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fengforhire · 3 months ago

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This is a bad idea. She knows that it's a bad idea, with every internal alarm and voice of her ancestors screaming that this is the wrong path. But as Jac stares down at the faded piece of parchment in her hand, she has to wonder what makes it so bad. Because she's not asking permission? Because it's "forbidden"? Jac knows that all magic comes with a price. It's a lesson that was drilled into her from birth. Before, she never understood why some witches threw caution to the wind, to gamble everything on the chance that things might improve but now...

She uses wood ash to mark the circle on the ground, making a mental note to clean everything up before Lara gets home. It should be quick. A few muttered words, a brief trip to the astral plane and back again, and then her magic could be something other than a bargaining chip for other people to use against her.

If she repeated it to herself like that, then there was no time for the anxiety to creep in. Jac hurriedly lights the candles that she's gathered. This sort of ritual is not in her wheelhouse, though she's read up on plenty of them. She understands that the precise locations of each component of the spell has ramifications to how things play out, so she checks and re-checks each item. A piece of gauze weighed down by a quartz rock. A handful of salt and sand, grains tumbling against each other in a shallow bowl. The petals of a chrysanthemum, floating amidst a goblet of water.

Shakily, Jac pulls out a small silver dagger that she had taken from her mother's study, and she stares down at her reflection in the blade. She barely recognizes herself, between her recent fashion changes and the way the metal warps slightly, but she wonders if maybe she is just grasping for signs wherever she can find them. A reason to listen to those warning bells that she is so accustomed to hearing.

She slices the edge across her palm and yelps, surprised at how much it hurts even though she had been expecting it. Jac freezes, waiting for someone to come barging into her room even though she had confirmed with her roommate that she would be working tonight. Blood drips messily down her hand and the young witch rushes to make sure enough gets onto each of the necessary items, before dropping a few droplets into a mug that she had grabbed from the kitchen. After she wraps the wound haphazardly, Jac looks dubiously down at the mug that holds a non-insignificant amount of her blood. Her nose scrunches, imagining that she can smell the iron that makes her stomach roll.

"Come on, Lara does this all the time," she reminds herself under her breath. And it couldn't be worse than the Chinese herbal medicines she'd had to endure while growing up. Jac screws up her face and downs the contents of the mug.

Nope, no, definitely worse than the Chinese herbal medicines.

She gags and fights not to get sick, afraid that it would ruin all of her preparations thus far and she does not want to have to do this again. Instead, Jac forces herself to lay down in the center of the circle she's drawn and closes her eyes, counting backwards from thirty, but she doesn't feel anything, or hear any changes. She tries to fight off the disappointment that rushes through her body. What did she think? Some ancient spell buried in the back of a book no one has read in a hundred years somehow had the perfect answer to all of her problems? Even if the world worked like that, Jac knew she wasn't so lucky.

With a sigh, Jac opens her eyes and is taken aback when she sees nothing. She forcefully blinks several times, even nearly poking herself in the eye. Then she realizes she no longer feels the ground beneath her, or anything around her, and her body jolts in the nothingness. Like a dream, or a nightmare, Jac isn't sure yet, and she tries to steady her breathing as best she could. Whatever she had been expecting, it wasn't this, but there was no turning back now.

While her consciousness delves deeper into this new unknown, her body remains on the floor of her apartment in Port Leiry, blood still sluggishly oozing from the cut on her hand. A sudden gust of wind swirls through the room, scattering the spell components about and it disappears just as quickly, leaving nothing but a mess and an unconscious Jac behind.

#solo.#sorry lara #jac will clean it up when she wakes up next month

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faunabel · 4 months ago

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waugh it seems my acid reflux(?) has decided to randomly act up. i used to get it so often but it hasnt happened in a few years. i wonder what triggered it. well my stomach hurts so i hope i dont get sick. no medicine to take for it 😔

explaining below cut bc its gross stuff + talking abt being sick

so ever since i was a little kid i've had this issue where i'd suddenly start burping the taste of rotten eggs? absolutely vile btw its the worst thing ever. and i'd always end up getting sick. it started happening pretty often at one point. a trigger for it was lots of different foods eaten in a single day. two other triggers ive noticed as ive gotten older is sugar&acid so stuff like sour candy, and sleeping on my stomach. i used to be a stomach sleeper but i stopped a few years ago which seems to have helped a lot. also as i got older i didnt get sick quite every time but still more than half the time. oh and ive also graduated to where i can finally drink lemonade without getting violently ill. for a while there even just a couple sips would get me sick off it within hours.

really not sure what triggered it today? i had chinese food for dinner. uhh i had a soda hours prior? maybe the acidity and sugar from that did something. i did eat three meals yesterday when usually as ive become an adult i can only stomach two. hmm 🤔 i had tuna salad for lunch and some leftover chicken for breakfast. way more than i normally eat.

i dont think ill get sick today thank god but i am wary of eating in case it exuberates the problem. my stomach is very unhappy with me rn it keeps grumbling at me.

#( 💭 faun thinks )#tmi

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viewfromgumlog · 7 months ago

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Blog 5 - TCM, Power Centers, and My Weight

”The weight [is] a side effect of the imbalance in [your] power centers, the real culprit behind [your] illness” (Ting and Jas 171).

Instead of looking at excess weight as the problem, Chinese medicine views it as an indication of an imbalance in your system. Your body is trying to talk to you, communicate its needs and its desire to reset your imbalance and return you to health, or homeostasis.

In 2001, I had a total hysterectomy because I had a 7 pound fibroid. Yes, you read that right! It was the size of a volleyball. In 2002, I had my thyroid removed because it was encased in scar tissue. Needless to say, this threw my whole body out of balance. I began to gain weight for the first time in my life. I have not lost it since then. My endocrine system is severely compromised.

Chinese medicine does not view the body in systems like allopathic medicine. Instead, it focuses on power centers. These power centers, identified by an organ, correspond to the five elements, to the five seasons, and to the five emotions.

Organ-->Element-->Season-->Emotion

Heart --> Fire-->Summer-->Joy

Spleen-->Earth-->Late Summer-->Worry

Lungs-->Metal-->Autumn-->Sadness

Kidney-->Water-->Winter-->Fear

Liver-->Wood-->Spring-->Anger

All of these are interconnected, influencing each other.

The five organs also correspond to five colors as illustrated above. Shen is spirit and can be interpreted as enthusiasm or yang energy.

Learning about Chinese medicine has proven to be challenging and interesting. Because of my spleen or pancreas-stomach deficiency, I have to cook everything. I still walk into the kitchen and wonder what I can eat. Grabbing something to eat quickly does not exist. Going out to eat offers an even bigger challenge, unless I go to a Japanese restaurant, order everything without sauce, and bring my own tamari. Chinese food is often cooked with soy sauce. (Soy sauce has wheat in it. I am gluten sensitive.) I am not sure how effective eating this way is for improving my health, but I have read where improving the pancreas-stomach deficiency can take time. When all attempts at control fail, the only thing left to do is to surrender to something greater than myself.

This photo of my great-grandson reminds me of a Beatles song: "When I find myself in times of trouble/ Mother Mary comes to me/ speaking words of wisdom/ Let it be." (I used to have such a crush on Paul McCartney when I was a kid.)

Works Cited

Ting, Esther and Marianne Jas. Total Health the Chinese Way: An Essential Guide to Easing Pain, Reducing Stress, Treating Illness, and Restoring the Body through. DaCapo Lifelong Books, 2009.

#traditional Chinese medicine #five elements #TCM #spleen qi deficiency #chinese medicine #spleen

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lacrymatoryao3 · 2 years ago

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Redemption Was Just The Beginning

Chapter 3: September, 1899 (Continued)

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To the world, Arthur Morgan is dead. As he tries to face the idea, in a lush valley in Ambarino he comes face to face with a woman from his past, and they must reckon with an era long gone. Especially when she has secrets of her own.

(Rated explicit simply because eventually there’s smut in this.)

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Dr. Anderson was a woman. It surprised Arthur when she came into the bedroom adjoined to the kitchen with Ana. While he had heard of them, he had never actually met a ‘Lady Doctor’ as some people called them. He rarely saw doctors at all, but when he did the only women involved were either nurses or secretaries.

“Consumption, huh?” Dr. Anderson questioned, setting a medical bag nearly as big as she was on the dresser. She opened it and rifled through to get what she wanted.

Ana looked at Arthur snug tightly in the bed, “That’s what he says.”

“I see.” Dr. Anderson said out loud and putting her attention on Arthur, “Who did you get this diagnosis from?”

“Some doc down there in Saint Denis.” Arthur replied as Dr. Anderson put the end of a stethoscope underneath his shirt, moving it around to get a good listen of his lungs from multiple angles.

Dr. Anderson hummed, “Yeah? They do got quite the problem with that in those swamps. All that humidity.”

The doctor continued her examination, but while she investigated his ribs she pressed too hard on the muscle above his stomach. Arthur lurched forward and began to cough, hard and uncontrollably. Dr. Anderson grabbed a handkerchief and held it over his mouth. She encouraged him to let out whatever wanted to come up. Once the attack ended the doctor took a look at it, then put the handkerchief in a sealed metal box.

Dr. Anderson sighed, “I know that wasn’t pleasant, but with this sample I can look at it under a microscope at my office and see what’s really going on.”

“So,” Ana said, who had been sitting in a comfortable chair next to the bed, “do you agree it’s consumption?”

Dr. Anderson put her tools back into her bag, “To be quite honest? I’m not sure. Of course it’s a possibility with his symptoms, but at the same time he has injuries that make it harder to say for certain. Either way, his lungs are terribly congested. I’m going to give you a few things to keep him comfortable. Keep the windows open until the weather changes, he needs fresh air. Make sure he rests and doesn’t exert himself. Give him good food, good drink.”

The doctor rubbed her temples, “And if you think it’ll help make sure there’s a lot of garlic. I don’t really understand the idea people around here have about it, but since most almost swear upon it I don’t see the hurt.”

The doctor left them with two medicine bottles, one for pain and another for fever. She also gave Ana a medical syringe in case Arthur was unable to swallow. Ana followed the Dr. Anderson out, leaving Arthur with his thoughts for a while. He didn’t like it. He didn’t like this. He didn’t like feeling helpless or useless. There was no guarantee he would ever get better, he didn’t even try to entertain the idea. He would have preferred to die fighting the way he expected to, not like an old man bound to a bed.

“You dying, Mister?” A small voice squeaked from the doorway. Arthur looked at him, the boy peeking over the door jamb. He assumed from his dark hair and warm complexion he was the child Ana said she had. There was something peculiar to him, but Arthur couldn’t place it.

“Dunno yet.” Arthur replied a little too seriously than he intended, “When I am I’ll let you know.”

The boy scurried before they could say anything else to each other, hearing his mother’s voice. Arthur heard them muffledly speaking to each other in Spanish in the kitchen.

Ana returned to the room holding a wooden tray with legs, “You think you could eat for me? Mrs. Liang whipped it up. She says she’ll make you some sort of soup that should help you. Chinese medicine sort of stuff. I also made you a garlic tea.”

Arthur sat up a little further as Ana placed the tray on his lap, “Garlic… tea?”

“It’s not as bad as it sounds. We use it Mexico for coughs and such.”

Arthur looked at the meal. It was a fillet of some sort of fish with a cause on it. When he tried it, despite not having much of an appetite, it was a type of horseradish with more garlic mixed in. Underneath was a pad of plain white rice. On the side there was a salad of red radish mixed with apple. The tea did have a faint taste of the garlic, but it was mostly overpowered by the taste of lemon and honey. It was an odd combination, a little bit fancy, but it beat the spartan concoctions Pearson would throw together.

Arthur managed to finish it, Ana lowering the kerosene lamp’s glow before she left to feed herself and her son. They tried to be quiet in the kitchen. He looked around the room, looking for something to entertain himself with. He opened the tiny drawer in the bedside table and leaned over to peer inside. He pulled out a book. It was a collection of short stories about that English detective written by a feller named Conan Doyle. Mary-Beth had told him about him once. He opened the book to find on a blank starter page ‘J. Gardener – Obtained 1894’ written in a weak and shaky hand. It wasn’t a long book, but the previous reader didn’t seem to get very far. A quarter of the way through it, Arthur found a cigarette card of a Sioux chief in full regalia that was used for a bookmark.

Arthur had read the first three stories when Ana came in the room. She had changed from her sage green blouse and black plaid belted skirt into her nightgown. She had taken her hair out of the high bun with a braided crown into a style Arthur was much more familiar with. Her hair was still very long, falling in waves down her back, just as thick and shiny as it had been when he had first met her.

“I forgot that book was in here. Good thing you found it.” Ana said, placing a leather-bound journal and pencil on the table, “I brought that for you. I remember you always doing something in one of those.”

She sat in the chair next to him, propping her feet on a matching ottoman and draping a blanket over her lap. She stared at him for a while, there was a warmth gleaming in her eyes, “I never thought I’d see you again.”

Arthur gave her a frail smile, “Too bad you had to see how old I’m gettin’.”

“It’s not so bad, and I’m not young anymore either.” Ana replied, leaning against the chair’s arm, “Tell me, everything I missed. What happened to the gang? Clearly something, or else you wouldn’t be here.”

Arthur hesitated, but eventually began the long story. First with all the people who joined after she had gone, the ensuing years. Then he got to Blackwater, and the downfall of everything. One disaster after another, the Pinkertons, Micah Bell, Dutch’s change. He got into how he learned he, supposedly, had tuberculosis and who and how he got it. Ana listened with her own whirlwind of emotions, especially when she found out how old Hosea and Susan had gone out. She had some solace in those who she remembered who did make it out like Uncle who never seemed to do much around the camps, or Pearson who tried his best despite the bland stews, or the fallen Reverend Swanson who enjoyed listening to her pray during the mornings. She was surprised about John. He was just a teenager when they had met, he a near feral child. To know he had a family, was something she never completely expected of him.

The conversation went well into the night. As the owls hooted through the open windows, Arthur’s eyelids started to become heavy. Once there was no more speaking, Ana watched him as he fell asleep. She watched him for a while. Anger ignited in her chest for him, at Dutch. She contemplated if she ever really knew him. He seemed so different those years in her past. To know what became of him, what he did to the man he raised from a boy, it astonished her. It didn’t seem right. And that Micah, whoever the hell he was. It was a good thing she hadn’t been there. Her temperament would have not cooled, she would have probably killed him the moment he said anything vulgar to her.

Ana sighed and got up from the chair. She draped the blanket over the back, taking one last look at Arthur with all the things she wished she could say. Her feelings were still the same, but the knowledge and understanding it would never be despite any new hopes were also. Still she gazed upon him, reaching down and pushing his hair away from his forehead. She muttered to him softly not to wake him, before leaving the room to retire to her own upstairs.

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During the night, Arthur’s fever spiked. When Ana went to check on him, he was flailing about in the bed. Sweat drenched his body, his nightshirt, and sheets. Ana fetched a small bucket of water and rag she put into the ice box before she went to bed. She put the fever medicine Dr. Anderson gave her into the syringe and tapped the air out of it, stabbing the small needle into his neck but avoiding any veins. She dunked the rag into the bucket of cold water, wrapping it around his forehead. She held him, waiting for it to break. He grasped wildly at anything he could grab whether it was her nightgown, which he pulled with a ferocity that the seams began to rip, or her hair tumbling down her back until she cried out in pain. Still, she held him tightly as he screamed and carried on in whatever delusional dream possessed him.

Through his anger, “MICAH! YOU RAT BASTARD! I SHOULDA LET YOU SWING IN STRAWBERRY! YOU DAMNED US! SOLD US OUT!”

Through his pain, “Dutch… Dutch, how could you do this…? You were like a father… And Hosea… You called me your son… Why? After all them years? Why?!”

Through his sobs, “Mary… Oh, Mary! I’m so sorry!”

Ana couldn’t stop herself from wincing at the last one, feeling like a knife cut through her heart.

After an eternity the medicine and the cold rag worked, leaving Ana feeling like she had just been through a battle. She examined her wounds, bruises on her arms and scratches on her back, and gown torn beyond repair. She laid him back in the bed, knowing in the morning she would need to change the sheets but too exhausted to bother right at the moment. She tucked him into the blankets tightly, lying down on them next to him. She brought his head to her chest, wrapping her arms around his shoulders and neck. It didn’t take sleep long to take her once she closed her eyes.

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At first Arthur slept without much in terms of dreams. Then came a heat that burned like he was in the hottest pit of Hell. He opened his eyes to flames surrounding him. He couldn’t seem to escape them no matter what direction he moved in, fire licking his skin and threatening to consume him. In the blaze he saw faces and then their full forms. They surrounded him. Micah, that potbellied prick with that displeasing smug grin on his lips under his disgusting mustache and twinkle in his beady eyes covered by his stringy blond hair. Dutch with that unfeeling stare that had grown colder and colder by the time he abandoned Arthur on that cliff near Beaver Hollow. Mary, the most painful of all, the same expression on her beautiful face when he refused to run away with her. He tried to shout back at them, but to his ears no sound came out. He crumbled in front of them, their visages fading from him, leaving him in a pitch black void.

In front of him appeared a bright white light. He hesitated going towards it, until his eyes adjusted. It was the opening of a cave, leading to a meadow bathed in a golden glow. Instead of comfort he felt dread, like the other times before the world had turned that color. He walked towards the exit given to him, bracing himself for what he was going to see.

Surely enough, there it was. In a tall patch of grass alongside a stream fed by a waterfall, a magnificent white-tailed buck stood. It stared at him, unaffected by his approach. Arthur reached out to it, the deer sniffing at his hand and stepping away. It then looked past him. Sensing something else nearby, Arthur looked over his shoulder. Lounging calmly on a rock there was a cougar. Arthur knew how cougars usually were, strong and dangerous. They would attack without being heard or seen until it was too late. To see one act in such a way unnerved him.

The cougar stretched its slender body, loping down from the rock to the buck. It stood between it and Arthur. He expected to see it attack, but instead the cougar affectionately against the buck. The cat purred and groomed it, further confusing Arthur. He was aware this was another of his visions, he had had them when he learned he was dying, but this time he was unsure what the meaning held.

The cougar grunted. It walked towards the waterfall, looking back as if expecting him and the buck to follow it. The buck bounced behind the cat’s body, both animals disappearing under the cascading water. Arthur took a deep breath, stepping under the heavy shower.

The sudden coolness struck him, bringing him back to reality. He opened his eyes. He was still alive, lucky for another time. He felt a cool rag on his head and tightly in Ana’s arms. Arthur looked up to her face. Whatever had happened, the trouble was written on her sleeping face. He truly didn’t understand it all, how it led from the acceptance of dying and dying alone at that, to this. He out his head back onto her breast, finding comfort in her warm and strong heartbeat.

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“I’m mighty sorry, Anie.” Arthur spoke as he watched Ana, still in the nightgown he ruined, strip the bed in the morning after breakfast and turning the cotton filled mattress over to the dry side from the armchair she sat him in.

“You have nothing to be apologetic over.” Ana replied, putting new linens on the bed and replacing the pillows, “It was a rough night. Until you came out of it I was almost sure I was going to lose you.”

She tucked the bottom blanket sheet into the foot board, covering it with a new quilt. She smoothed them with her hands before folding them into a triangular shape so Arthur could get back in when he was ready and stacking the pillows on top of one another so his head could stay comfortably elevated. She went over to him, helping him pull off his sweaty nightshirt. She put a fresh and clean on him after shaving his face, combing his hair, and washing him up with a damp cloth.

“I shoulda died out there. I don’t deserve any of this…” Arthur muttered when she tucked him in the bed.

Ana sighed. She started softly stroking his hair, the look on her face one of concern and sadness, “You let me be the judge of that for now, Arthur Morgan. All I want you to worry about is to get better.”

After Ana was dressed a man knocked on her door, handing her a telegram from Dr. Anderson. The slip of paper read:

‘Examined sample from gentleman in your care = Found no evidence of mycobacterium tuberculum (consumption) = Patient however has severe lung infection = Continue treatment recommendations = If advances send me again = If not will visit in a month’s time = Dr S M Anderson M D.’

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pony-central · 1 year ago

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Sick PonyCentral Had a Problem in High School before the Purity Senpai Fiasco

So, most of you already know that Sick PonyCentral was bullied in high school because of Purity Senpai, right? Well, that's only the last part of the story.

You see, once Sick PonyCentral started high school, she felt insecure on the inside. She had inner demons that were always saying shit like "You'll never be good enough" and "Why did you go to primary school earlier than usual?"

Sick PonyCentral was one of those kids who had a bit of a problem. Not just your usual bully problem. Something that was stirring up inside of her stomach. Yeah, it turns out that all of the tension of being able to make new friends and leave old ones behind, caused Sick PonyCentral to get sick constantly. She would run to the girls toilets, and sit on it, waiting for her guts to empty themselves.

The pressure would get to her. This was on her first day too, by the way. And, she was usually sent home early. Her dad was never home (he was still at his dead-end job at Tulsa), which left her mum to take care of her. Sick PonyCentral would explain to her mum that she always went to the bathroom in high school because she had nervous diarrhoea. Her mum felt bad for her daughter, and gave her some medicine to soothe her stomach pain.

Nowadays, Sick PonyCentral would get stomach-aches from eating Chinese food, and would always get someone to assist her in the bathroom.

Now you know why she was nervous

#Sick PonyCentral #pony oc #my original characters

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thelittlepin12 · 21 days ago

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How Does Acupuncture Help Treat Back Pain?

Nowadays, more than 70% of people experience lower back pain. This is one of the most common medical problems that occurs for many reasons, including auto accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, participation in contact sports, and degenerative conditions affecting the bones, discs, and nerves of the spine.

No matter the reason, if you are struggling with back pain, it is important to consult a healthcare professional who can help you return to your normal activities. Yes, we are talking about The Little Pin.

We offer acupuncture for lower back pain to help reduce pain without addictive medications or surgical procedures that can take you out of commission for several months.

Common Causes of Back Pain

There are plenty of causes of back pain, but some are more common than others:

Sciatica

Disc herniations

Stenosis

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylosis

Facet syndrome

Degenerative disc disease

Back pain is something that can disturb your sleep quality, household chores, enjoyment, or everyday work. That’s why it is important to choose the option that is drug-free.

Does Acupuncture Work to Relieve Back Pain?

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that helps you balance your body. If you feel an imbalance in your body’s energy flow, you may experience severe pain and illness. As a medical treatment, acupuncture addresses this type of imbalance, restoring the normal flow of energy.

The acupuncture process involves the insertion of needles at specific points on the body that help to stimulate the central nervous system to release pain-relieving chemicals. By releasing neurotransmitters, traditional acupuncture also rewires the brain. Endorphins are one type of neurotransmitter that blocks the nerve cells that receive pain signals. Discomfort is reduced when these cells are inhibited because pain signals cannot pass through.

Acupuncture Points That Relieve Back Pain

Lower Back Acupuncture Points

Your acupuncturist targets energy points in the following areas if you have pain in the lower part of your back:

Hip points

Lower back points

Hand points

Foot points

Backs of the knees

Stomach points

Upper Back Acupuncture Points

If you have upper back pain, the practitioner will focus on the points.

Head

Upper back

Neck

Shoulders

Is Acupuncture Effective for Back Pain?

Whether used alone or in combination with exercise, chiropractic care, physical therapy, or other treatments, acupuncture is an effective way to relieve back pain. So, what are you waiting for? Just schedule your appointment for acupuncture for back pain at The Little Pin today!

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ferasjaloudi · 1 month ago

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How Acupuncture Can Help with Stress and Anxiety Relief

Acupuncture has been practiced for centuries, and is rooted in the ancient traditions of Chinese medicine. Modern studies increasingly corroborate this method's ability to help control stress and anxiety. Although stress is inevitable in life, how it influences mental and physical health may be significant, which drives many people to investigate alternative approaches for release. Acupuncture focuses on bringing the body back into harmony and quieting the mind.

The technique involves inserting tiny, sterile needles into specific places on the body to affect energy flow, or "qi" (pronounced "chee"). Traditional Chinese medicine links qi imbalances to stress and anxiety. Modern theory holds that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, releasing natural chemicals that improve well-being and lower stress.

Stress and anxiety often manifest as bodily symptoms such as stomach trouble, headaches, or muscular strain. These symptoms could aggravate uncomfortable emotions, leading to a problematic cycle. Acupuncture improves circulation and helps muscles relax, addressing these bodily expressions. Research indicates that increasing the synthesis of serotonin and endorphins (molecules fundamental in mood control) might affect brain chemistry.

The procedure also activates the parasympathetic nervous system, often called the "rest-and-digest" system. The parasympathetic nervous system is often hyperactive in those suffering from prolonged stress or anxiety. Fortunately, activation from acupuncture balances the " fight-or-flight " response. By encouraging relaxation, it can help with the physical effects of stress and mental tension.

Acupuncture's ability to control anxiety disorders has been the subject of several clinical trials. Some have claimed notable symptom changes compared to placebo or traditional Western therapies. Consistent sessions might have a cumulative effect, improving mood and stress management. Although studies are still in progress, the current data suggests that acupuncture might be a complementary therapy for more traditional approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or medication.

Acupuncture is distinguished by its customized approach. Practitioners evaluate the underlying reasons for the imbalance and the related symptoms. This holistic approach allows for individualized therapies for stress caused by external demands, unresolved emotions, or physiological imbalances. Many say they feel peaceful and clear after a session, which can help with general mental resilience.

In addition to its direct psychological and physical advantages, acupuncture can also help one develop a closer relationship with their body. The procedure sometimes calls for calm and awareness, encouraging respite from everyday stresses. Over time, stopping and tuning into one's bodily and mental condition can improve self-awareness, which is essential for controlling stress.

When done by a competent practitioner, acupuncture is usually considered safe. That being said, it may not be appropriate for everyone. Before starting therapy, those with some medical issues or on particular drugs should see their doctors. Though rare, possible adverse effects at needle insertion sites might include slight bruising or pain. When acupuncture is part of a stress management regimen, most people find the benefits exceed the risks.

Acupuncture is a proactive method of preserving mental health, rather than simply a cure for current tension and worry. This technique supports a better relationship with stress by treating slight imbalances that could cause more significant problems over time. Although the demands of life may never vanish completely, modalities like acupuncture help one negotiate them more readily and with more resilience.

Acupuncture is ultimately appealing for its capacity to treat symptoms and its emphasis on the person as a whole. Whether used alone or in conjunction with other treatments, acupuncture offers a change in viewpoint, promoting a more harmonic approach to experiencing and reacting to life's difficulties. For individuals looking for respite from tension and anxiety, it presents a road to well-being that seems to be anchored in legacy and in line with current knowledge.

#Feras Jaloudi

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nursingwriter · 1 month ago

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Records show that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is more than 2,000 years old, although there exist other written records that date back to 3,500 years earlier (Maclean and Shane 1999) and archaeological evidence that suggests it began at least 5,000 years ago. Although called traditional, it actually went through a series of changes and adaptations to various influences, such as politics, economics, science, technology and social and cultural alterations, to a point that Western medicine almost replaced it (Maclean and Shane), particularly with the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911. It was restored and regained popularity only by the middle 50s and, henceforth, has continued to serve and benefit the Chinese people, as well as the rest of the world today. Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM is founded on the qi, the natural life force or energy that constitutes everything and everyone in the universe.(Xi Yi Tang) - man, animals, plants and even the elements. Condensed qi is matter and refined qi is spirit. Qi is produced in the body when food combines with the air that is inhaled. The purpose of TCM is to introduce, restore, balance or correct the presence of this life force in the body. TCM teaches that the deficiency, blocking or loss of qi accounts for fatigue, disease, poor physical or mental health and death (Xi Yi Tang). Qi should circulate throughout the body through its channels or meridians in order to be in perfect health. TCM also focuses on the balance between opposites in the universe, such as day and night, the sun and the moon, light and darkness, male and female. The Taoist symbols of yang and yin express this balance. A disturbance to that balance, whether external or internal, results in disease or some discomfort, if it occurs in the human body. TCM teaches that these external causes or factors are the six evils, i.e., the wind, cold, fire, damp, summer heat and dryness; and that the internal causes or factors are the seven effects, i.e., joy, anger, anxiety, thought, sorrow, fear and fright. Sometimes, it considers that disease comes from miscellaneous causes, such as injury, fatigue, exercise and the physical constitution or make-up (Xi Ying Tang). But TCM maintains that every disease arises from any one of these causes or effects (Singler 1998) and that disease can also cause a particular emotional state. Practitioners claim that TCM can handle and correct even severe emotional and mental troubled states, such as alcoholism, manic depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders and other conditions which Western medicine finds difficult to handle (Singler).One more difference it has from Western or conventional medicine is that TCM evaluates and treats the entire person, not just the local bodily complaint, because its objective is the fullness and unity of the person's body, mind and spirit. Singler points to the five chief human emotions, feelings or thought conditions which give rise to disease and diseased conditions in specific areas of the body. These are 1. fear and shock that disturb the kidney and bladder meridians; 2. worry or over-contemplation affecting the stomach and spleen meridians; 3. sadness or grief, affecting the lungs and large intestine meridians; 4. anger, frustration or depression, affecting the liver and gall bladder meridians; and 5. over-excitement, affecting the heart and small intestine meridians (Singler). What makes TCM unique, what has made it survive is its uniqueness as an alternative to conventional, synthetic Western medicine or treatment, especially of stress and other mental disorders and problems. Unless its counterparts, it has no side effects, non-addicting, inexpensive and treats all the accompanying signs and symptoms as effectively as the root cause/s. (Singler). TCM makes use of natural treatment methods such as acupuncture, herbs or diet, massage, qi exercise, minerals and animal products. (Maclean and Shane). Mental Disorders. A alcoholism. This is the unregulated or compulsive and excessive physical and psychological or mental dependence on alcoholic drinks that disturbs or damages a person's life or the lives of those around him. The person loses control over the habit, which adversely affects his health, job or business and relationships. No root cause or causes have been isolated as to this disorder, except "a genetic predisposition, which is activated by social and environmental stressors." (Allina 2002). When chronic and taken to extreme, alcoholism injures the immune system, jeopardizes the immune system, produces serious nervous, mental and physical behavioral disorders and can also lead to cirrhosis and delirium tremens. In complementing the benefits of joining a worldwide organization of reformed and reforming alcoholics, popularly known as Alcoholics Anonymous, the person can benefit from complementary and alternative approaches, such as TCM, in reducing stress, dietary adjustments, change in lifestyle, and appropriate conventional medicine responsive to secondary serious nervous, mental and physical disorders. Acupuncture stimulates acupoints in the ear which will "restore the flow of.. chi (qi)" (Allina) in controlling withdrawal symptoms of alcohol addition and induce relaxation. Biofeedback trains the person to regulate his own biological involuntary or unconscious processes through meditation, visualization, breathing and muscle relaxation. These methods elicit a counter-response to stress and "re-patterns" the stress response. This is considered a significant method or treatment to alcoholism; Chriropractic medicine aims at the re-alignment of the spinal column (bones, muscles and joints) with the nervous system by manually manipulating the spine. This has proved to be of supportive value to primary treatments of alcoholism (Allina) Guided imagery is a meditative technique through which the alcoholic enables himself to effectively adjust to withdrawal pains and other symptoms by focusing or concentrating on a particular positive image for himself. with the end-view of creating or translating it into physical reality. Herbal medicine can be used as tranquilizers in lieu of synthetic forms in controlling anxiety and restlessness. Examples of such herbs is the St. John's wort which has anti-depressive action. Caution should, however, be observed in the use of these herbs against the possible production of cross-addiction. On the other hand, hypnotic suggestion is utilized with hypnotherapy when the person is deeply relaxed. It is aimed at reinforcing the desire not to drink alcohol by making the suggestion to the person's subconscious mind while under hypnosis. Hypnosis is a powerful behavior-changing tool. Hypnotherapy has been found to be of use in reducing relapse into alcohol; Another stress-reducing, relaxing method is massage which manipulates the soft tissues in restoring normal health. It "stimulates blood circulation, relaxes tense muscles and aids the movement of lymph fluids which carry toxins out of tissues. This technique does not only relax the body and mind but also induces the release of endorphins, which are bodily produced pain-killers in and from the brain, for overall well-being (Allina). Meditation is a popular practice of calm concentration that gradually eliminates the effects of external stimuli and produces a stress-free state and inner harmony. Alcoholics can benefit from this technique by daily practising it and regaining self-control, proper perspective and sobriety (Allina). Naturopathic medicine is a merging of natural therapies collectively aimed at stimulating and enhancing the body's natural abilities to heal itself. It includes diet change, fasting, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, physical medicine, oriental medicine, psychological medicine, hydrotherapy and relaxation techniques (Allina). It is holistic in that the whole person is treated by looking for the real and root cause, rather than just tackling symptoms and signs; the qigong method presents a regimen of "exercise, breathing and meditation" performed simultaneously to induce, promote and optimize health and vigor (Allina). Practitioners attest to the effectiveness of daily performing the regimen in reducing stress and fostering a sense of personal control. Reiki addresses the healing of body and spirit by energizing the body's molecules in restoring total balance and harmony. Like the preceding methods, it underlies the belief that disease is the result of an imbalance in one's qi and is very useful in treating and rehabilitating alcoholics. Similarly, relaxation techniques can also restore that lost sense of peace and stability, minimize tension and help the alcoholic cope with withdrawal symptoms. They can be performed at home and anywhere when rest or relaxation is needed or when sobriety is called for by a situation. Spiritual healing and prayer is part of all the above practices whereby the enhancement of the belief in a higher power imparts a sense of hope, comfort and peace. This basic practice is at foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous and daily performed individually or as a group, but in every case, firm trust in that power greater oneself can control what the alcoholic cannot. The interaction between mind and body and this assent in the higher power that are believed to trigger the working of spiritual factors in effecting recovery from the compulsion. Yoga is also similar. It consists of mental and physical training meant to instill unity between the mind and the body through a posture which releases tension that in turn induces deep relaxation and inner harmony. (Allina). And there too is the healing system called tai chi ch'uan that likewise promotes exercise and meditation to foster a calm and clear spirit and achieve inner harmony. But this practice uniquely blends in martial arts, meditation and controlled breathing which develop "muscular strength, flexibility, posture balance and relaxation." (Allina) Schizophrenia. Someone who has this mental disorder suffers from "distortion, extreme emotional sensitiveness, introversion, suspiciousness, manic attacks and fantasies." (Acupuncture.com) He finds difficult to think clearly, is incoherent and unable to express himself. Auditory and visual hallucinations are also often occur. The condition is attributed to "genetic and environmental factors" along with emotional injury. The most frequent victims of the disorder are young adults (Acupuncture.com). The disorder begins with the first stage, called depressive psychosis where the person begins to feel emotionally dejected and mentally dull. Then he becomes incoherent, mutters to himself, then mood swings follow between laughter and crying. He loses appetite for food and becomes very sleepy (Acupuncture.com) His tongue becomes a "white greasy coat" and his pulse "wiry and slippery." (Acupuncture.com) The second stage, called manic psychosis, begins suddenly, where he becomes irritable. His face and eyes become flushed and he has frequent headaches, insomnia, and turns extremely restless, unusually strong, violent and abusive. His tongue is "red with yellow greasy coating" and his pulse "wiry, slippery and rapid." (Acupuncture.com) TCM treatment for this disorder consists of regulating the qi in alleviating the depression; resolving the phlegm and calming the shen for the first stage (depressive psychosis); and purging the fire, removing the phlegm, tranquilizing the mood and calming the shen for the second stage (manic psychosis). Schixophrenia is also known in China as dian kuang or the "madness syndrome." (Tof 1998) wherein the shen or mind or consciousness is in the state of confusion. The person, thus, loses "s synchronization between inner energies and external mechanisms that influence those energies" (Tof), a dysfunction that results in the loss of one's ego boundaries. Practitioners perceive this as a consequence of a dysfunction in the wei qi, a protective energy, likewise affects the immune system as well. The treatment of hallucinations, poor concentration, lack of vitality and delusions of the person with schizophrenia has been a combination of acupuncture and herbs. Depression. The Chinese refer to the condition as yuzheng, where the person has a greatly diminished zest for life. According to TCM, this is due to the stagnation of the emotional and physical qi, which is largely stored and occurs in the liver, kidneys and lungs. If the stagnation is chronic, the depression is severe. (Hirsh) Other practitioners agree to this condition as indicative of blocked liver energy. Treatment for depression can be in the form of two types of exercise: the first, involving qicong warm-ups, and the second, exercises to stimulate and tune up the whole biomechanical bodily systems in order to relieve stress, maintain youth, and promote general well-being (Hirsh). Or it can be through the use of the Chinese herb curcuma (iyu jin) which is believed to unblock the blocked liver energy. Depression is collectively viewed by TCM practitioners as proceeding from the deep and chronic emotions or thoughts of anger and guilt. Eating Disorders. TCM views these disorders as occurring due to weakness of the spleen, in turn, manifesting as obsessive behavior (Tof). These are recent conditions among cultures that place much weight on physical looks and condemns overweight. TCM practitioners see these as cases of abnormal appetite disturbance, complicated by "psycho-emotional factors." The spleen is at the center of the conditions, since it "rules cognitive capacity, concetration and momorizing"... As well as in the "exercise of these pursuits and excess ruminations" which damage spleen functioning and lead to digestive troubles. The most commonly known eating disorders today are anorexia nervosa and bulimia: the first being the loss of appetite, and the second, involving overeating and rejecting the intake because of guilt and self-condemnation, through vomiting or laxatives. TCM practitioners consider the condition manageable with a treatment combination of acupuncture and herbs to re-establish digestive harmony (Tof). Acupuncture. It is an ancient healing form involving the stimulation of the various points of body with needles in order to balance the person's qi (Xi Yi Tang). Those body points are the 361 acupuncture channels or meridians throughout the body, 12 of which are main ones. Acupuncture is believed to have begun in the Stone Age (Xi Yi Tang) and has been used in China for more than 3,000 years. At that time, bones or bamboo were used to stimulate those body points, instead of the needles used at present. By asking the person with a physical or mental complaint or disease, the TCM practitioner can determine where the qi is blocked or deficient and thus stimulate those points. Acupuncture is a holistic method and form of healing that can treat any disease and improve the health of a person. It usefulness has been especially demonstrated in the management of pain as an alternative to synthetic anaesthesia. It has also proved its value in controlling weight and cigarette smoking. Records show that acupuncture either treats or relieves the symptoms of a long list of ailments, deficiencies and other abnormalities. But in brief, these include: breathing and lung disorders (asthma, chronic bronchitis and coughs); circulatory problems (high and low blood pressure, angina, poor blood circulation); emotional and mental disorders (anxiety, depression, eating disorders and insomnia); gynecological problems (irregular menstruation, premenstrual pain, dysmenorrhea); joint and allied painful conditions (arthritis, headaches, injuries, inflammation and back problems); nerve conditions (Bell's palsy, sciatica, neuralgia); urinary and reproductive conditions (impotence, incontinence and infertility) and sudden and acute conditions (flu, common cold and stomach troubles) (Xi Yi Tang). In determining one's mental disorder, the practitioner locates the specific energy channels of the body where the block is located and begins to stimulate these channels through their expert use of fine needles. The same principle of energy stimulation is involved in acupressure and reflexology which are also more convenient, because the person himself can use these two methods on himself anywhere and any time. Pain is managed through the so-called auricular acupuncture. In the ear are the points that connect to the various parts of the body. These are stimulated in either ear to create an anaesthetic effect on the desire part or parts. Auricular acupuncture has been used this way in many parts of the world. A needle or a small pellet us pressed manually to create the effect. Herbs. TCM enjoys far greater appeal than conventional medicine in that it is not only more effective and more lasting, but also because there are no side effects. Acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology and herbs can, for example, tranquilize or sedate an emotionally or mentally disturbed person without leaving him severely drowsy (Singler) There are two classes of sedatives used by TCM: the first is a group of stronger tranquilizers, shell or hematite that effectively soothe the mind; and the second consists of mild sedating herbs possessing strengthening properties, such as ziziphus and polygala. These herbs not only calm but also nourish the heart and are more suitable to weaker and less acute conditions. Their use can be moderated, yet they are strong enough to "avoid hospitalization in a psychiatric ward." (Singler) Practitioners, however, caution that these herbs should be used temperately and according to the requirement of the person's disorder. One person suffering from anxiety may also experience back pain as well as night sweats, but another, experience also extreme fatigue, indigestion and anemia. Common sense will dictate that they be given different doses of herbal formulas and stimulation be done in different energy points. As already mentioned, the first person will need treatment in the kidney and strengthening in the heart, while the second will need strengthening in the spleen, blood, and heart. What surfaces is the precision and individuality of treatment and management. More About TCM.. The Huichol Shamanism's Four Elements as basis of their indigenous self-healing practices are similar and coincide with TCM's Five Elements. While modern civilization continues to learn more about and be benefited by TCM, it has also been observed to be imperfect and incomplete in its current approach (Tof). Experts observed that TCM is a rather "closed system" that is not receptive to revision by newer and more open understanding and that this strong reliance on traditional wisdom "may obstruct advancement." Western thinkers believe that TCM has, in fact, sustained a lot of much-needed modifications that address "idiographic concerns rather than exclusively nomothetic psychological ideals." (Tof). They believe that this is TCM's opportunity for self-discovery which is not inherent in its culture, and social and political systems. Bibliography Acupuncture.com. Schizophrenia.2002 Allen, JB. Depression and Acupuncture: Controlled Clinical Trial. Psychiatric Times 2000 Vol. XVII Allina Hospitals and Clinics. Alcoholism. Health Online 2002 Health Online, http://www.medformation.com Dharmananda, Subhuti. Acupuncture and Herbs for Mind and Body Disorders. Institute for Traditional Medicine, 2000 Hirsh, Roger. Qigong, Chinese Medicine and Depression Maclean, D and A. Shane. Traditional Chinese Medicine. Catie: Making a Difference Through Information Secunda, Babst. Shamanism and Chinese Medicine. Five Branches Institute, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1998 Tof, Ilanit. Depression. 1998 Eating Disorders Shortcomings of Chinese Medicine Xi Yi Tang Medical Center. What is Chinese Medicine? Read the full article

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Why Acupressure in London is a Natural Way to Feel Better

A lot of people want to feel better without taking medicine. Acupressure in London is becoming popular because it helps with pain, stress, and other health problems. It works by pressing specific points on the body, which helps balance energy and improve health. Unlike medicine, which may have side effects, acupressure is a safe and natural way to heal.

What is Acupressure?

Acupressure is a way to help the body by pressing on specific points. These points are connected to energy pathways called meridians. Pressing these points helps improve blood flow, reduce pain, and restore balance. Acupressure is like acupuncture, but it doesn’t use needles. That makes it a good option for people who don’t like needles but still want the benefits of this therapy.

For thousands of years, people have used acupressure to help with different health problems. Many places in London now offer this treatment so more people can enjoy its benefits.

Why Choose Acupressure Instead of Medicine?

1. Pain Relief Without Medicine

Acupressure is often used for:

Back and neck pain

Headaches and migraines

Joint pain and arthritis

Pressing on specific points helps the body release natural painkillers. It means people don’t need to rely on pain medicine, which can have side effects and cause dependency over time.

2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Acupressure helps relax the body and mind. Instead of taking medicine for stress, acupressure naturally lowers stress levels. It can also improve mood and help people think more clearly.

3. Better Sleep Without Sleeping Pills

If you have trouble sleeping, acupressure can help by calming the nervous system. Pressing specific points before bedtime helps people fall asleep faster and sleep better. Unlike sleeping pills, acupressure doesn’t cause side effects or dependency.

4. Boosts the Immune System

Regular acupressure sessions improve blood circulation and help the body fight off illness. It also helps the body remove toxins, which keeps the immune system strong.

5. Helps with Digestion

Many people use acupressure to help with stomach problems like bloating, constipation, and acid reflux. Pressing specific points can help the stomach work better, reducing the need for medicine.

6. Balances Hormones Naturally

Hormone imbalances can cause tiredness, mood swings, and other issues. Acupressure helps balance hormones without needing medication. It’s beneficial for women who have menstrual cramps, menopause symptoms, or fertility concerns.

7. Increases Energy and Circulation

Acupressure helps the body get more oxygen and nutrients by improving blood flow. It can make people feel more energetic and focused. Unlike caffeine, which only gives a short burst of energy, acupressure provides lasting energy.

8. Speeds Up Injury Recovery

If you’ve been injured, acupressure can help the body heal faster by improving blood flow and reducing swelling. Many athletes and active people in London use acupressure to recover quickly and stay in top shape.

Where Can You Find Acupressure in London?

Many places in London offer acupressure, such as:

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinics

These clinics focus on natural treatments like acupressure, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. They provide care based on each person’s specific needs.

2. Holistic Wellness Centers

These centers offer acupressure along with other natural healing methods like reflexology and acupuncture. They focus on treating the whole body rather than just symptoms.

3. Mobile Acupressure Therapists

Some therapists travel to people’s homes to provide acupressure treatments. It is a good option for those with busy schedules or who prefer home treatments.

4. Luxury Spas

Many high-end spas in London offer acupressure as part of their massage services. It is a relaxing way to enjoy the benefits of acupressure while treating yourself.

Can You Do Acupressure at Home?

Yes! Here are some easy acupressure points to try at home:

LI4 (Hegu) – For Headaches and Stress (Located between the thumb and index finger)

PC6 (Neiguan) – For Nausea and Anxiety (Found on the inner wrist)

SP6 (Sanyinjiao) – For Digestion and Hormonal Balance (Located above the ankle)

ST36 (Zusanli) – For Energy and Immunity (Located below the knee, helps improve stamina and strength)

GV20 (Baihui) – For Mental Clarity (Located on the top of the head, helps with focus and reducing dizziness)

Pressing these points for a few minutes daily can help with different health problems without needing medication.

Final Thoughts

If you want a natural way to feel better, acupressure is a great choice. Whether you visit a professional therapist or try simple techniques at home, acupressure can help with pain, stress, digestion, and more.

Unlike medicine, which only treats symptoms, acupressure helps the body heal. More people in London choose this safe and effective way to improve their health and well-being.

Would you like to try acupressure in London? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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How Traditional Chinese Therapy Can Help With Digestive Health

Digestive troubles can often be a mild discomfort or, at times, a serious condition. Though many resort to orthodox treatments for relief, Traditional Chinese Therapy (TCT) offers a peculiar angle, a blend of philosophies and systems incorporated to invigorate digestive delicacy. TCT comprises various therapies, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy, designed to bring the body back into balance. In this way, Traditional Chinese Therapy presents an effective means of supporting digestive health.

The Qi and Digestion Must Be Balanced

At the heart of this discipline is the notion of Qi (pronounced "Chee"), the life energy that circulates within the body. According to the Traditional Chinese Therapy paradigms, good health is maintained when Qi is balanced and free-flowing.

Stagnation or deficiency of Qi can trigger digestive problems. Using techniques of acupressure and specialized bodywork, a talented massage therapist could work to restore flow through digestive organs, thus aiding in situations such as bloating, indigestion, or constipation.

The Practice of Acupuncture for the Improvement of Digestive Health

Among the several therapies within the traditional Chinese healing arts, acupuncture is perhaps the most well-known. Traditional acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into various points along energy pathways known as meridians of the body. These points are chosen so as to stimulate digestion organs and their functioning.

Acupuncture is helpful in increasing blood circulation to the stomach and intestines, relieving abdominal pain, and regulating digestive activity. In people with digestive disorders like IBS and acid reflux, acupuncture demonstrates its ability to provide major relief to the patient.

Remedies with Herbs to Support Digestion

Herbal medicine is yet another vital consideration in TCT. Most of the herbs used in Chinese traditional medicine are thought to promote digest ants, such as ginger and peppermint, for the easy relief of nausea and stimulation of digestion. A trained TCT massage therapist may recommend herbal treatments along with massage therapy for a holistic approach to digestive health. The action of these herbs supports the other modalities of treatment to restore balance and support digestive activity.

Therapy for Stress by the Massage Therapist

Chronic stress causes a lot of digestive disturbances, like bloating, acid reflux, and constipation. Massage therapist therapy distresses people by relaxing their bodies and helping them relieve tension. TCT is aimed at massage workings of the major techniques for the abdomen and digestive meridians to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and aid in the natural flow of digestive processes. Massage therapy, by helping reduce stress and instilling relaxation in you, plays an important supportive role in maintaining digestive health at large.

Conclusion

Traditional Chinese Therapy restores balance to the energy systems of the body through natural treatment modalities and helps to heal common digestive issues for a better lifestyle. Whether with acupuncture, herbal Therapy, or massage therapist interventions, depending on what works best for the individual, TCT can treat and maintain a healthy digestive system. So, if you are on your way to restoring your digestive health, choosing to incorporate TCT into your health routine may be worth taking. Schedule a call with the experts of Springfield Wellness to know more.

#massage therapist therapy #massage therapist #traditional chinese therapy

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The Remarkable Advantages of Cloves on an Empty Stomach

Cloves have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. They offer many health benefits when eaten on an empty stomach. Cloves are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, making them great for a healthy diet.

Cloves have many benefits when eaten on an empty stomach. Adding them to your daily routine is easy. They can help with digestion and metabolism. Cloves are a natural way to improve your health and nutrition.

Key Takeaways

Cloves have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to support health benefits

Consuming cloves on an empty stomach can improve digestion and metabolism

Cloves provide essential nutrients and antioxidants for overall health and wellbeing

Incorporating cloves into your daily routine can be simple and effective

Cloves support digestive health and provide antioxidant properties

Cloves are a natural and effective way to boost health benefits and nutrition

Understanding Cloves: Nature's Powerful Medicinal Spice

Cloves have been a medicinal spice for centuries. They offer health benefits thanks to their nutritional profile and active compounds. Used in traditional medicine, cloves help with many health issues, like digestion and breathing problems.

Some of the key benefits of cloves include:

Anti-inflammatory properties

Antioxidant properties

Antibacterial properties

Historical Use of Cloves in Traditional Medicine

Cloves have been used in traditional medicine for ages. Ancient cultures like the Chinese, Indians, and Greeks used them for health issues.

Nutritional Profile of Cloves

The nutritional profile of cloves is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are great for a healthy diet.

Active Compounds in Cloves

The active compounds in cloves, like eugenol, are key to their health benefits. They offer many advantages for our well-being.

Why Consuming Cloves on an Empty Stomach Matters

Eating cloves on an empty stomach can greatly affect how your body digests and absorbs them. This way, your body can get the most out of cloves' health benefits.

The digestive system plays a big role here. An empty stomach is more ready to take in cloves' active compounds. This leads to better digestion, less inflammation, and more overall health benefits.

Some key health benefits of eating cloves on an empty stomach include:

Improved digestion and less indigestion

Better absorption of important nutrients

Strengthened immune system

Potential decrease in inflammation and pain

Knowing the benefits of eating cloves on an empty stomach helps you make better health choices. It can lead to enjoying many health benefits that cloves offer.

The Science Behind Morning Clove Consumption

Understanding the science behind morning clove consumption can enhance its health benefits. The body absorbs nutrients best in the morning. This is because the stomach is empty, allowing for better absorption of clove compounds.

The timing of when you eat cloves is also important. Eating them in the morning can boost digestion and improve digestive health. Cloves contain compounds that reduce inflammation and enhance digestive function. Adding cloves to your morning routine can help regulate digestion and prepare you for a healthy day.

Improved digestion and reduced inflammation

Optimal absorption of nutrients

Boosted energy levels and mental clarity

By grasping the science behind morning clove consumption, you can unlock its potential for better health. Whether you aim to enhance digestion, increase energy, or start your day well, cloves can be a simple yet effective addition to your morning. Benefit Description Improved digestion Reduced inflammation and improved functioning of the digestive system Optimal absorption Increased absorption of nutrients and active compounds Boosted energy Increased energy levels and mental clarity

Digestive Health Benefits of Morning Clove Consumption

Drinking cloves in the morning can greatly improve your digestion. The compounds in cloves help with bloating, gas, and indigestion. Adding cloves to your morning routine can make digestion better and boost your overall health.

Some of the key health benefits of morning clove consumption include:

Improved digestion and reduced symptoms of indigestion

Relief from bloating and gas

Enhanced digestive health and reduced risk of digestive disorders

Regularly drinking cloves in the morning can also have long-term benefits. It can help with bowel movements, reduce inflammation, and support good gut bacteria. Morning clove consumption is a simple way to support your digestive health.

By making morning clove consumption a daily habit, you can actively support your digestive health. Cloves have natural anti-inflammatory properties and help with digestion. They are a great addition to a healthy morning routine. Benefit Description Improved digestion Reduced symptoms of indigestion and bloating Relief from gas and bloating Reduced discomfort and improved overall digestive health Enhanced digestive health Reduced risk of digestive disorders and improved overall well-being

Cloves and Metabolism: Morning Boost for Your Body

Cloves can really boost your metabolism in the morning. They help kickstart your day. Adding cloves to your daily routine can increase your metabolic rate. This means your body uses energy more efficiently.

Impact on Metabolic Rate

Research shows cloves' active compounds can speed up metabolism. This is great for those trying to lose weight or improve their metabolic health.

Blood Sugar Regulation

Cloves also help control blood sugar levels. This is good for people with diabetes or prediabetes. It can lower the risk of serious health problems.

Weight Management Benefits

With a faster metabolism and better blood sugar control, you can manage your weight better. Adding cloves to your morning routine can help boost your metabolism. This supports your weight loss goals.

Some key benefits of cloves for metabolism and weight management include:

Increased metabolic rate

Improved blood sugar regulation

Enhanced weight loss efforts

Potential reduction in risk of chronic diseases

Cloves offer a natural way to boost your body in the morning. They support your metabolic health and weight management. By adding cloves to your daily routine, you can enjoy these benefits and start your day right. Benefit Description Increased Metabolic Rate Boosts energy production and utilization Improved Blood Sugar Regulation Maintains healthy blood sugar levels Weight Management Benefits Supports weight loss efforts and reduces risk of chronic diseases

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পেটের স্বাস্থ্য উন্নত করে

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অ্যান্টিঅক্সিডেন্ট এবং অ্যান্টি-ইনফ্লামেটরি গুণাবলী দেয়

খালি পেটে লবঙ্গ খাওয়ার সময় শরীর এটিকে আরও ভালভাবে গ্রহণ করে। কিন্তু এটি সবাই জন্য উপযোগী নয়, বিশেষ করে যারা কিছু স্বাস্থ্য সমস্যায় ভুগছেন।

দিনের বেলায় খালি পেটে লবঙ্গ খাওয়ার সাথে যোগ করলে আপনি এই প্রথার সুবিধা নিতে পারেন। এটি আপনার সাধারণ সুস্থতাকে উন্নত করতে পারে।

Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties

Cloves are packed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers. They are great for your health. The anti-inflammatory parts of cloves help lower chronic inflammation, which is linked to many diseases. The antioxidant parts fight free radicals, protecting your body from oxidative stress.

The active compounds in cloves are responsible for these benefits. Studies have shown that cloves can lower inflammation and oxidative stress. This can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Cloves work in several ways:

Fighting free radicals, which can damage cells and lead to aging and diseases

Reducing chronic inflammation, which is connected to arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease

Protecting against cell damage, which can prevent cancer and other diseases

Eating cloves can help you enjoy their health benefits. This might improve your overall health and lower the risk of chronic diseases.

Fighting Free Radicals

Cloves have compounds that fight free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that harm cells. By stopping these free radicals, cloves protect your body from oxidative stress and lower the risk of chronic diseases.

Reducing Chronic Inflammation

Cloves have anti-inflammatory properties. They might be a natural way to reduce chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases. Cloves could help ease symptoms and boost your health by lowering inflammation.

Best Methods to Consume Cloves in the Morning

To get the most out of cloves, add them to your morning routine. You can mix them into your tea or coffee. This way, you enjoy the taste and the health perks of cloves.

Another good idea is to spice up your morning dishes with cloves. Try adding them to oatmeal or yogurt. It's a tasty way to start your day and boost your health.

Here are some ways to add cloves to your morning routine:

Add a few cloves to your tea for an extra kick of flavor and health benefits

Use cloves as a spice in your morning cooking, such as in oatmeal or yogurt

Make a clove-infused water by steeping cloves in hot water and then cooling it

Exploring these consumption methods can help you find the best way to enjoy cloves in the morning. This way, you can make the most of their health benefits. Method Benefits Adding cloves to tea Flavor and health benefits Using cloves as a spice Flavor and health benefits Clove-infused water Health benefits and hydration

Potential Side Effects and Precautions

It's important to know the side effects and precautions when eating cloves. Cloves can be good for health but might not be right for everyone. The right amount of cloves to eat depends on your health and why you're eating them.

Some people might have bad reactions to cloves, like allergies or problems with medicines. Always talk to a doctor before eating cloves, especially if you have health issues. Here are some important things to remember:

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not eat cloves because of the risk to the baby.

People with diabetes or bleeding problems should be careful with cloves.

The right amount of cloves to eat can change based on your health and why you're eating them.

Knowing the side effects and taking the right precautions helps you enjoy cloves safely. Always check with a doctor before trying new foods or supplements. Individuals Recommended Dosage Precautions Pregnant or breastfeeding women Avoid consumption Risk of side effects on the fetus or baby Individuals with certain medical conditions Consult with a healthcare professional Potential interactions with medications or worsening of conditions Healthy adults Follow recommended dosage guidelines None

Combining Cloves with Other Morning Rituals

Starting your day with a routine can greatly improve your wellness. Adding cloves to your morning can boost your existing rituals. This could be through eating them or using their scent.

You can add cloves to your morning tea or coffee. Or, use clove essential oil in your diffuser during yoga or journaling. This can make these activities more effective, like reducing stress and improving focus.

By adding cloves to your morning, you create a complete wellness routine. It helps set a positive tone for the day.

Some great morning rituals to mix with cloves include:

Meditation: Add a few drops of clove essential oil to your diffuser. It helps relax and focus.

Exercise: Take cloves as a supplement or add them to your water. It boosts energy and endurance.

Journaling: Drink clove tea while journaling. It sparks creativity and clarity.

Try different combinations of cloves and morning rituals. Find the perfect mix that boosts your wellness.

Conclusion: Embracing the Power of Morning Clove Consumption

As we wrap up our exploration of cloves, it's clear they're a key to better health. Adding cloves to your morning can boost your day with antioxidants and digestive help. It's a simple way to start your day right.

Cloves help control blood sugar and boost metabolism. They also fight chronic inflammation and damage from free radicals. Using cloves can lead to a healthier, more vibrant life.

Start your day with cloves and see how they change your body and mind. You can add them to tea, breakfast, or get creative. The journey to a healthier tomorrow begins with the small but mighty clove.

FAQ

What are the health benefits of consuming cloves on an empty stomach?

Eating cloves on an empty stomach can improve digestion and nutrient absorption. It also boosts your metabolism. Cloves are full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. These can reduce inflammation and support your health.

How can cloves impact my morning routine and metabolism?

Cloves can kickstart your day by boosting metabolism and regulating blood sugar. They can also help with weight management. Eating cloves first thing in the morning helps your body absorb them best, giving you a natural energy boost.

What is the optimal way to consume cloves in the morning?

You can add cloves to your tea, sprinkle them on breakfast, or take them as a supplement. The key is to eat them on an empty stomach for the best health benefits.

Are there any potential side effects or precautions to consider when consuming cloves?

Cloves are usually safe, but it's important to know the right amount and any health concerns. People with certain health issues or who are pregnant should talk to a doctor before adding cloves to their diet.

Can cloves be combined with other morning rituals for enhanced benefits?

Yes! Cloves can be great with morning activities like meditation, exercise, or mindfulness. Mixing cloves with these practices can help you feel better overall.

What are the key active compounds in cloves and how do they contribute to their health benefits?

Cloves contain eugenol, which is very good for antioxidants and fighting inflammation. Other compounds like beta-caryophyllene and acetyl eugenol also help. They support digestion and help control blood sugar.

How does the timing of clove consumption affect its absorption and effectiveness?

Eating cloves on an empty stomach, especially in the morning, is best. This way, your body can use their nutrients and compounds more efficiently. It maximizes the health benefits of cloves.

What are the historical uses of cloves in traditional medicine?

Cloves have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, especially in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. They're known for aiding digestion, relieving respiratory problems, and supporting oral health.

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vietnamagarwoodandherbal · 4 months ago

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Agarwood benefits

17 Benefits of Agarwood Oud that You Should Know

1. East Asian Medicine:

Agarwood is prescribed in traditional East Asian medicine to promote the flow of qi, relieve pain, arrest vomiting by warming the stomach, and to relieve asthma (Anon., 1995a).

2. Chinese Medicine:

High-grade agarwood powder is prescribed in Chinese medicine (Yaacob, 1999).

High grade agarwood powder is also used in the production of pharmaceutical tinctures (Heuveling van Beek and Phillips, 1999).

3. Use as Liniment:

Malaysians use agarwood mixed with coconut oil as a liniment. Likewise Indians and chinese also use agarwood oil in their traditional medicine as a liniment for the treatment of various skin diseases. (Burkill (1966))

4. Rheumatism:

Agarwood oil is used in a boiled concoction to treat rheumatism and other body pain.(Burkill)

5. Jaundice:

Often-discarded uninfected wood is used as Kayu gaharu lemppong by Malaysians to treat jaundice and body pains. (Chakrabarty et al. (1994))

6. Smallpox and Abdominal Pain:

Agarwood has been noted for its use as a complex ointment for smallpox and for various abdominal complaints. (1930, cited in Chakrabarty et al., 1994)

7. Pleurisy:

Its use for the treatment of pleurisy is referenced in the Ayurvedic medicinal text the Susruta Samhita.

8. Nervous System Disorders:

When used in aromatherapy, agarwood oil may help to treat anxiety, stress, depression and other nervous system disorders.

9. Liver and Kidney:

Agarwood oil is used to treat cirrhosis of the liver and kidney problems.

10. Lung and Stomach Tumours:

Agarwood oil is used in the treatment of lung and stomach tumours.

11. Carminative Diuretic:

Agarwood oil is also used a carminative diuretic.

12. The Indian Council:

The Indian Council summarizes the properties of agarwood as follows: “Agarwood is considered stimulant, antiasthmatic, carminative, tonic, aphrodisiac and astringent. It is used in diarrhoea, dysentery, gout, rheumatism and paralysis.

13. The Cropwatch Organisation:

The Cropwatch Organisation similarly lists acknowledged merits of agarwood in Asian medical praxis as “warming,” “to relieve stuck energy particularly in the digestive and respiratory systems,” “to alleviate pain,” and “balancing effects” on “nervous and emotional disorders.”

14. Middle East and Bangladesh:

In Egypt, Arabia and throughout the northeast part of Bangladesh, agarwood is described as a stimulant, cardiac tonic and carminative (Bhuiyan et al., 2009).

15. China and Japan:

It is used as a traditional sedative, analgesic and digestive medicine in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine (Abdullah et al., 2007; Liu et al., 2008).

16. Assam:

The water portion obtained as distillate after separating the oud oil during distillation process is used at present in Assam as an efficient stimulant and tonic fo the treatment of mental disorder and malnutrition

17. Miscellaneous:

The oud oil is used to treat illness during and after childbirth; to relieve spasms especially in the digestive and respiratory systems, abdominal pain, asthma, cancer (used as a general tonic), colic, chest congestion, diarrhea, hiccups, nausea, nerves and treatment of regurgitation (Burkill, 1966; Chakrabarty et al., 1994; Kim et al., 1997; Barden et al., 2000; Bhuiyan et al., 2009).

Agarwood is also prescribed for dropsy, as a carminative, a stimulant, for heart palpitations, and as a tonic taken particularly during pregnancy, after childbirth and for diseases of female genital organs (Chakrabarty et al., 1994).

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dhakshin-ayurveda · 4 months ago

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Curcuma Longa Powder: The Golden Spice for Health and Healing

Introduction

Curcuma longa also commonly referred to as turmeric is a herbaceous perennial plant originated from the Zingiberacae family. Grown in SouthEast Asia, the dried and powdered form of its rootstock has been used as a spice, colorant and medicine for millennia. It reaches its vibrant yellow hue as well as reveals its medicinal effects largely because of curcuminoids; curcumin has received the most focus. In this blog, you will learn about the background, the content of Curcuma longa powder, and its related health values with scientific introductions.

1. Historical and Traditional Use of Turmeric

Gurpur, a natural yellow dye extracted from the root of turmeric, has been in use as medicine in Ayurveda, Chinese and Unani systems for thousands of years.

Ayurveda: Haridra or Indian Saffron is characterised as ‘cleanser’ and ‘vitalizer’. It helps in pacifying the three dosha and is utilized in illnesses of skin, inflammatory and digestive disorders.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): To a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, turmeric is beneficial in circulation, liver complaint, and arthritis.

Cultural and Ritual Use: In many traditions, the yellow pigment obtained from the root was employed as dye in rituals, while in other traditions it was used as a sort of natural preservative for food

2.Chemical Composition of Curcuma Longa Powder

The medicinal properties of turmeric are attributed to its bioactive compounds, including:

Curcuminoids (2–5%): o Curcumin (C₂₁H₂₀O₆): The major curcuminoid contributing to nearly all the health benefits of turmeric including excellent anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant activity. o Demethoxycurcumin and Bisdemethoxycurcumin: Other individuals related with curcuminoids with similar pharmacological effect.

Volatile Oils (4–14%): oTurmerone, Zingiberene, and Ar-turmerone: Well documented for possession of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory characteristics.

Other Components: oPolysaccharides: Help contribute to modifying the effect of the immune system. oProteins and Resins: In order to serve this goal, it should be noted how turmeric can improve its therapeutic attributes.

3. Health Benefits of Curcuma Longa Powder

a) Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Properties

Actually, inflammation and oxidative stress are the most advertised properties of turmeric among all others.

Inhibition of Inflammatory Pathways: Curcumin suppresses certain cytokines stimulating inflammation such as TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta, and IL-6 with interference with NF-kappa B a signaling pathway.

Antioxidant Mechanism: Besides, curcumin physically chelates with metal ions to remove free radicals and modulates the cellular antioxidant system, including SOD and catalase .

b) Joint Health and Pain Relief

Some of the most common uses of Curcuma longa powder include relief in arthritis and other diseases of the joints.

Osteoarthritis Relief: Recent studies have shown that curcumin works on patients with osteoarthritis, alleviates pain, and enhances joint mobility on par with NSAIDs without side effects .

Muscle Recovery: The recorded benefits of curcumin include an ability to minimise muscle soreness caused by exercises, hence enhancing muscle recovery.

c) Digestive Health

Turmeric also has benefits to the digestive system, which can cure some stomach problems.

Bile Secretion Stimulation: You see turmeric helps in the production of bile that in turn promotes digestion of fats and absorption of nutrients.

Gut Microbiome Support: Curcumin acts as a prebiotic which generates favorable bacteria in the gut such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium .

d) Cardiovascular Benefits

Turmeric is also good for the heart by regulating lipid factors and lowering inflammation in the body.

Anti-thrombotic Effects: Curcumin suppresses the platelet coagglutination ability and decreases the formation of thrombin, thus enhancing the blood circulation .

Cholesterol Regulation: According to research, curcumin is effective at reducing levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and increasing levels of HDL cholesterol .

e) Immune System Support

Turmeric in the present study may stimulate the immune system by its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Modulation of Immune Responses: It has been found that curcumin has an effect in regulating cell volumetric activity and thereby lifts the activity of macrophages, T cells and natural killer NK cells that is so important in combating illnesses.

Antiviral Properties: It is found that curcumin has the possibility to prevent the viral proliferation in infections such as flu and hepatitis.

f) Anti-cancer Potential

There has been increasing interest in curcumin for cancer prevention and therapy.

Induction of Apoptosis: Curcumin is seen to bring about apoptosis in California cells while not affecting normal cells.

Angiogenesis Inhibition: Curcumin reduces the production by tumor cells of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which is active in constructing new blood vessels necessary for tumor growth .

Synergistic Effects: Curcumin can also works synergistically with chemotherapy and radiation therapy to increase the cancer cells sensitivity to treatment.

4. Mechanisms of Action

Inhibition of Enzymes: Curcumin even suppresses such enzymes as cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX), thereby decreasing manufacturing of inflammatory mediators .

Regulation of Gene Expression: Through evaluating the molecular targets present in curcumin for its anti-inflammatory effects, the NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways alongside alterations in inflammation-modulating genes are influenced by curcumin .

Antioxidant Activity: Through its antioxidant property curcumin scavenge the free radicals and enhances antioxidant enzymes to reduce oxidative stress and cell damage

5. Modern Applications of Curcuma Longa Powder

The versatility of turmeric makes it a key ingredient in various health and wellness products:

Nutraceuticals: Turmeric supplements have gained popularity in the market regarding joint health, digestion, and immune system support.

Functional Foods: Turmeric is mixed with beverages, foods and golden milk due to its health implications.

Cosmetics: In skin care, turmeric is incorporated in skin care products owing to it’s ability to reduce inflammation and lighten skin color.

Pharmaceuticals: Technological advancement in the formulation for using turmeric extract for the treatment of inflammation and metabolism disease .

6. Safety and Side Effects

Turmeric powder is not toxic in most cases when taken as a dietary product in the correct proportions. However:

Potential Side Effects: At higher doses there may be minor side effects of gastrointestinal irritation.

Drug Interactions: These include anticoagulants, among others, although curcumin interacts with certain types of medication. Seek the attention of a doctor if you are taking any form of medication.

Recommended Dosage: The daily dose of curcumin in standardized turmeric extracts is between 500 mg and 1,500 mg.

Conclusion

Curcuma longa powder which contains bio-active compounds and health benefits of this spice has been discovered through clinical research and has traditional remedies too. Whether for anti-inflammatory properties, as an aid for digestion or its many other uses, turmeric remains a key component in natural health care. Being incorporated into advanced nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, it has its place in both preventive and curative medicine.

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