused. Once you get an idea in your head that a patient is a “Chaihu person,” or a “Bladder CF,” or a “Shaoyang patient,” it seems to be a little difficult to think outside that box. It offends my desire to meet the patient where they are without preconceptions. Now, don’t get me wrong, I realize that this is part of what WE DO in Chinese medicine in particular and natural medicine in general. We look at the gestalt of the patient, and we make a helpful generalization about their condition and the treatment that is likely ... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984923 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:00:41 +0100 2984923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912347&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FwaBOjeTXNr0%2F So, I didn’t write much about using the faculty of sight in learning Chinese herbs. That’s mostly because I’m doing other research about it, particularly around the doctrine of signatures and I’d prefer to write more when I have more to say. I’m already retooling my NCNM class for next year based on what I’ve learned. Let it suffice to say for now that, in class, we enjoyed ourselves working with our eyes. Overall, one of the most interesting things I learned is that many have resistance many people have to just sitting with something and looking at it. Maybe it’s because so many cultures find it rude to stare? I don’t think the plants care. Anyway… Many people seem to believe that what they see at first glance is as much as there is to... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912347 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:38:56 +0100 2912347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894651&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2Fsst10aMw9O8%2Fkids-and-herbs-naturally-simple-class.html Kids and Herbs is Live! This is what I have been working on for the past few months! This is why the blog has been so slow! Only so much time with 2 little ones!There is tons of info and over 7 hours of instruction!This was so much fun!Kids and Herbs- a naturally simple course for parents herbalist Angie Goodloe The coolest part of this is for one week only, Kimberly and John Gallagher the creators of Wildcraft are giving away a FREE Wildcraft game with the course! The launch is at 9 am PST this morning!We had so much fun creating this course. I have to thank John Gallagher, L.Ac., CCH from herbmentor and learning herbs for all of the work he put into this, as well as putting up with my TOTAL ignorance when it comes to technology!If you are not a member of the learning herbs email list, an... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894651 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:39:00 +0100 2894651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2875993&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7967 A Cochrane review suggests that some Chinese herbal medicines may help to prevent diabetes (together with lifestyle changes) but more research is needed The researchers considered data from 16 clinical trials including 1,391 people who received 15 different herbal formulations. According to their findings, combining herbal medicines with lifestyle changes is twice as effective as lifestyle changes alone at normalising patients’ blood sugar levels. Those given the herbal formulations were less likely to develop full blown diabetes during the study period. Trials included in the review lasted from one month to two years. No adverse effects were reported in any of the trials. “Our results suggest that some Chinese herbal medicines can help to prevent diabetes, but we really need ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2875993 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2875993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855792&cid=t_104947_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLnv8OZRl3EY%2Fhow-to-chicken-stock.php This post fits in quite nicely with my comfort food week.  Chicken stock is the base for many wonderful dishes, and in itself is a wonderful meal with some added veggies, shredded chicken, and some noodles (or matzo balls).  We were a little under the weather last weekend and so my mom came over and made some chicken soup for us.  The base of chicken soup is a good, hearty stock.  It either makes or breaks the dish, and when you've got so few ingredients as chicken noodle soup does, every one of those ingredients needs to be top notch.My mom's chicken stock is my favorite.  I think it's because she adds ginger to it, which gives it a little zing.  The recipe below is for simply stock.  If you want to make chicken noodle soup out of it, boil some carrots, ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855792 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2855792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832359&cid=t_104947_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FREb1ujS141E%2Fthe-enchanted-broccoli-forest.php This dish is one that evokes many childhood memories for me.  My mom used to make this for us when I was younger and last night, I made it for the first time for my daughter.  It was just as I remembered it- flavorful and so fun to make and look at.  Leah, David and I loved it.  It was so great for me to watch Leah eating something that I used to eat as a child.  The Enchanted Broccoli Forest is the recipe that the cookbook is named after.  It's a herbed rice pilaf that has broccoli florets coming up out of it.  If you have kids (or anyone) who doesn't like to eat broccoli, this is a great way to get them to.  How fun is food that looks like a forest?  It's not low carb- it's mostly rice.  But if you have room in your diet for some carbs, t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832359 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2832359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774744&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2F9LOov05R20Q%2F I’m busily working on my next post on the relational method of learning Chinese herbs. I’ll get it out as soon as possible. However, as I’ve been working on this series, something else has been unfolding. I thought I would share it with all of you – my version of shouting it from the rooftops! I was hired to teach a class at NCNM – Herbs lab! The Herbs lab accompanies the single herbs and combinations class. In times past, a variety of formats have been used. I, of course, plan to bring the relational method into play as well as using all the skills I have learned (and will learn) from the incomparable Willem Larsen and Evan Gardner to co-create a community of engaged, rooted learner-teachers. I’m really, really excited. It’s the class I always wan... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774744 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:35:22 +0100 2774744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757951&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FvFZwiZuZGXQ%2F In my last article, I mentioned my idea that the best way to learn Chinese herbs is through what I’m calling the “relational method.” Before we can dive headlong into the process I am describing, we need to prepare some ground. Today, I want to talk a little about learning in general, relationship styles and relationships skills. My motivation for doing this is twofold. First, I really believe that an astonishing number of people looking to learn aren’t really sure how they do that best. Yes, folks, there is more than one way to take in information. The way you learned in grade school is NOT necessarily the best one. Second, the nature of my developing theories on teaching and learning are deeply interwoven with the relational method of learning Chinese herbs. I thi... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757951 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:51:27 +0100 2757951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2744176&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FAOdydrHXZNM%2F I’ve been working on developing some courses I want to teach. I plan to teach them online, via an extension of Deepest Health, but also some using the Gift Economy model at my clinic – Watershed Community Wellness. Some of these courses will be geared toward Chinese medicine students and practitioners who are having a difficult time resonating with herbs, or already resonate and want to go deeper. I’ve worked hard over these last few years to deepen my own relationship with herbs, so I’ve tried pretty much every technique one could dream of – in some ways, this suits me ideally to teach classes about the topic. However, it’s been a while since I’ve taught formally. The last time I taught was in the context of academic Philosophy, quite some time ag... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2744176 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:54:11 +0100 2744176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734159&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FD3vMPBNw14w%2F At our new clinic, Watershed Community Wellness, we will be hosting and teaching a number of classes and other gatherings. Brandt Stickley, renown pulse teacher and Gift Economy visionary is currently teaching classes in Contemporary Pulse Diagnosis, for example. We will be offering free classes for patients about herbal formula preparation, eating in alignment with the seasons, Qigong healing, self massage and much more. We also hope to become a hub for co-teaching and sharing experiences for Chinese medicine and massage practitioners and students concerning a wide variety of topics from cosmology to website creation to moving beyond the Community Acupuncture model. Today, I’m happy to announce a new class offering of interest to anyone who would like to understand the basics of Cla... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734159 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:08:41 +0100 2734159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730232&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2Fzg8ooD-Gd7c%2Fpaul-berner-vit-d-cold-and-flu-vitamins.html Wanted to share these great videos from Paul as well...Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730232 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:29:00 +0100 2730232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695497&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FUjtaw8zyV0Y%2F This article is already ridiculously long. However, let it suffice to say that I found many documents I had downloaded from the internet or scanned from books at the library – all pertaining to this formula or one of its variants. Again, as I further uncover, digitize, clarify and organize my vast library of data not only will I have the great experience of reengaging with that material but I will make it easier to access and more accessible to the AI of Devonthink. Thanks for reading! Related posts:Why Chinese herbal formula science is the most advanced medicine out thereHow Devonthink is blowing my mind and rekindling my love for Chinese Medicine (Part 1/2)Questions for the ancients Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: Deepest Health: Explori... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695497 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:59:33 +0100 2695497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691642&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2Fgcm3t4PwP5o%2Fhow-to-become-master-herbalist-in.html Here is the continuations of Paul Bergner's article- If you missed it here is part 1Please feel free to comment!How to become a master herbalist in Thirty Years or more part 2Mastery of any topic is attained after years to decades of becomingfully engaged not only in the field, but being constantly engaged witha level of rigor and practice that steadily expands and also deepensunderstanding of the facts and principles of that field or topic. Themaster brings the subject completely alive in their own being andexperience. Ultimately their career is characterized by various“threshhold events” of understanding and insight which contribute newunderstanding for the current generation and a legacy for futuregenerations. Those thresholds are made possible by an intuitivesynthesis of many facts... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691642 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:53:00 +0100 2691642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667563&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2Fq_UPIGEt2Aw%2F Hey folks, I’m still trying to settle on the right publishing schedule. I’m going to let weekends be pretty loose, publishing sometimes but not others. I’m also going to move the topics around a bit to be more conducive to writing great articles for you folks. When I settle on the right schedule, I’ll create icons for each – then you’ll know I’m serious. :) For now, I’m going to move the heaviest topic (Herbs and Acupuncture) deeper into the week. We’ll see how I can shift things around. For now – please enjoy this handpicked list of my Top 8 favorite articles on Deepest Health having to do primarily with herbs and acupuncture. One of my earliest articles, about an herb I don’t even use – Mu Zei, horsetail. It’s... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667563 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:46:56 +0100 2667563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2664032&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2Fea29Dfs0VrU%2Fdevils-club-mountain-berries-baneberry.html Top 3- Pic 1 Thimble berry (rubus sp) 2 Red Huckleberry Vaccinium parvifolium (today they were a bit tart, but I like this flavor) they are at their peek of ripeness right now. The leaves are alternate along the stem (pic 3), snow berry is white and the leaves of that plant and the bush itself look similar but they are opposite (across from each other) along the stem, keep this in mind when you are trying to ID the plant if there are no berries on it (clearly if they are white berries they are snowberry).Next 3 are Devil's Club I wrote about this a few years back hereThe leaves are huge! The pic does not do it justice, there are even spines under the leaves (so I found when I went to look under one to snap the shot of the stem) Really amazing plant! You really have to be in it's presence t... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2664032 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 22:10:00 +0100 2664032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2660833&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FLWVq7okXzzo%2Fhanging-out-with-bees-and-other-plant.html The bees just love this oregano! I was marveling at how many bees were actually on the plant when suddenly one flies literally about 5 inches from my face and stayed there in mid air... as if to say 'what the heck are you doing here?' I was grateful that after he got a good look at me he flew away- then they all seemed OK with me hanging out... I was able to get this pic of the bee that said 'hello'.The lemon balm seems to be doing pretty well to spite the heat...Further up the mountain there are plenty of shady spots to get a little break from the heat... beneath this tree is a nice place to sit...Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2660833 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:20:00 +0100 2660833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657780&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FRamD5Buo3Kw%2F I’m positively buried in a ton of unbelievably exciting business work, all of which will be coming out in a series of posts sometime in the not-too-distant future. When I’m not working on that stuff, I’m hiding from the brutal heatwave that is currently crouching over my fair city, Portland. However, I’ve found some time to engage in a rather lively conversation in the comments on my recent post about a post on another blog concerning the Lingshu and the superior physician. This discussion, and a conversation I’ve been in with a close friend for the last year, has me thinking about the future of Chinese medicine. It should be noted that, as an American, I’m almost certainly talking about the American profession of Chinese medicine – as different pl... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657780 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:15:30 +0100 2657780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657781&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FXxMiJZP-p40%2Fsimple-easy-effective-getting-started.html When I was in my Taekwondo class in college (1991)- I will never forget Grandmaster Tae Hong Choi saying "simple, easy, effective". He said this several times throughout class. He would heatedly remind us of this when we tried to make the simple complicated. When everyone first enters class their thoughts are Taekwondo must be fancy and magical- or it takes someone with special powers or abilities to have 'the gift'. They have all seen the movies with the fancy moves that look almost magical- they believe the hype *I should add here that the magical part is connecting with the energy... this could be compared to plants too, but this is for another post:).Master Choi was a champion, he was famous at my college for the picture of him breaking several concrete slabs with his head (far from th... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657781 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:26:00 +0100 2657781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649155&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FPXcJj3kZY-M%2F It’s a scorcher here in Portland – a place known for its cool, wet climate. We’re in the middle of a heatwave that’s bringing us three consecutive triple digit days. I spent most of yesterday having fantastic business meetings at my clinic, Watershed Community Wellness. I also had a great time setting up the medicinary. As I was putting the herbs in their places, I remembered a recent reader question about how to find decent Chinese herbs. I have been researching and purchasing Chinese herbs since the beginning of my third year in school. Most herb companies will allow you to create student accounts. This was a fantastic opportunity for me, because I was able to sample the quality of various companies’ herbs, think about pricing and what I really wanted to car... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649155 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:36:11 +0100 2649155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621918&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdeepesthealth.com%2Fpodpress_trac%2Ffeed%2F666%2F0%2F3tgeq4.mp3 On this inaugural day of the New Era here at Deepest Health, I would like to offer something long overdue.  You may remember a particularly engaging podcast interview series with Arnaud Versluys PhD, LAc who practices here in Portland, OR but teaches Chinese herbal medicine all over the world.  He has recently created the Institute for Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM) which I hope to be working with for the rest of my days.  If you haven’t already, I recommend you sign up for and participate in his forum, and check out his upcoming class offerings. In case you lost the links: The first part of the Arnaud Versluys interview The second part of the Arnaud Versluys interview And now, without further delay – listen to the final portion.  It is a shorter section, focused o... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621918 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:49:32 +0100 2621918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588199&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7413 MedPageToday reports Chinese herbal medicine provided relief to symptoms of endometriosis that was equivalent or superior to conventional therapies following laparoscopic surgery, a systematic review indicated. Action Points Explain to patients that Chinese herbal medicine appeared to relieve postsurgical endometriosis symptoms at least as well as conventional medical therapy. The findings were based on a retrospective review of a large database and involved a small number of patients.Herbal medicine achieved symptom relief comparable to that of gestrinone but with fewer side effects, Andrew Flower, PhD, of Southampton University in Ringmer, England, and colleagues reported in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The pregnancy rate was similar with either treatment. Compared with d... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588199 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2588199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570935&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FlGtnbtmCu5k%2Fgrowing-plants-that-attract-wildlife.html Check out my article in the July issue of American College Of Health Science newsletter! Find it on page 4 How to help children discover the wonders of nature: Growing plants that attract wildlife Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570935 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:44:00 +0100 2570935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477572&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7192 Does the MOH still want to continue down the same path as the US? Ten years ago the government set out to test herbal and other alternative health remedies to find the ones that work. After spending $2.5 billion, the disappointing answer seems to be that almost none of them do. I think not. Here in Boleh-land no need to prove anything. If it is thousands of years old must be good for you. So instead of spending Billions of dollars in research, what is happening is Billions of dollars are ripped off from consumers spending money on useless remedies. Malaysia Boleh! from the Malaysian Medical Resources $2.5B spent, no alternative med cures (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477572 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2477572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464351&cid=t_104947_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FlLQjvj5Tri0%2Fmy-victory-garden.php In an effort to become more economically savvy and also to embrace my inner domestic goddess, I have planted my first vegetable garden.  Well, it wasn't without a lot of help from my mom, my husband, and a helpful landscaper.  But I have so far done way more gardening than I ever have in my life.  You see, when I was in college (who am I kidding, to this day)... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464351 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2464351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447693&cid=t_104947_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F02%2Fvitamin-d-and-mental-health%2F It was with interest that I read Dr. Soram Khalsa’s post on The Huffington Post about the Vitamin D epidemic in this country today. The medical doctor writes this: As a board certified internist, I have chosen, for the last 30 years, to take a personalized approach in my practice of integrative medicine. I have worked with literally hundreds of herbs, vitamins and dietary supplements, to help my patients, often when drugs did not work. In all this time, I have not seen one nutritional supplement that has the power to affect human health as much as vitamin D. This is because Vitamin D is not actually a vitamin — it is a hormone that has the ability to interact and affect more than 2,000 genes in the body. Over my 30 years of practicing medicine, countless times I have had to d... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447693 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:08:11 +0100 2447693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442421&cid=t_104947_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FuiTB2tqihDU%2Fhow-to-5-ways-to-make-pasta-primavera.php Pasta Primavera literally means "Spring Pasta".  It is a fabulous way to get your vegetables.  It's also a great and affordable meal for a dinner party.  I love making a whole bunch and eating it cold for lunch the next day.  Some pastas go better with certain vegetables than others do.  You can mix and match as you please, but when you keep the pasta and the vegetables in similar... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442421 Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2442421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399015&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FkFf48ze15-Q%2Fherbal-medicine-chest-for-busy-moms.html Check out my post over at the American College Of Herbal Studies!It was a pleasure being a guest blogger! Enjoy Herbal Medicine Chest for Busy MomsSubscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399015 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:29:00 +0100 2399015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382872&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F05%2F01%2Ffda-warning-hydroxycut%2F The FDA urges consumers to discontinue use of Hydroxycut products in order to avoid any undue risk. Adverse events are rare, but exist. Consumers should consult a physician or other health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with these products. Linda Katz, M.D. Interim Chief Medical Officer FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. I saw an ad for Hydroxycut in a magazine this morning and was wondering about the safety and claims made by the product. Another one of those…”looks too good to be true” and “buyer be ware.” I guess it was only been a matter of time that something would come up. Today the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued an official release warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxyc... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382872 Fri, 01 May 2009 18:23:33 +0100 2382872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376461&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FNkl-Qdl3TfE%2Frabbits-like-catnip-happy-2-yr.html Above: Catnip before Rabbit got to it.On Easter we noticed a rabbit was living under our deck (ahhh, how cute look at the Easter Bunny!). He has now made himself right at home, the kids and I watch him in the morning- we tap on the window and he just looks at us gingerly. I was just out in my yard this morning and noticed my Catnip plant is chewed to a nub. Bummer! I was looking forward to tincturing some soon!I am kinda surprised he doesn't touch the lemon balm (right next to the catnip) He does also enjoy red clover.If he lets me snap a picture of him I will add it to the blog (of course when I go to get the camera he is gone).Our dog Koa has made friends with the rabbit (who I will now affectionately call Catnip), kinda funny he picks and chooses his friends, he chases away the blue jay... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376461 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:32:00 +0100 2376461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353967&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FLP9Kf_Yz8RI%2F Engaging in the program I set out a couple of weeks ago hasn’t been much of a problem.  Finding the extra moments to use for writing to the blog has been more of a challenge.  :) I have altered the program in a couple of important ways, however.  It just hasn’t worked for me to limit the formulas to those I indicated at the outset.  Instead, I find myself naturally gravitating to working with 3-5 formulas each week as I work with patients.  Given that I’m not taking the Chinese herbs portion of my NCCAOM board exam until the summer, I’m okay with not doing a rigorous and systematic review of formulas in the next 12 10 weeks. The Bladder and Kidney channels have gone alright.  To be entirely honest, it’s been hard to get back into the kind of basic, point... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353967 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:45:49 +0100 2353967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2324265&cid=t_104947_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fm_JbiCJpzrs%2F Jeff is talking about supplements, of which Alex gets several. Potassium, B12 vitamins, plain old ground cinnamon (he buys these in expensive capsules that he breaks open and dissolves), selenium. I really don’t know where he gets his information. Oh, that’s right, that big old database called the world wide intertubes, which is so known for the reliability of its content. (Confession: I take turmeric capsules because I read somewhere that it was a good anti-inflammatory that could offer protection against heart disease and other conditions.) “If it dissolves in water and I can get it at the Vitamin Shoppe,” Jeff says, “I’ll give it to him!” I know why he does it. Alex’s diet (Hebrew National franks and Utz Extra Dark Specials and Pepperidge... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2324265 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:08:56 +0100 2324265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321570&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38263&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdeepesthealth%2FBMCc%2F%7E3%2FhK6Wsppumv0%2F Well, it’s finally come to this - the final quarter of my formal institutional training in Classical Chinese Medicine. Wow.  I mean, really, wow.  There are quite a few of you out there who are in the same boat I am - looking graduation in the face.  It’s exciting, yes, but it’s also a little hard on the nerves.  In my case, I have a number of personal and professional obligations criss-crossing through my schedule.  They all have to be satisfied if I am going to end my NCNM career with a bang.  I spent several hours today thinking about how best to approach the sheer cliff that is my next twelve weeks. Along with my normal class obligations, my Student Government (SGA) duties, my family life and my thesis writing (and a whole lot more I won’t list here) - I h... Deepest Health: Exploring Classical Chinese Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321570 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:33:48 +0100 2321570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302670&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F03%2F21%2Fwhite-house-to-have-a-garden%2F We’ve been doing a garden at our house with the girls for the past 4 years. As they have grown they are able to do more. Needless to say, I was very happy to hear that the Obamas were starting a garden at the White House for the first time since the first time since first lady Eleanor Roosevelt planted her “Victory Garden” during World War II. Michelle Obama shared her thoughts on the garden: We want to use it as a point of education, to talk about health and how delicious it is to eat fresh food, and how you can take that food and make it part of a healthy diet. Michelle Obama This video shows twenty-six elementary schoolchildren wielded shovels, rakes, pitchforks and wheelbarrows to help first lady Michelle Obama break ground on a produce and herb garden on the White ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302670 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:20:47 +0100 2302670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259853&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FbkQGlNm7Mjk%2Fgardening-on-my-mind-snow-on-ground.html Woke up to snow again this morning- according to forecasts, it is supposed to snow quite a bit this weekend.I am so ready to start gardening! I am getting such an itch I am adding more herbs to my indoor kitchen garden! All my outdoor pots broke because I did not move them in during the first big freeze, so I may pick up some more today as well- If I find a good deal on some nice pots I will post pictures!I am giving away Growing and Using Herbs Successfully by Betty Jacobs over at the Authentic Mama blog- head over and comment on the simple living challenge of the day- you just may win!Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259853 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:51:00 +0100 2259853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236534&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FvogkEHBj_1c%2Fchallenge-on-whim-i-am-giving-away-my.html Check it out http://authenticmama.com/?p=95Yep, over at my other blog Authentic Mama I will be giving away my herb books.Since I did this on a whim - I started with a good book, but not my absolute favorite.Keep going back daily because I plan on giving away books from authors like.Matthew WoodStephen Harrod BuhnerJames Greenand many others!The contest will go on until at least March 21st ..... Enjoy!Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236534 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:15:00 +0100 2236534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236535&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FhffzRxWJYG4%2Fchallenge-guess-id-7-spring-plants-from.html I thought this may be fun. Can you guess the ID on these plants? These are all from my yard today:) Leave a comment with your guesses! From top to bottom 1-7.Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236535 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:29:00 +0100 2236535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236536&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FQMbBS0bVjO4%2Fspring-iris-has-sprung-just-days-after.html Above it what our yard looked like just 2 days ago- and look!!! The wild iris is back! They spread from last year, when I had just one or 2!I'm so excited that spring has sprung!Oregano and Catnip are peeking out as well:)Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236536 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:36:00 +0100 2236536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236537&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F7nwtkBgIdlg%2Fnew-herbal-videos-facebook-and-twitter.html John has some new videos on youtube Ok I am jumping on the bandwagon! I joined twitter- if you are interested in what I am eating you may be disappointed (unless it is beneficial when it comes to herbs). I plan on putting little herbal tid-bits I find throughout the day (like when I heard about johns new videos, articles or other good resources that I don't have time to blog about) really not sure what to think about twitter- we will see how it goes- I'm not going to overwhelm anyone, I will probabaly only post once or twice daily (if that). It is a lot like facebooks 'what are you doing right now' app. So I may just stick with Facebook.I also joined Facebook- you will find a lot of my old high school friends there- but I will also be posting my events and other herbal insights:) Some pret... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236537 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:56:00 +0100 2236537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2216624&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6239 Another useless sex survey reported in the NST. If you believe it, then Malaysians are in a very sorry state as far as sex is concerned. Four in 10 men cannot achieve a full erection while three in 10 women in Malaysia professed to wanting better sex. This is revealed in a survey conducted by pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. The survey also showed that 62 per cent of men and 73 per cent of women respondents were less than very or completely satisfied with sex. The survey was conducted in 13 Asia Pacific countries. A total of 102 men and 100 women in Malaysia responded to the survey online from May to July last year. So it seems that 4/10 Malaysian men are “tofu” going by their erectile quality scale “We can say that grade one is only as hard as tofu, followed by peele... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2216624 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2216624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200585&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6172 Once again, more criminal activity by herbal product peddlers. The Star reports The public is advised to stop the sale, distribution and use of the slimming products Slimway Herbs, BMI9 Xylimming Day Capsule and BMI9 Xylimming Night Capsule with immediate effect as they have been found to contain the scheduled poison “Sibutramine”. The Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Services Division director Eishah A. Rahman said the use of these herbal products without supervision by doctors could lead to adverse effects like high blood pressure and other cardiovascular complications. “Medicine containing ‘Sibutramine’ can only be issued by doctors or obtained with a doctor’s prescription at pharmacies,” she said in a statement on Wednesday. She said the ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200585 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2200585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2236539&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F-INMr4Xvjec%2Fhow-to-become-master-herbalist-in.html For those of you who are not subscribed to any of the email herb lists or who have not seen this excerpt yet-Here is an excerpt from an upcoming article from one of my favorite herbalists Paul Bergner (posted with permission)How to Become a Master Herbalist in Thirty Years or Moreby Paul BergnerI am convinced that Western medical herbalism is dying in NorthAmerica and Britain. If we stop congratulating ourselves for a momenton the growing numbers of herbalists, or of schools, or of accrediteddegrees, or of more interest by scientists in herbs, and lookhonestly, we will see it is dying. If we look to a hundred years ago,the number of herbs in use, and the knowledge of those herbs, byprofessional herbalists, they greatly exceeded what we use today. Ourmedical herbal forebears mastered more h... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2236539 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:43:00 +0100 2236539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125334&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5965 That’s right. You sell herbs laced with potent drugs like sildenafil which can kill heart patients who ingest it unknowingly, what happens? You get slapped with a RM800 fine. Ironic when doctors face a RM500,000 fine or jail under the PHFSA. As Jasgill in the MMR forums quipped, just because you can hit shuttlec*cks doesn’t mean you are qualifiedto treat c*ck disorders from the Malaysian Medical Resources A paltry fine for peddling poisons (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125334 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2125334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512161&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FvNTzMrcMPO8%2Fannouncing-new-medicine-woman-tradition.html I have been enjoying taking a break away from the interntet so I can spend more time with family. I have missed the blog so expect some new posts coming soon:)Oh, in other news- I finally got a new camera!!! (mine bit the dust a few months back) So expect some great new pictures too!In the meantime.....Announcing the new Medicine Woman Tradition and Animá websites!Announcing the new Medicine Woman Tradition and Animá websites: THE MEDICINE WOMAN TRADITION SITE& Correspondence Courses http://www.medicinewomantradition.org A home for all herbalists, healers and students of the living earth, featuring medicinal herb profiles, the inspiring writings of Kiva Rose, descriptions of the Medicine Woman Core and Herbal courses, and the magical Medicine Woman Gathering held each Summer in th... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512161 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:39:00 +0100 2512161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132734&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F01%2F15%2Fproduce-and-pestacides-ones-to-eat-ones-to-watch%2F The Environment Working Groups Guide is now in its 5th edition. It features the 12 fruits and veggies with the most and least pesticides so you’ll know which ones to buy organic, and which conventionally-grown ones are okay when organic isn’t available. You can get your own copy of a printer friendly version by visiting the Environmental Working Group’s website. Lowest in Pesticides (ones to buy) Onions Avocado Sweet Corn (Frozen) Pineapples Mango Sweet Peas (Frozen) Asparagus Kiwi Bananas Cabbage Broccoli Eggplant Highest in Pesticides (ones to watch) Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Lettuce Grapes (Imported) Pears Spinach Potatoes The Full List: 43 Fruits & Veggies Note: The Environmental Working Group ranked a total of ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132734 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:22:32 +0100 2132734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2085018&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F12%2F23%2Fadvertising-diet-coke-plus%2F Another example of the truth being stretched, or misrepresented in advertising and where the buyer must beware. Federal health regulators reprimanded Coca-Cola for placing inappropriate nutritional claims on its Diet Coke Plus soft drink. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to the company, objecting to the product’s labeling, which describes the drink as “Diet Coke with Vitamins and Minerals.” The FDA has pointed out that the Diet Coke Plus is misbranded. Federal regulators said the beverage does not have enough nutrients to justify the use of the word “plus” in its name. According to the regulations, foods labeled “plus” must have at least 10 percent more nutrients than comparable products. Additionally, the FDA said it is ina... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2085018 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:47:17 +0100 2085018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512162&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FurxQQR3NvQA%2Fyou-tube-video-legal-issues-in.html New You Tube VideoLegal issues in herbalismHerbalist Roy Upton discuses the legal issues facing herbal practitioners- scope of practice.Subscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512162 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:33:00 +0100 2512162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1955263&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5253 So screams the Bernama news item. The market value of the local herbal supplements and cures industry is expected to increase to RM12 billion this year compared with RM10 billion last year as a result of the increasing acceptance of herbal medicine by consumers, says the chairman and founder of Global Bio-Herbs Economic Forum Council, Datuk Yeat Sew Chuong. “Demand is increasing yearly because of better knowledge and information about these cures,” he said, adding that Europe and North America still accounted for the bulk or 80 per cent of the sale of herbal cures. “This means that the market potential for herbal cures in Asia is huge,” he told Bernama in conjunction with the 2nd Global Bio-Herbs Economic Forum to be held at the Putrajaya International Convention C... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1955263 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1955263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1948504&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F10%2F30%2Faspirin-101%2F Estimates figure that about 60 percent of people ages 65 and older take an aspirin at least once a week, some on the recommendation of their doctor (to prevent heart disease) some now. This common, over-the-counter medication can cause some serious side effects. Regular use should be discussed with a doctor. Aspirin is routinely recommended by the American Heart Association for people who’ve had a heart attack, stroke caused by blood clot, unstable angina, or “ministrokes.” Further more the American Heart Association recommends that people who have yet to experience an event but who are at increased risk because of family history, say, may also stand to gain from aspirin therapy. Here are some things you may not know about Aspirin. 1. Aspirin would have a hard time gettin... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1948504 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:41:38 +0100 1948504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1948505&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F10%2F29%2Ftruth-in-advertising-bayer-warned-aspirin-claims%2F According to Federal regulators from the Food and Drug Administration, Bayer has been illegally marketing two aspirin products that make unsubstantiated health claims about fighting heart disease and osteoporosis. In both cases, the aspirin has been combined with a dietary supplement into a single pill. Aspirin is often recommended by doctors to treat general aches and pains and in small doses (baby aspirin) as a blood thinner for patients with heart disease. The two products in question: Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage (Bayer Heart Advantage)–aspirin combined with phytosterols (a plant-based supplement also known as plant sterols) Bayer Women’s Low Dose Aspirin + Calcium (Bayer Women’s)–aspirin combined with calcium These product formulations are not approved by FDA. ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1948505 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:49:11 +0100 1948505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1948506&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F10%2F15%2Fvitamin-angels-providing-vital-nutrition-to-children-families-in-need%2F Vitamin Angels For a quarter, you can keep a child from going blind due to Vitamin A deficiency. Over the course of four years, when children are most vulnerable, the total expense for Vitamin Angels is $1.00, whichs covers the cost of two high dose vitamin A and anti-parasitic supplements given each year to a child from the ages of 2 to 5. Operation 20/20 Vitamin Angels is committed to eradicating childhood blindness due to Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) on the planet by the year 2020. Operation 20/20 is the first major step in this global campaign, which launched in 2007 18 countries. Vitamin Angels Vitamin Angels is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital nutrition in the form of supplements, to developing countries, communities and individuals in need. Vitamin Angels has s... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1948506 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:36:01 +0100 1948506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873841&cid=t_104947_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F10%2F14%2Fchildren-need-vitamin-d%2F The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently revised recommendations for Vitamin D based in new information indicating that children need twice as much Vitamin D as originally thought. In the new clinical report, “Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants, Children, and Adolescents,” published in the November issue of Pediatrics, it is recommended that all children receive 400 IU a day of vitamin D, beginning in the first few days of life. The previous recommendation, issued in 2003, called for 200 IU per day beginning in the first two months of life. The New Recommendations include: Breastfed and partially breastfed infants should be supplemented with 400 IU a day of vitamin D beginning in the first few days of life. All non-breastfed infants, as well as ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873841 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:47:51 +0100 1873841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870721&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4854 In China, 6 people became seriously ill after receiving Ginseng injections, and three of these people have died. The BBC reports The ginseng injection was manufactured by Wandashan Pharmaceutical, based in the north-eastern Chinese province of Heilongjiang. Siberian ginseng is often used in China to treat heart disease and thrombosis. The six patients suffered “serious ill effects” including chills, vomiting and sudden drops in blood pressure after receiving the injections at the Number Four People’s Hospital in Honghe prefecture on Sunday. Some went into a coma. Three of the six died on Monday, official media reported two days later. The State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) says it has isolated two problematic batches of the extract, made from a herb called “c... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870721 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1870721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1847992&cid=t_104947_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Flunch-with-love.html Warning!Not for the squeamishGraphic material followsWe eat in the garden as the ‘outside’ campaign continues before the Fall puts the campaign on the back burner until next year. I present him with his 'Burrito,' a tortilla folded and positively engulfed in Nutella, more of a chocolate crepe if truth be told. The price hike from $2:79 to $4:89 for the only type of bread he will eat, makes diet expansion a priority. He examines it closely but makes no attempt to eat it whatsoever. As usual, I adopt my 'not interested nor anxious' expression. Whilst he makes rooster noises at the end of the table, I encourage the others to eat their more conventional versions."You didn't put cheese in it didya Mom?" asks the intolerant one."Not in yours dear."“Mom?”“Yes dear?”“If ya kiss more... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1847992 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:59:00 +0100 1847992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512167&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FmKNUyWYFg80%2Flemon-balm-milky-oats-postpartum.html Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis was one of the plants I had in my garden this year. Because of being so far along in my pregnancy, and my back problems acting up, I was not able to really go crazy with planting herbs in the garden this year. I did however have some lemon balm growing out there amidst the lovely weeds. I went ahead and tinctured up some fresh lemon balm 95% alcohol 1:2.I was smart enough to order some milky oats ahead from jim mcdonald (he makes the ~best~!) so I would have them at the ready after Wyatt was born. Milky oats has been great for me, it has helped support me through my tendancy to go go go which can lead to burnout. Wonderfully mellow and soothing- I love it!I have found the combination of milky oats and lemon balm have been an excellent ally for me postpartum. ... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512167 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:27:00 +0100 2512167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1701167&cid=t_104947_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FlBvzijQEq8A%2F Here is a way to improve your chance at combating diabetes… by eating!  Researchers examined 24 common herbs and spices in order to determine this data. Besides having high levels of antioxidant rich compounds, ie. phenols, they also revealed a direct correlation between phenol content and their ability to block the formation of compounds that contribute to damage caused by diabetes and aging. Well hot dog! How does this happen? When blood sugar levels are high, a process known as protein glycation occurs in which the sugar bonds with proteins to eventually form what are known as advanced glycation end products, also known as AGE compounds. Guess what the properly coined AGE compounds then do? These compounds activate the immune system, resulting in the inflammation and tissue damag... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1701167 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:53:32 +0100 1701167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512169&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2FJY8Rmn8vtcc%2Fone-students-experience-herbalist-101.html Above Picture Tormentil Potentilla erecta flourishingEnjoy this Guest Post from student Emma Sunerton- Burl who has graduated from the class Herbalist 101.Herbalism 101 I joined this course about 4 months ago, having suddenly been inspired by my 6 year old son's friend who showed me wood sorrel and asked me to taste it! Wow what a flavour and such a surprise. I searched for more information on this wonderful plant and found this course and signed up immediately. Its one of the best things I have ever done! I am grateful to wood sorrel waking my system up into the wonderful world of herbs! The course was excellent, it starts by asking you to look at your own life, its balance and your goals preparing you for the changes that working with plants can bring. Then moves on to look at the sty... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512169 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:59:00 +0100 2512169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192780&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38260&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amacf.org%2F2008%2F07%2Fduke-of-herbs.html World-renowned ethnobotanist, Jim Duke, measures herbs against pharmaceuticals and reflects on a lifetime of plant medicine research, including his work with the U.S.D.A.... Here is definitely one gentleman who knows what he is talking about. Most people will know Jim Duke as the author of . The Green Pharmacy While watching this short documentary one thing will become apparent. There are many herbals out there doing just a great a job, or better (no nasty side effects) than multimillion dollar drugs. (Source: Alternative Medicine Blog) Alternative Medicine Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192780 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:29:20 +0100 2192780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192705&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fherbal-remedy-that-kills-bad-breath.html A stress-relief herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine is now being hailed as a cure for halitosis.Researchers found that when study participants used a mint containing magnolia bark extract, it killed 61 percent of the oral bacteria that causes bad breath and tooth decay within 30 minutes. On the other hand, the study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry also found that flavorless mints without the herbal extract only killed 3.6 percent of the bacteria.Mints containing magnolia bark extract were found as effective at combating bad breath as gargling with 20 ml of Listerine mouthwash.Currently, finding mints and gum containing magnolia bark is almost impossible, but not for long. Coming on the heels of this research, Wrigley's recently announced that Eclipse with ... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192705 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:32:00 +0100 2192705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192709&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=38261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibrantglow.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fthree-time-tested-remedies-for-seasonal.html For short-term allergy relief from sneezing, congestion and teary eyes, this month's Natural Solutions suggests three time-tested, natural remedies to help you breathe easier again.Stinging Nettles: Helps relieve itchy eyes and sneezing. When symptoms flare up, take 300 mg a day (divided doses) in potent freeze-dried form.Quercetin: Stops the production of histamine from overreactive immune cells. Take 400 mg of quercetin, twice a day, between meals. Begin six week prior to allergy season and continue all the way through the season.Butterbur: An anti-inflammatory herb, which studies have found may help alleviate allergy symptoms as well as antihistamine drugs. During allergy season, take 50 to 100 mg of butterbur, twice a day (buy product free of liver-damaging pyrrolizidine alkaloids). (S... Vibrant Glow blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192709 Wed, 28 May 2008 18:14:00 +0100 2192709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192762&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F291092751%2Fdandelion-garden.html Ok, I know everyone talks about dandelion this time of year but I just had to share. Our house is in a neighborhood, but we are lucky enough to have a 10,000 square foot lot. We have a good size approximately 300 square foot garden space that the previous owner grew vegetables in. We knew the previous owners gardened organically, and the soil is excellent!The neighbor peeked over the fence and said," Wow you have a lot of work ahead of you, your garden is covered in weeds"! To his horror I'm sure, I started explaining how delighted I was to have soooooo many wonderful dandelions, my plans for dandelion wine, using the root for medicine, how we have been using the leaves & flowers for food, et. At first he laughed, but when I continued on and he realized I was serious, he had this blank... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192762 Thu, 15 May 2008 17:12:00 +0100 2192762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192782&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38260&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amacf.org%2F2008%2F05%2F5-super-foods-f.html Look, let's get real. Some foods make it really difficult to lose weight. They create their own self-sustaining cravings ("Betcha can't eat just one!") and play havoc with your blood sugar and, ultimately, your waistline. But some foods do just the opposite. By now almost everyone knows how great foods like broccoli and blueberries are and how they can help you lose weight -- but here are some foods you may not have thought of when you first saw the title of this article. Yet every one of these foods (and one beverage) meets at least one major criteria of being a super food for weight loss. (Source: Alternative Medicine Blog) Alternative Medicine Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192782 Tue, 13 May 2008 13:29:32 +0100 2192782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192764&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F264804982%2Fpurple-white-wood-sorrel-flower.html So I was reading Wildman Steve Brill's site. I ran across wood sorrel. He states that the white flower with purple stripes is quite rare in America.A few days later I am walking through the park here in Sandy and what do you know........The pics didn't really pick up on the purple that well, but the stripes were purple. CoolSubscribe in a reader (Source: The Herbalist's Path) The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192764 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:25:00 +0100 2192764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192765&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F260810620%2Fstonecrop-family-field-food-and-remedy.html Stonecrop Sedum species can be found on rocky hillsides just as the name implies. The common species here in the Pacific Northwest is Broad leafed sedum spathulifolim and Creamy Sedum oregonense both look similar, the one above is Creamy Stonecrop. Most of the leaves are light to medium green in color, some outer leaves may be red, these are the older leaves. Later in the season around May or June the plant will send up a shoot of yellow little star shaped flowers, they look beautiful against the rock face. In the snow you can look for the dried shoots against hillsides & find the plant underneath, it will stay juicy throughout winter. The entire plant is edible, and would be great in a survival situation, or as a trail food. It would make an interesting addition to a wild food salad. ... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192765 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:18:00 +0100 2192765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192766&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F260026129%2Fbleedingheart-dicentra-formosa-pacific.html A few Bleedinghearts dicentra formosa are showing their blooms early. Bleedingheart is one of the first plants I remember my Grandpa & Grandma pointing out to me as a child. The unique shape of the flowers made it an easy plant for me to identify. Bleedingheart likes moist soil and is common on the foothills of the mountains here in the Pacific Northwest. The flowers range from pale to deep pink. The leaves resemble ferns and are just beautiful. When crushed, the bleedingheart smells a little like poppy, they are in separate families but are pretty closely related.Bleedingheart is one of the plants I want to practice with more this year. I felt a strong attraction to it recently, my mother suffering from an undiagnosed autoimmune condition they think may be fibromyagia or polymyalgia r... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192766 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:14:00 +0100 2192766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192768&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F259658342%2Fbaby-monkeyflower-mimulus-alsinoides.html Kiva has written about monkeyflower minulus species hereI am not sure if these have similar medicinal value, I have not ran across an abundant patch to harvest (they are so small) Don't confuse the top picture leaves, that is another plant growing in the middle of the monkey flower patch. Even though these monkeyflowers are small they are striking and cannot be overlooked within the moss against the rock face. The picture does not really do the flower justice, it is really beautiful when you get up close to look at it. I found this mimlus on a rock face next to a hard rushing waterfall. They like moist, shady, damp places, you will find them where moss likes to grow. There are plenty of wet rocky places here that this little beauty may be found. I will keep my eye open to see if I can find... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192768 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:22:00 +0100 2192768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192769&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F258463750%2Fspring-greens-shoots-berries-on-way.html All of these edibles were found within walking distance of each other, around the Columbia River Gorge area of the Pacific Northwest. These plants are abundant in forest areas, along road sides, in yards, along edges of pastures, and local parks here in the Pacific northwest. Of course if you plan on harvesting plants please get permission and be educated about wildcrafting.Miner's lettuce montia perfoliata (Top) The flowers in the middle are just about ready to bloom. You can identify these from the characteristic leaf shape with the flowers in the middle. I have written more on a previous post hereMore fun ways to eat miner's lettuce.Wood Sorrel Oxalis oregana (2nd top) early in flower, the flowers here in this part of Oregon are white to pink, in other areas of the country they can be y... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192769 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:40:00 +0100 2192769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192770&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F257958936%2Fviola-adunca-hookedspur-western-dog.html Violets are another early spring bloom. I found the blue Hookedspur violet was showing off it's beautiful blooms. The above picture is another wild violet, I am not sure of the variety. I have heard the colors can vary. This will be a new plant to me as a medicinal. My mom brought me some over to the house that were volunteers in my Aunts yard to save them from getting sprayed, I guess they were "taking over". She knew I would like them, but she was not sure what type of plant they were. So now they have a home in my yard, and I am happy to have them! A few days later on our outing we spotted some more out in the wild, and I have been noticing them more along the road side near my home. Although this was not on my list as one of my plants to get to know this year, it seems this pretty blue... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192770 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:23:00 +0100 2192770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192771&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F256597980%2Ftrillium-hill-early-spring-blooms.html If you look closely you can see the little white dots next to this waterfall, they are beautiful trillium ovatum. I tried to capture the power of this place in the photo but you would just have to be here to experience it. This is a water fall located at the Columbia River Gorge. I was awestruck when I saw such an abundance of trillium on this hill, beautiful and in bloom. I was so appreciative that this place had been protected and the trillium could continue to thrive here. The hill they were on went straight up, someone would have to put quite a bit of effort to get to the top to disturb this trillium population. My first feeling when I saw all of these trillium was exhilaration. After that I spent some time there being completely engrossed at the presence of them. I have been familiar ... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192771 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:09:00 +0100 2192771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192772&cid=t_104947_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F256557657%2Ffirst-blooms-in-pacific-northwest.html One of the first blooms I look forward to in the early spring here in the Pacific Northwest is the native Indian Plum or Oso-berry Oemleria cerasiformis.The white flowers shine through the green foliage and fill me with excitement and anticipation that spring is on the way.This Pacific Northwest native plant was used by the Native Americans here. The berries are edible and were collected for future use. They are not very palatable, they are extremely bitter. I have heard that the bitterness goes away in later stages, but the birds love the berries so it would be hard to find them in later stages on the branch. Some tribes would dry them and use them later in the winter, this may make the berries taste sweeter as well. I have not personally tried drying the berries, maybe this year:)I hav... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192772 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:55:00 +0100 2192772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109922&cid=t_104947_109_f&fid=35671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anxietyinsights.info%2Fstudy_finds_swedish_herbal_extract_an_effective_antidepressa.htm This study was funded by the Swedish Herbal Institute. Darbinyan V, Aslanyan G, Amroyan E, et al. Clinical trial of Rhodiola rosea L. extract SHR-5 in the treatment of mild to moderate depression Nordic J Psychiatry 2007;61(5):343-348   [Abstract]Comment:  Please be aware that this study was conducted by employees of, and funded by, the supplement's manufacturer, which may or may not be significant. Pharmaceutical companies do this too. Caution:  Some Over-The-Counter (OTC) supplements may interact with prescription medications. Consult the prescribing doctor or a pharmacist before taking any herbal or OTC supplement while on medication. Most governments do not require dietary supplement makers to demonstrate the safety or effectiveness of their products. (Source: Latest en... Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109922 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 06:40:00 +0100 1109922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088688&cid=t_104947_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Flonger_lifespan_found_with_extract_of_rhodiola_rosea.php At least in flies! Rhodiola rosea is a yellow-flowered mountain plant indigenous to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia and an herbal supplement long used for its stress-relief properties. Now, according to a University of California, Irvine study, flies that ate a diet rich with Rhodiola rosea, lived on an average of 10 percent longer than fly groups that didn't eat the herb. According to Mahtab Jafari, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences and study leader: "Although this study does not present clinical evidence that Rhodiola can extend human life, the finding that it does extend the lifespan of a model organism, combined with its known health benefits in humans, make this herb a promising candidate for further anti-aging research. Our results reveal that Rhodiola is worth... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088688 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:36:48 +0100 1088688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049850&cid=t_104947_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcannabis_compound_can_potentially_fight_metastatic_breast_cancer.php According to scientists from at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, CBD (a compound from Cannabis Sativa) may prove to be effective at helping stop the spread of breast cancer cells throughout the body. According to Sean D. McAllister, Ph.D., a cancer researcher at CPMCRI and the lead author of the study: "Right now we have a limited range of options in treating aggressive forms of cancer. Those treatments, such as chemotherapy, can be effective but they can also be extremely toxic and difficult for patients. This compound offers the hope of a non-toxic therapy that could achieve the same results without any of the painful side effects." CBD was found to inhibit the activity of a gene called Id-1. The gene that is believed to be responsible for the aggressive ... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049850 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:37:04 +0100 1049850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921887&cid=t_104947_152_f&fid=36428&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrankyfitness.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fguest-post-leah-on-savory-bean-herb.html Leah J. Utas, of The Goat's Lunch Pail, was one of the very first Cranky Fitness commenters ever, and is a frequent and much beloved contributor here. So Cranky Fitness pleased to bring you her guest post. She has actual practical information on a Very Helpful Herb you may not be acquainted with. And since Leah has graciously taken care of Content for the day, there may be another post later today just about Blog Things. Now... here's Leah.Savory, like so many other herbs and spices doesn’t get a lot of press.Savory is good. It’s a tasty addition to meat marinades and it’s easy to grow. But best of all, and possibly least known, is Satureja hortensis is the bean herb.The humble bean is good for us. It’s cheap, versatile, healthy, easy to cook, and easy to store. However, beans hav... Cranky Fitness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921887 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:52:00 +0100 921887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650944&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F01%2Fthink-youre-getting-a-healthy-amount-of-sodium-think-again%2F Over-consumption of sodium is rampant in our society. Sometimes it's because people really don't care about how much sodium they're getting but sometimes, in the case of people who actually do try and limit their sodium intake, it's because we just don't know enough about sodium to know that it's in almost everything. Eating out? Chances are you're getting a significant portion of your daily intake of sodium in just one meal, even a healthy meal like a chicken caesar salad. But what can you do? The first step is becoming aware that sodium is in so many things we don't think about. When you're grocery shopping, read the labels. When you're eating out, try to obtain nutritional information. And when you're cooking at home, look for other things to add flavour, like pepper, garlic and other f... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650944 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 650944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602390&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F09%2Feasy-ways-to-control-your-salt-intake%2F Filed under: Prevention, Nutrition, Aging Heart HealthSodium is everywhere these days ... don't you agree? Reading the food labels while perusing the grocery store, I'm usually shocked to see massive amounts of sodium in so-called "healthy" foods like soup. Those on a diet seem to be particularly susceptible -- the flavour lost by taking out fat is usually made up for with salt. Check the labels on some "healthy" frozen entrees if you don't believe me. The recommended salt intake for adults is 1,000 mg a day and no more than 3,000 mg -- some frozen entrees have upwards of 800 mg!So whether you're on a diet, a medically-imposed eating plan or just want to make the healthiest choices for you and your family, check out this article from the Canadian Heart and Stroke foundation ... it has a nu... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602390 Wed, 09 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 602390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=571109&cid=t_104947_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F26%2Fthought-for-the-day-chinese-herbs-to-the-rescue%2F Filed under: Chemotherapy, All Cancers, Research, Non-toxic alternatives, Daily news, Thought for the DayI've always heard the use of herbs and supplements and alternative therapies can be a potentially dangerous pursuit when combined with cancer treatment. But this may not be entirely true.Think about this:Using Chinese herbs alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy may help protect a breast cancer patient's bone marrow and immune system. It may also improve the overall quality of life for women, say researchers at the Chinese Cochrane Centre in Chengdu, China. It is well known that women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer experience significant short term side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, inflammation of the gut lining, decreased numbers of red and white blood cells,... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=571109 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 571109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486686&cid=t_104947_105_f&fid=35048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedicineAndMan%2F%7E3%2F19696923%2F Scientists in the UK and India are examining the ancient Indian ayurvedic medicine for possible use in drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say ayurveda works in the same way as conventional drugs for boosting mental agility in the disease. They found that the plants used in ayurveda acted to improve memory and concentration in Alzheimer’s sufferers. Researchers from King’s College, London and Jadavpur University in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta, studied five plants commonly used in ayurvedic medicine. They found that the plants acted to prevent the breakdown of neurotransmitters, improving memory and concentration in people with Alzheimer’s disease - the most common form of dementia. The scientists are now trying to identify the chemical compounds ... Medicine and Man blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486686 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:24:19 +0100 486686