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Posted on February 16th, 2009 by Tera Warner
In China, natural substances have been used medicinally for thousands of years, and their application is encouraged by the present Chinese government. Traditional Chinese Medicine, including herbalism, began to be imported into Japan from about the 5th century A.D., and - with a few modifications - it has to a large extent been incorporated into the system operated by Japanese health insurance authorities.
The use of herbs once belonged partly to the realm of magic, in the healing rites performed by shamans and also stems from observations of the way in which animals treat themselves to various plants when sick or wounded. But careful study of herbs and their properties over thousands of years has developed Oriental herbal medicine into a highly refined and complex discipline.
Medical diagnosis is usually undertaken by practitioners familiar with both Western and Oriental medicine, resulting in a wideranging and comprehensive assessment of a patient’s symptoms. The yin/yang balance will be appraised, as well as the functioning of the internal organs and systems, the patient’s psychological state, diet, and lifestyle. And each of these factors will be considered in relation to the nature of the diseases or disorder involved, and its degree and speed of progression.
Following diagnosis, the therapist selects a combination of natural “herbs,” which may include mineral and animal ingredients. Western herbal therapies are often based on using a single herbal remedy at a time; indeed, most rural forms of folk medicine work on this premise. An Oriental herbal therapist will provide an individually tailored cocktail of herbs that will work in conjunction with one another, and with you, and that will probably be readapted several times during the course of treatment as healing proceeds,
Herbs are classified in a number of ways. The nature of each is said to be cold, cool, hot, warm, or neutral. This is the chi or energy value of the herb and is used to balance excess or deficiencies in the “disharmony” that constitutes the illness. The herb’s taste and smell are also evaluated, as sour bitter, sweet, pungent. salty. These characteristics are linked special affinities with different organs or body system and the related emotions that can be involved in disease. The herbs are also characterized as having a ascending or descending effect. The herbalist prescribes a mixture of herbs and tells the patient how to prepare and use them. Occasionally ready-prepared remedies such as herbal pills or tinctures may be given.
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Filed under: Health Product China, India Medical, Japan Health
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Posted on January 15th, 2009 by Fred Peters
Various health studies shows that mostly Japanese people are slim. Research has proved that being slim is not genetic, and it depends on various other factors. According to different health surveys one can find that along with DNA, the secret lies in their eating habits, and other factors in their day to day life style.
The first secret is the Japanese do not often overeat, they believe in quality not quantity. Even the food served in Japanese schools consists of small amount of rice bowl, miso soup, tofu, and vegetables. Why we found obesity is a problem in the United States, because they are used to eat too much of quantity rather than quality. That’s why weight loss is a major concern of the North Americans.
Secondly, there is a huge amount of peer pressure on women in Japan to stay slim. Japan has societal structure which is based on how one conforms to the norms of the society. People have to do their best to fit comfortably into society, compared to Western societies. Thus, there is a huge amount of peer pressure to adjust and conform. In particular, there is tremendous pressure on women to stay thin and slim.
Thirdly, even though Japanese people spend a lot of time in their office, they still find time for attending fitness clubs, yoga classes for their health. In the weekends too, instead of being a couch potato watching TV programs, they would go on small excursions, hiking, swimming or play sports such as tennis and golf. This life style is one of the reasons why Japanese people are fit.
The fourth secret is that, they always have healthy food that contains fewer fats and more proteins. Their diet contains fish, soya, rice, vegetables and fruits which has lots of proteins, minerals but very low fat content. They always go for not only healthy but fresh cooked food items that are full of vitamins and minerals needed for the body. This is just opposite of the frozen food that most of the North Americans eat.
Western diet study asks us to avoid white rice and noodles like the plague, whereas, the Japanese diet contains mostly rice every day and still they are very slim. Actually, rice is nutritious, contains the carbohydrates necessary for the body. The Japanese green tea contains extremely low calories, and helps to cut their daily calorie intake and it also burns the fats and facilitate weight loss. Japanese people avoid tea with milk and sugar as such ingredients add to daily calorie totals.
There is indeed no secret about how to get slim fast like the Japanese. The secret of slim and fit Japanese people lies in a combination of factors as mentioned above. The Japanese weight loss plan lies in consuming less quantity of food which contains less fat and more proteins, giving attention to appearance, and indulging in a lifestyle which includes exercise like walking, and home cooking instead of using frozen foods.
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Posted on December 5th, 2008 by Tera Warner
Cosmetic surgery can be an expensive and time consuming experience. When choosing to have a cosmetic procedure, you need to weigh all of your options carefully before committing to having the procedure done. While many people will save their money for years in order to get their cosmetic surgery done by the most trendy doctors in places like New York City and Los Angeles, other patients have found a way around this long wait and expense. More and more, people are taking vacation trips to other countries and combining these trips with cosmetic surgery procedures. When choosing cosmetic surgery, Thailand offers a lot more than just a cheaper place to have your procedure done. Surgeons at the Phuket Cosmetic Surgery Clinic are also world-renowned for a special type of cosmetic surgery – sex reassignment, or sex change, surgery. They are one of the few clinics in the world that offer this type of surgery, but they are certain not to take such a change in their patients’ appearance lightly. Anyone who wants sex reassignment surgery performed here must pass rigorous psychological studies and medical testing before the surgeons will consent to the procedure. Of course, the doctors of Phuket and other cities in Thailand perform many other types of cosmetic surgery, and the country also offers some of the best spa retreats in the world where you can relax and recover from your surgery in style.
You can also entertain yourself with the many cultural activities that Thailand has to offer, but you must remember some items before planning your trip. There is always some risk to cosmetic surgery, whether you choose to have it performed in the US or Thailand, so be careful to research your doctor and clinics thoroughly before leaving for your trip. Another issue may arise in the language barrier – be sure that you will have a translator available to help you communicate with medical staff, or that they speak English. Almost all of them speak great English, but we are talking about surgery here. If you keep in mind these few precautions, you can be sure your trip will be a successful one.
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Posted on November 8th, 2008 by Kathy Austin
There are two types of vitamins- the water soluble vitamins and the fat soluble vitamins. Fat soluble vitamins are also called hormones. All the commonly known vitamins are water soluble vitamins, of which vitamin C or ascorbic acid is the most common. Earlier it was believed that all these vitamins belong to one group called B complex as they were all found in the same source. Later they were categorized as different vitamins. Vitamin A, B1, B3, B5, B9, D, E, H, K, P, Choline and Inositol are some of the other vitamins. Few of these vitamins are known by their biological names, like vitamin B1 is known as thiamine and vitamin H, Biotin.
Vitamins form an essential component of the balanced diet that we eat. People with chronic illnesses are advised to take vitamin supplements by their doctors. Pregnant women and people suffering from bowel disorders need to watch out their vitamin intake. Bowel disorder retards the absorption of fat soluble vitamin. Folic acid is prescribed for a person suffering from thalassaemia. Patients with pernicious anemia have to be given injections of vitamin B12 because of its acute deficiency in their body. Vitamins are useful and mandatory for the body, but excess of everything is bad. Even vitamins taken in excess can cause severe damage to the body. For instance, the body needs only 400 to 800 units of vitamin D in a day. If this amount is exceeded, too much calcium gets absorbed by the bloodstream, which can damage the kidneys. Moreover, supplements can never replace the healthy diets, so it’s better to take vitamin-rich diet than take supplements.
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Posted on October 13th, 2008 by Tera Warner
In today’s world, where traditional medicine tends to focus on the methods employed in Western medicine, much of the uses of Chinese herbs are largely passed over. But for those who look towards non-traditional medicine as a means of recovering health or even as a supplement to traditional medical care, they will find the benefits of Chinese herbs to be rooted in ancient knowledge and a history of success.
Chinese herbs can be found in a variety of places including medical offices following the Eastern practice of medicine, Asian markets, and even online. But the use of Chinese herbs, while most often safe, should be used under the guidance of a medical professional and after extensive research has been performed. If there is an interest in using Chinese herbs to help supplement health or treat an existing condition, it is best to research those herbs that have shown success in these particular instances. Seek out a medical professional or someone well-versed in the use of Chinese herbs to determine the best way to proceed. When Chinese herbs are used in conjunction with education, preparedness, and medical supervision, they can be a fantastic tool to achieving overall, natural health.
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