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Fu Zi: Revered and Feared

By Cindy MicleuClinical Perspectives , Herbal Medicine, Internal Medicine

By Cindy Micleu

Fu Zi, or Aconite, has long been considered one of the most important herbs in the Chinese materia medica, yet many herbalists are afraid to use it because of its potential toxicity. This herb is a … Read More

October 14, 2019

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Re-Establishing Optimal Health Postpartum

By Cindy MicleuClinical Perspectives , Dietary Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Women's Health

By Cindy Micleu

During pregnancy, the focus is often on supporting the health of the mother as it directly affects the growth and development of the fetus. But in traditional Chinese medicine, maintaining a woman’s health is also highly … Read More

May 20, 2015

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Using Acupuncture Points to Eliminate Jet Lag

By Cindy MicleuAcupuncture, Health Preservation

By Cindy Micleu

Jet lag occurs when our body’s natural daily circadian rhythm becomes disrupted, due to the crossing of time zones during long airplane flights. The symptoms may last from 1 to 10 days, and range from fatigue, … Read More

January 19, 2015

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Bone Broth for Health Building: Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys

By Cindy MicleuDietary Therapy, Health Preservation

By Cindy Micleu

Winter is the ideal time for nourishing the Kidneys, and soup is the perfect winter food. Bone broth is prepared in cultures around the world as both a tasty, healthful soup and an easily digested medicinal … Read More

June 20, 2014

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Nourishing the Center: Restoring Digestive Health with Fermented Foods

By Cindy MicleuDietary Therapy, Health Preservation

By Cindy Micleu

The ancient Greeks understood that important chemical changes took place during fermentation, calling it “alchemy.” As with dairy products, preservation of vegetables and fruits by the process of lacto-fermentation has many advantages beyond simply maintaining the … Read More

June 15, 2014

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Zi Cao (Lithospermum erythrorhizon)

By Cindy MicleuHerb Gallery