When visiting a Traditional Chinese Herbalist a patient may be bombarded with new and confusing words. This article explains some of the most commonly used TCM terms.

Apr 10, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Understanding terminology like Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness and Phlegm, which have specific meaning in Chinese Medicine, will aid in appreciating TCM's complex ideas.

May 1, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Getting enough sleep is important to overall health. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers natural herbal sleep aids, plus diet and lifestyle advice to help with insomnia.

Oct 16, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

This well organized reference book provides valuable insight into using Traditional Chinese Medicine in the veterinary practice as an adjunct to western animal medicine.

Sep 19, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Fatima's Halal Kitchen, a quaint little takeout location, offers delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine at affordable prices.

Sep 8, 2010 - Rahela Choudhury

Not just for older people, longevity soups are a natural health treatment for people suffering from malnutrition or recovering from illness and injury.

Sep 16, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

For over 30 years, Rosemary has been sharing her wisdom and knowledge of herbs and educating gardeners and natural healers alike about the power of plants for healing.

Mar 22, 2008 - Angela England

Learn more about the eight classes of Herbal therapies: Diuresis, Emesis, Perspiration, Voiding, Purification, Stimulation, Tranquilization and Tonification

Mar 8, 2007 - Lisa Barger

Landscaping with herbs can be interesting and rewarding, especially when planning a fragrance area for rest and quiet meditation.

Dec 16, 2008 - Allene Reynolds

How to make use of medicinal herbs in food preparation.

Oct 3, 2010 - Kenneth Xie

Ancient China developed a way of looking at health that may have been the first multidisciplinary medical system, seeking balance rather than fighting specific diseases.

May 1, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

If western veterinary care is not working for your dog consider Traditional Chinese Medicine. A combination of herbs, acupuncture and massage may be just what is needed.

Apr 17, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Optimizing weight loss using herbs and a food system developed over centuries. Why Traditional Chinese Herbalists don't expect the latest fad diets to work for everyone.

Jun 21, 2007 - Dawn M. Smith

Traditional Chinese Medicine views fear and anxiety differently than western medicine does, using diet, herbs and acupressure to calm nervous animals.

Jul 7, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Interested in learning Chinese medicine? Some things to consider in selecting the school that best suits your interests, time constraints and financial situation.

May 22, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Why it is so difficult to quantify the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in cancer management. Learn about types of Chinese herbs used in treating cancers.

Oct 24, 2007 - Dawn M. Smith

Combining TCM dietary recommendations and herbal formulas can lower blood pressure. Seaweed, mung beans and hawthorn fruit are part of natural treatment for hypertension.

Nov 15, 2007 - Dawn M. Smith

Learn to cook Chinese food at home with the guidance of esteemed Chinese chef, Eileen Yin-Fei Lo and her new cookbook.

Jan 23, 2010 - Trevy Thomas

One of the great pleasures of Chinese food, dim sum, literally bites of food that "touch the heart," are easy to order and enjoy thanks to this guide to the basics.

Mar 25, 2009 - Norman Kolpas

Traditional herbal medicines - like Garlic, Qinhaosu, Periwinkle, Gotukola and Gloriosa - are being used to make new "wonder drugs" by modern pharmaceutical companies!

Feb 26, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha