9 Medical Benefits of Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi is among my favorite fruits of all time. It ranks up there with figs and papaya for me. Kiwi got rebranded in 1959 when it had been known as “Chinese…
Coptis May Help MARCoNS, Hashi and Diabetes
Sometimes I come across the weirdest things that are amazingly helpful, like Coptis chinensis. This herb is used frequently in Chinese medicine (Huang Lian), especially to treat diabetes. One constituent was…
Help for Chronic Sinus Problems
As spring rolls around, allergies and hay fever cause problems, and so do lingering strains of colds and flu. Maybe you are one of the 40 million people in North America…
Reishi mushroom
Reishi Mushroom Power – The Plant of Immortality
I asked an elderly Japanese friend why she looks so young for her age. She said she drinks tea made with reishi mushrooms. The Chinese name for reishi mushrooms is ling zhi, meaning…
Aaaachooo! Ways to Avoid the Flu
"Dear Pharmacist,Do you think it’s a good idea to take antioxidants during the cough/cold season? I am trying hard not to get sick this year." --V.C., Atlanta, Georgia Answer: Yes. Anything…
