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Chinese Herbal Remedies For Migraines and Headaches

   

If you are experiencing head discomfort, you may think that is a headache or migraine. What is a migraine anyway? It is a type of headache that is much more painful than tension headache and other types of headache. When you have a migraine headache, you may be under throbbing intense pain at the top and front part of your head. This pain can result in vomiting, nausea, and flickering vision.

The WHO or World Health Organization has stated that migraine is ranked 19th among all diseases worldwide that may result in disability. The truth is, this condition is experienced by tens of millions of people all over the world. Ironically and fortunately, there are simple steps to prevent them.

Most people living in the West treat migraine headaches with prescription or over the counter drugs that are widely available in the market. They promise soothing relief against migraine and headache. One safer way is to relax with warm bath to cool down the body and reduce the pain. Then there is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has treatments that are not only safe and natural but also provide long lasting treatment for this one sided headache.

According to TCM, migraines and headaches usually involve blood flow, poor circulation of Yin and Yang, the gallbladder, and the liver. Chinese medicine practitioners have the ability to differentiate the key patterns of migraine. This helps them provide the patient with the right prescribed mixture of herbs. Some of the more common herbs used for migraines include Bai Shao, Radix Puerariae or Ge Gen and root of Chinese angelica or Dang Gui. This herbal concoction can be used when the headache and migraine symptoms manifest. They can all be taken in the form of tea, supplements, or tablets.

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin for Migraines

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin has been used for thousands of years to treat heat rising in the head, blurry vision, and severe headaches. According to Chinese medicine tradition, migraine is the result of liver-wind. The herbal formula Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin is one of the best treatments for it. You can purchase it in pills, tablets and capsules in your local Chinese drugstore. To stop migraine pains, Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin can be taken three times a day.

Long Dan Hsie Gan Tang

This herbal formula is very effective in treating dizziness and migraine. It is made out of the finest extracts of various Chinese plant roots.

Several clinical studies have been done that are featured in newspapers, books, and the Internet showing Chinese medicines to be the best treatment options in the prevention and cure of any type of disease. Some articles however also tell us that not all medicines live up to its promise to a better health. The first and best way to resolve an unwanted condition is to consult with a medical physician.

Ge Gen Teng Wan

Made from choice quality Chinese herbs Ge Gen Teng Wan is used to treat patients suffering from dysentery, stiff neck due to hypertension and migraine. Studies have proven that Ge Gen Teng Wan has no negative side effects. If you have migraines, it is recommended to take four to six 4-6 pills two to three times a day for best results.

Chiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang

This herbal formula is excellent for upper back, shoulder, and neck pain, as well as for headaches and migraines. It is widely available in your local Chinese pharmacy. For acute headaches and migraines take three to tablets three times a day.

Tou Tong Pian

This Chinese herbal formula has been proven to quickly relieve sinus pains and headaches. It is designed to be an herbal alternative to over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin and acetaminophen.

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Acid Reflux Symptoms Can Be Cured with TCM and Acupuncture

   

The burning sensation people feel from the welling up of acid in the stomach is known as Acid Reflux. Chronic or long term acid reflux is known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Acid reflux occurs when the valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) which should close when food passes through it does not close or closes but not completely allowing the acid to escape the stomach and go back up the esophageal wall causing heartburn. Certain individuals have this feeling after they eat and it comes only a few times; other people can experience it many times a week. The pain can be either a painful, persistent problem or a small annoyance depending on how much it occurs.

Acid Reflux – Its Causes

People suffering from acid reflux may be also suffering from a hiatal hernia. This occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter and the abdomen’s upper section appear over the diaphragm. This facilitates the escape of stomach acid into the esophagus. Other causes include taking certain medications, alcohol, soft drinks, drinking lots of coffee, pregnancy, smoking, obesity, smoking, pregnancy, and lying down after eating.

Acid Reflux Symptoms

A burning sensation in the chest (heartburn) is the defining symptom of acid reflux. Other symptoms can include a feeling that food is stuck in the throat, hiccups, black stools, bloating, and a sour taste that comes into the mouth after burping. Each person may experience and manifest symptoms in different ways.

Acid Reflux and Acupuncture in Pembroke Pines

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or acid reflux, from the standpoint of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is caused by a dysfunction of the stomach system due to a conflict between the stomach and liver. Acupuncture can reduce the relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter which helps stop the acid reflux. Certain acupuncture points are activated to regulate the gastric secretions and motility and keep the sphincter in place. The stimulation of the acupoints also results in the regulation of metabolism, hormone, and neuropeptide release.

Acupuncture can control acid reflux whether or not it’s used as a standalone treatment or used in combination with other treatment options. It works very well can bring much needed relief for the acid reflux sufferer. So, if you or anyone you know is suffering from this condition, either recurrently or sporadically, acupuncture may be the therapy that you are looking for.