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…are focused on reducing dampness and damp-heat in the spleen. Acupuncture can be performed as early as the first week of pregnancy. Electroacupuncture is contraindicated, as well as SP6. For damp heat in the spleen, symptoms include sneezing, post-nasal drip, rhinitis, poor appetite, thin and loose stools, lassitude, pale tongue…

…yin or yang excess (dampness, heat) manifesting as joint (or other Curious organ) problems and/or imbalanced hyper-focus on the self or the external world. Dai Mai is the ultimate ditch for unresolved pathological issues. It is a “belt channel” that surrounds the waist, often manifesting as belly fat or urogenital…

…that are sour dry dampness, with an additional warming quality. Sour is different than astringent, which has a cooler property. Salty Taste Fire and water phases make-up the salty taste. Combining the attributes of fire and water imparts heat from the fire phase to help digestion and moisture from the…

…Tonifies Spleen Qi, resolves dampness, regulates Liver Qi, Tonifies Kid Yin, Nourishes Blood, invigorates Blood. In Closing ... As we examine the combined actions of these two points, we can clearly see how they can be effectively substituted for the Four Gates in cases of significant vacuity with concomitant stagnation…

…quickens the blood, transforms dampness, and harmonizes the stomach. Formula medication was administered in capsule form dosed at three capsules BID. After five days of modified Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang , the patient reported that both pain and spasms had completely resolved. He continued the modified formula for two…

…tonifying the spleen, resolving dampness / damp heat, and harmonizing the spleen / stomach. It also has the unique action of targeting pain of the knee, thigh, and lumbar area, all of which can contribute to systemic pain issues throughout the body. Sp 10 strongly invigorates blood / dispels blood…

…such as cold or dampness. This also includes making sure the pathways for the Yang are open and unobstructed. The theory of the Luo Vessels shows the way blood Bi obstruction closes off the regions of the body, blocking Yang qi from circulating. To free the Yang Qi requires opening…

…because it can cause dampness), and melons. Naturally, all herbal and food recommendations need to be made with care and appropriate cautions with regard to dosing. In his book, “Shaolin and Taoist Herbal Training Formulas for Ch’I Kung, Meditation, the Internal Martial Arts, and Longevity” James Ramholz states: “There is…

…i.e., the psoriasis, indicated dampness. The skin formula was used to clear the liver. In the biomedical model, alcohol is toxic to the liver, and in the Chinese model, alcohol is too warming to both the liver and the body in general. Although Steve was reluctant to eliminate alcohol totally,…

…“Clear Heat and Dry Dampness” have well-documented antibacterial effects. 10 The yellow huang herbs, which contain berberine, include huang qin (Radix scutellariae), huang lian (Rhizoma coptidis), huang bai (Cortex phellodendri), long dan cao (Radix gentianae) and ku shen (Radix sophorae flavescentis). While the anti-viral properties of herbs in the category…

…the successful externalization of dampness or toxic heat in cases of localized pathogenic accumulation. However, they may also indicate that the intensity of the intervention exceeded the patient’s constitutional tolerance or the local tissue’s capacity for adaptive response. Clinical Implications Patient Communication: Practitioners should provide pre-treatment counseling on possible skin…

…, clearing heat, draining dampness, and eliminating toxins. This vegetable can be eaten raw, but during the winter months it can be gently baked with spices and added to soups as well, making it an incredibly versatile food for deep nourishment during the winter months. Cabbage Neutral in temperature, cabbage…

…/ Spleen Yang, clear Dampness, or clear Damp Heat and/or Liver Depression Qi Stagnation. This same evaluation of the tongue can be done as the patient follows the Keto dietary approach over a longer period of time as well. If after weeks or months on the respective Keto diet, the…

…transformed into heat and dampness. This signifies a struggle is occurring. From the struggle, heat (resistance and agitation) or damp (confusion) manifest. When we oppose or fight against something, the struggle requires a greater amount of energy to finance it. Ying qi (blood and fluids) must be transformed into wei…

…the Kidney while draining dampness. She took an herbal formula, called “Women’s Journey” at a low dosage, but made sure to take one dose just before bedtime. These treatments had an almost immediate effect on the frequency and intensity of hot flashes at night. The result was a happier, more…

…“spleen qi xu with dampness” diagnosis on every obese patient who walks through our doors is lazy practice. I consider what may have led to spleen qi xu , such as childhood trauma, over-exercise in an attempt to desperately lose weight, or chronic grief, resulting in a lack of circulation…

…involve transforming or draining dampness and phlegm, which are the results of a weak spleen. Nourishing the Yin The final set of criteria for treating the shen involves “nourishing the yin ,” which may also require the clearing of heat. Yet again, the specific strategy for working with the yin…

…deficiencies with accumulation of dampness and toxins. Fu zi (Radix aconiti lateralis praeparata) and dry-fried bai zhu (Rhizoma atractylodis macrocephalae) were added for accumulation of water and dampness due to inability of spleen and kidney to regulate water circulation. The herbs were given for three months per course of treatment.…

…best way to dry dampness? MH: This would require an entire seminar, but in a sentence, with grain alcohol. Fire puts out fire. JW: What is your view on addiction? MH: Again, this would take an entire seminar, but to synopsize, I believe there is nothing called “addiction.” If someone…

…qi deficiency accompanied by dampness. Over-the-counter chemical remedies should not be taken to relieve or prevent gas because there is no strong evidence that they are effective. Self-Help Chew a handful of caraway seeds. Peppermint tea may be taken several times per day. Use a digestive formula (consiting of poria;…