Tag: Chinese medicine
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Chinese Herbal Home Remedies
What is Chinese herbalism, you ask? It’s a gentle, safe and effective way to treat not only symptoms but also get to the root cause of many common health disorders. Although Chinese herbs can be semi-precious or exotic, such as sandalwood, freshwater pearl or frankincense, many of these medicinal substances are common household food items…
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Bringing Chinese Medicine to the Highlands of Nepal
I have recently joined the board of Mindful Medicine Worldwide (MMW), a registered nonprofit that provides affordable Chinese medical treatment in the highlands of Nepal. For many local residents, the MMW clinics are their only available health care option. MMW’s two clinics are staffed by volunteer acupuncturists, who donate their services for a minimum of…