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April 18, 2019

Acupuncture for Visual Arts and Crafters

Hugh Castor blog, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, General Health

Professional or highly dedicated visual artists and crafters sometimes find that their passions can be hard on the body and mind. Let’s face it: artists and crafters are passionate about their arts and crafts! This is especially true for those who make a living this way or are very dedicated, as they spend a great […]

March 13, 2019

Hives and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hugh Castor Chinese Nutrition, Chinese Herbology, Skin Disorders, Uncategorized, blog, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture

Hives or Urticaria, is an allergic reaction anywhere on the skin that presents with red, itchy, often raised, welts that vary in size from a half of a centimeter to a few centimeters. Occasionally it is accompanied by swelling in the lips, eyelids, and the throat. When acute, hives are a common but severe skin […]

February 4, 2019

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Eczema

Hugh Castor Uncategorized, blog, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Herbology, Integrative Medicine, Skin Disorders

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) is a very common skin disorder that affects adults and children. Although it can appear anywhere on the skin, it favors the inside of elbows, wrists, backs of knees, ankles, and occasionally, the chest and abdomen. Ranging from mild to severe, it presents with dry, red, itchy, skin that will often flake. […]

January 9, 2019

Treating Acne with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hugh Castor Uncategorized, blog, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology

Many people are aware of using acupuncture for the treatment of aches and pains. Less people know about using Chinese medicine for internal issues such as endocrine or metabolic problems. I would bet even fewer still have heard of using Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions like acne. Great news is that it works very […]

December 11, 2018

Red Rice Yeast and High Cholesterol

Hugh Castor blog, Chinese Medicine, Chinese Nutrition, Chinese Herbology, Natural Health Supplements, Integrative Medicine

Red Rice Yeast extract is an excellent natural supplement derived from yeast (monascus purpureus) grown on white rice.  Although the substance has a long history in Asian medicine, it has only recently come to the states.  In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is used to treat “phlegm” in the vessels.  Its modern clinical use is to […]

November 8, 2018

What is the Buzz about CBD Part 2

Hugh Castor blog, General Health

In my last article about CBD, I explained what it is, how it may work inside the body, and what it might be used to treat. This article will focus on sourcing CBD for personal use, quality control (artificial ingredients, chemicals, etc.), route of administration and dosage. For the consumer looking for CBD products, it […]

November 8, 2016

Anxiety– Treatment with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs

Hugh Castor Acupuncture, blog

Anxiety is a mood disorder that plagues a great many people in the U.S. It is estimated that as much as 18% of the population have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and that there is additional 10-15% who might be undiagnosed. Like stress or blue moods, all of us are likely to experience some anxiety […]

July 21, 2016

Treating Chronic Bladder Problems with Holistic Medicine

Hugh Castor Chinese Medicine, blog

Chronic Bladder Problems can be cured with Chinese Medicine Many men and women suffer with chronic bladder ailments today. Often they have tried a number of approaches but only get temporary relief. Why is this? Much of the time it is because the problems are treated by addressing the symptoms only. When one also focuses […]

July 15, 2016

Simple Ways to Get More Veggies in Our Diets

Hugh Castor blog, Chinese Nutrition

The news is out – eating more vegetables and fruits is a simple way of dramatically improving one’s health. What has traditionally been mom’s wisdom in the past; today, is fast becoming modern food science. By eating the daily recommended amounts of veggies we greatly reduce our risk of a large number of diseases that […]

July 11, 2016

Using Natural Medicine to Harmonize with Summer

Hugh Castor blog, General Health

Many people eagerly await the arrival of summer for the hot temps, vacations and fun social activities. According to Chinese Medicine each season will have its attributes and challenges. Summer is about expansion, growth, activity and creativity, moving outwards in nature and in our lives. Here in Colorado, the challenges of summer are heat and […]

 

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