Guest guest Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 For those that are interested we started a discussion group on musculoskeletal disorders in chinemedicinetimes http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19 - Attilio D'Alberto Saturday, June 02, 2007 7:54 AM RE: Quality of herbs from ShiZhen Hi Carl, It's not good. If you want more info, contact me off list. Kind regards, Attilio D'Alberto Doctor of (Beijing, China) BSc (Hons) TCM MBAcC Editor Times +44 (0) 1189 612512 enquiries <http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/> www.chinesemedicinetimes.com <http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/index.php> www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/index.php This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the addressee. If you have received this message in error you must not disseminate, copy or take action on it; please notify sender. Although this e-mail and any attachments are believed to be virus free, e-mail communications are not 100% secure and the sender makes no warranty that this message is secure or virus free. Nothing in this transmission shall or shall be deemed to constitute an offer or acceptance of an offer or otherwise have the effect of forming a contract by electronic communication. Your name and address may be stored to facilitate communications. The sender is registered in England. Registered office: PO Box 3521, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 9DX, UK. On Behalf Of Calle 2 02 June 2007 10:54 Quality of herbs from ShiZhen Hello! I wonder if anyone could give me some feedback regarding the quality of herbs by the company ShiZhen in the UK. I have for several years used herbs from Mayway, but now looking for more options. My major concern is the quality of the herbs and not the price. Best regards Carl Wallmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 For those that are interested we started a discussion group on musculoskeletal disorders in chinemedicinetimes http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19 - fiammasita Chinese Medicine Saturday, June 02, 2007 7:35 AM Re: During Pregnancy I do not believe that intercourse weakens the Essence (jing) in women the way it does in men, who lose seminal fluid which is directly related to the Kidney [and] Essence. On the other hand, the Uterus is ruled by the Liver [and] Blood. So intercourse in women activates Liver Blood, rather than draining the Kidney Essence. Perhaps some yin fluids are lost through the lubrication provided by the secretions of the Bartholin's glands, but this is not Essence. As an important side note, *excess* sexual activity can damage the Kidney Essence by injuring the Ren and Chong Mai. But normal activity is not necessarily injurious. However, I do not advise my patients to engage in sexual activity during the first trimester or in the last trimester before 34 weeks, especially if there is a history of miscarriage or there are other risk factors for miscarriage, since sexual arousal does quicken the blood and stimulate the cervix to open somewhat. If a woman is robust, healthy, and of appropriate age for pregnancy (not too old or young), sexual desire indicates strong Kidney Essence, and could also indicate the need for the quickening of Liver Blood, as provided by orgasm. Unfulfilled sexual desire can lead to the stagnation of Liver Blood as well as the stirring of the Ministerial Fire, which can in turn cause a host of other problems. If there is a lack of sexual desire, it is not a good idea to push it. Also I do not advise woman to have " rough sex " during pregnancy...that just doesn't seem to be a good idea to me. On a personal note, during pregnancy I listened and responded to my body: I had some increased desire during the 2nd trimester, but little to none in the first or 3rd. Hope that helps- Fiamma Chinese Medicine , " Angela Pfaffenberger, PH.D. " <angela.pf wrote: > > Since pregnancy weakens the qing and so does sex, TCM would discourage it. Most of my pregnant clients report not being very interested in the latter part of the pregnancy anyway. > > Regards, > Angela Pfaffenberger, Ph.D. > > angela.pf > Phone: 503 364 3022 > - > TCMdirectory.com > Chinese Medicine > Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:33 PM > Sex During Pregnancy > > > Hi, > > I was talking with my friend who recently announced his wife is > pregnant. The topic of sex came up and he said the doctor said they > can have sex as often as they like. > > I told him that is very interesting because I think TCM says > otherwise. Especially for certain times during pregnancy but I don't > remember so I will try and find out for him. > > Does anyone know what TCM has to say regarding having sex during > pregnancy? > > Thanks, > Elie > http://www.tcmdirectory.com > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 ---hi and welcome some info for you Acid/Alkaline Balance There are indications over acidity is linked with arthritis and osteoporosis and a tendency to get more infections read on Edgar Cayce consistently emphasized the importance of maintaining a proper acid/alkaline balance in the body. Commonly referred to as " pH " (potential for hydrogen), the acid/alkaline continuum ranges from 0 - 14 with 7 as neutral. The lower end of the scale (below 7) is acid and above 7 is alkaline. Generally speaking, the Cayce readings maintain that a balanced pH with a slight alkaline tendency would be beneficial for most individuals. Alkalinity can be increased by consuming less meat and sweets and more vegetables and fruits. Although eating fruit to increase alkalinity may seem to be a contradiction because some fruits (especially citrus) are acidic outside the body, digestion uses up their acidic components, leaving an alkaline residue (ash). Thus the net effect is alkaline-producing within the system. For most individuals, Cayce noted that " a normal diet is about twenty percent acid to eighty percent alkaline-producing. " According to Cayce, numerous factors can increase acidity including negative emotional states, inadequate mastication of food, and poor eliminations. Perhaps the most common factor cited by Cayce is diet. Eating acid-producing foods or combining foods improperly (even akaline-producing foods) is said to lead to hyperacidity, even to " superacidity " in some instances. Cayce sometimes observed that infectious agents (such as virus and bacteria) do not thrive in an alkaline environment: " cold CANNOT - DOES NOT - exist in alkalines. " Thus, consuming alkaline-producing foods (such as orange juice and lemon juice) was recommended to prevent colds. As a practical preventive measure, Cayce's suggestions for alkalizing the body emphasized eating an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially salads: " ... if an alkalinity is maintained in the system - especially with lettuce, carrots and celery, these in the blood supply will maintain such a condition as to immunize a person. " (480-19) Consuming citrus fruit and juices was also a common alkalizing suggestion in the readings that addressed concerns about cold and flu infections. The antimicrobial influence of alkalinity is supported by research on goldenseal, a well-known antibacterial herb. Berberine sulfate, the most active antibacterial alkaloid in goldenseal, is more effective in an alkaline than an acid environment. At a pH of 8.0 (alkaline), its antimicrobial activity in vitro is about 2 to 4 times greater than at 7.0 (neutral). At an acid pH of 6.0, the antimicrobial activity is only 1/4 as strong as at a neutral pH.1 Acid/alkaline balance is extremely important to normal physiology. For example, the blood will maintain a slightly alkaline range of 7.35 to 7.45. Extended pH imbalances of any kind are not well tolerated by the body. The management of the pH factor is so important that the body has developed strict accounting procedures to monitor acid-alkaline balances in every cell and system. The fundamental regulatory systems of the body (including breathing, circulation, elimination, etc.) affect pH balance. Acid/alkaline balance is a complex and controversial subject. Views on this subject range from an almost total disbelief that pH is a significant factor in disease to the opposite extreme as exemplified by the book " Alkalize or Die. " 2 Even the experts who acknowledge that a neutral or slightly alkaline pH is good, disagree on what this means with regard to body fluids. For example, some researchers consider a slightly acid urine pH to be normal (healthy) because it might indicate that the body is eliminating acids which are a natural product of metabolism. Other experts maintain that the urine should be close to neutral or slightly alkaline. Gabriel Cousens M.D. takes a relatively moderate position, stating that a pH range of 6.3 to 7.2 is " healthy. " 3 Edgar Cayce insisted that acid/alkaline balance could be easily checked. Numerous readings encourage the measurement of pH balance in saliva and urine as an objective means of monitoring this crucial aspect of physiology. There are five alkaline-forming minerals, also known as acid-binding minerals. These minerals are: calcium, potassium,sodium, magnesium, and iron. Each of these are important for creating a healthy alkaline environment. These minerals bind with acid minerals and evacuate those acidic and toxic substances. Consuming more alkaline foods allows for a mucousless body. A vision of a mucous-free body is no sinus congestion, chronic lymphatic congestion or swelling, fluid accumulation in the lungs, joint calcification, calcium deficiency, etc. A person who has properly balanced pH will be happy, content, free of body aches, and muscle cramps. They will enjoy being emotionally stable and mentally clear. The result are extraordinary because the tissues will exist in their natural and optimal alkaline environment,conducive for health. We have yet to determine what are the long term health effects of keeping an acid/alkaline balance with a tendency toward alkalinity. High systemic acidity was consistently noted by Cayce in conditions such as arthritis. Presumably, maintaining pH balance (which for most people means increasing alkalinity) will have a therapeutic effect. REFERENCES And more The Cause of Disease Have you ever wondered if many of the diseases raging through our society have a common cause? Many doctors, herbalists and nutritionists believe that the explanation may come down to three words: Acid Alkaline Imbalance Over acidity, which can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems, is very common today. It gives rise to an internal environment conducive to disease, as opposed to a pH-balanced environment which allows normal body function necessary for the body to resist disease. A healthy body maintains adequate alkaline reserves to meet emergency demands. When excess acids must be neutralized our alkaline reserves are depleted leaving the body in a weakened condition. An Acid Alkaline Balanced diet, according to many experts, is a vital key to health maintenance. The concept of acid alkaline imbalance as the cause of disease is not new. In 1933 a New York doctor named William Howard Hay published a ground-breaking book, A New Health Era in which he maintains that all disease is caused by autotoxication (or " self-poisoning " ) due to acid accumulation in the body: Now we depart from health in just the proportion to which we have allowed our alkalies to be dissipated by introduction of acid-forming food in too great amount... It may seem strange to say that all disease is the same thing, no matter what its myriad modes of expression, but it is verily so. William Howard Hay, M.D. More recently, in his remarkable book Alkalize or Die (see recommended reading), Dr. Theodore A. Baroody says essentially the same thing: The countless names of illnesses do not really matter. What does matter is that they all come from the same root cause...too much tissue acid waste in the body! Theodore A. Baroody, N.D., D.C., Ph.D. It is important to understand that we are not talking about stomach acid or the pH of the stomach. We are talking about the pH of the body's fluids and tissues which is an entirely different matter. Test Your Body's Acidity or Alkalinity with pH Strips: It is recommended that you test your pH levels to determine if your body's pH needs immediate attention. By using pH test strips, you can determine your pH factor quickly and easily in the privacy of your own home. If your urinary pH fluctuates between 6.0 to 6.5 in the morning and between 6.5 and 7.0 in the evening, your body is functioning within a healthy range. If your saliva stays between 6.5 and 7.5 all day, your body is functioning within a healthy range. The best time to test your pH is about one hour before a meal and two hours after a meal. Test your pH two days a week. Most people who suffer from unbalanced pH are acidic. This condition forces the body to borrow minerals—including calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium—from vital organs and bones to buffer (neutralize) the acid and safely remove it from the body. Because of this strain, the body can suffer severe and prolonged damage due to high acidity—a condition that may go undetected for years. Mild acidosis can cause such problems as: * Cardiovascular damage, including the constriction of blood vessels and the reduction of oxygen. * Weight gain, obesity and diabetes. * Bladder and kidney conditions, including kidney stones. * Immune deficiency. * Acceleration of free radical damage, possibly contributing to cancerous mutations. * Hormone concerns. * Premature aging. * Osteoporosis; weak, brittle bones, hip fractures and bone spurs. * Joint pain, aching muscles and lactic acid buildup. * Low energy and chronic fatigue. * Slow digestion and elimination. * Yeast/fungal overgrowth. pH and Bone Loss: A recent seven-year study conducted at the University of California, San Francisco, on 9,000 women showed that those who have chronic acidosis are at greater risk for bone loss than those who have normal pH levels. The scientists who carried out this experiment believe that many of the hip fractures prevalent among middle-aged women are connected to high acidity caused by a diet rich in animal foods and low in vegetables. This is because the body borrows calcium from the bones in order to balance pH. — American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Urine pH Urine testing may indicate how well your body is excreting acids and assimilating minerals, especially calcium, magnesium, sodium and potassium. These minerals function as " buffers. " Buffers are substances that help maintain and balance the body against the introduction of too much acidity or too much alkalinity. Even with the proper amounts of buffers, acid or alkaline levels can become extreme. When the body ingests or produces too many of these acids or alkalis, it must excrete the excess. The urine is the perfect way for the body to remove any excess acids or alkaline substances that cannot be buffered. If the average urine pH is below 6.5 the body's buffering system is overwhelmed, a state of " autotoxication " exists, and attention should be given to lowering acid levels. Saliva pH The results of saliva testing may indicate the activity of digestive enzymes in the body. These enzymes are primarily manufactured by the stomach, liver and pancreas. While the saliva also utilizes buffers just like the urine, it relies on this process to a much lesser degree. If the saliva pH is too low (below 6.5), the body may be producing too many acids or may be overwhelmed by acids because it has lost the ability to adequately remove them through the urine. If the saliva pH is too high (over 6.8), the body may suffer greatly, e.g. excess gas, constipation and production of yeast, mold and fungus. Some people will have acidic pH readings from both urine and saliva—this is referred to as " double acid. " Keeping the Balance Right for Excellent Health Your body is able to assimilate minerals and nutrients properly only when its pH is balanced. It is therefore possible for you to be taking healthy nutrients and yet be unable to absorb or use them. If you are not getting the results you expected from your nutritional or herbal program, look for an acid alkaline imbalance. Even the right herbal program may not work if your body's pH is out of balance. What if I'm Acidic? By far the most common imbalance seen in our society is over acidity. If your urine and/or saliva test below 6.5 pH start with steps 1, 2 and 3 below and continue adding steps until desired results are achieved. Be sure to monitor your progress with easy-to-use pH test strips: 1. Enzymes are essential: Take 1-2 capsules of Food Enzymes or Proactazyme Plus with every meal. Also take 1-2 capsules of High Potency Protease and Nature's Noni between meals on an empty stomach. 2. Correct easily absorbable magnesium is needed: Take 2 Magnesium Complex with each meal which provides highly absorbable magnesium to help build necessary buffers. Magnesium is often lost in urine as a consequence of too much acid in the body. If your urine is 5.8-7.2 take Skeletal Strength as directed to support healthy bones. 3. Alkaline minerals are essential: Take 1 ounce of either Colloidal Minerals or Mineral Chi Tonic once daily. 4. Alkalize with Green Food: Take 1 teaspoon of Liquid Chlorophyll in water up to eight times daily. 5. Vitamin A & D hold calcium in the body. Taking NSP's Vitamin A & D will help the body buffer acid. 6. What if my pH is still too acidic? Use Coral Calcium according to label instructions if saliva pH is 5.8-6.5. Use Coral Calcium cautiously if pH is below 5.8. Monitor your pH daily. 7. Cleanse as needed: Take a psyllium hulls supplement such as Psyllium Hulls Combination at bedtime to maintain regular bowel movements. Use CleanStart twice a year for liver, bowel and kidney detoxification. Get the book! Get a copy of the book Alkalize or Die by Dr. Baroody (see recommended reading below) and carefully follow his dietary recommendations choosing more foods that are alkaline-forming and less that are acid-forming. The food chart below briefly summarizes this information for some of the more common foods. A healthy diet should consist of 80% alkaline-forming foods and 20% acid-forming foods. What Causes Me to be Acidic? The reason acidosis is more common in our society is mostly due to the typical American diet, which is far too high in acid-producing animal products like meat, eggs and dairy, and far too low in alkaline-producing foods like fresh vegetables. Additionally, we eat acid-producing processed foods like white flour and sugar and drink acid-producing beverages like coffee and soft drinks. We use too many drugs, which are acid-forming; and we use artificial chemical sweetners like NutraSweet, Equal, or aspartame, which are extremely acid-forming. One of the best things we can do to correct an overly-acid body is to clean up the diet and lifestyle. Refer to the recommended reading for specific help with diet and lifestyle. Understanding Viruses A wide variety of diseases are caused by viruses including the common cold, flu, warts, measles, hepatitis, herpes, smallpox, and AIDS. SARS is just the latest in a long list of viral parasites. Unlike bacteria that can usually be effectively treated with antibiotics, viral infections are often unresponsive to modern medical treatment Viral pH Dependency Laboratory experiments (in vitro) have confirmed that many viruses require a mildly acidic environment to attack host cells. Understanding the role of pH balance in viral infections may provide preventive and therapeutic breakthroughs for dealing with epidemics including the recent outbreak of SARS. ..Certain viruses (including the rhinoviruses and coronaviruses that are most often responsible for the common cold and influenza viruses that produce flu) infect host cells by fusion with cellular membranes at low pH. Thus they are classified as " pH-dependent viruses. " Drugs that increase pH (have been shown to decrease infectivity of pH-dependent viruses. .. Possible Relevance to SARS The World Health Organization has concluded that SARS is produced by a new virulent strain of coronavirus. Specific research on the possible pH dependency of the SARS virus has not yet been done. It is well known that coronavirus infectivity is exquisitely sensitive to pH. For example, the MHV-A59 strain of coronavirus is quite stable at pH 6.0 (acidic) but becomes rapidly and irreversibly inactivated by brief treatment at pH 8.0 (alkaline). Human coronavirus strain 229E is maximally infective at pH 6.0. Infection of cells by murine coronavirus A59 at pH 6.0 (acidic) rather than pH 7.0 (neutral) yields a tenfold increase in the infectivity of the virus. If the strain of coronavirus responsible for SARS shares the pH characteristics of these other coronaviruses that are pH-dependent, this could be a valuable clue to effective prevention and treatment strategies for this frightening epidemic. Perhaps keeping a balanced or slightly alkaline pH environment for the body's tissues can provide viral protection or enhanced healing for SARS and common viral agents that cause respiratory infections. Acid Alkaline forming Diet FOOD CATEGORY SWEETENERS Alkaline forming Maple Syrup, Rice Syrup Raw Honey, Raw Sugar Acid forming Processed Honey, Molasses White Sugar, Brown Sugar NutraSweet, Equal, Aspartame, Sweet 'N Low FRUITS Alkaline forming Lemons, Watermelon, Limes, Grapefruit, Mangoes, Papayas Dates, Figs, Melons, Grapes, Papaya, Kiwi, Blueberries, Apples, Pears, Raisins Oranges, Bananas, Cherries, Pineapple, Peaches, Avocados Acid forming Plums, Processed Fruit Juices Sour Cherries, Rhubarb Blackberries, Cranberries, Prunes BEANS VEGETABLES LEGUMES Alkaline forming Asparagus, Onions, Vegetable Juices, Parsley, Raw Spinach, Broccoli, Garlic Okra, Squash, Green Beans, Beets, Celery, Lettuce, Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Carob Carrots, Tomatoes, Fresh Corn, Mushrooms, Cabbage, Peas, Potato Skins, Olives, Soybeans, Tofu Acid forming Cooked Spinach, Kidney Beans, String Beans Potatoes (without skins), Pinto Beans, Navy Beans, Lima Beans Chocolate NUTS SEEDS Alkaline forming Almonds Chestnuts Acid forming Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds Pecans, Cashews Peanuts, Walnuts OILS Alkaline forming Olive Oil Flax Seed Oil Canola Oil Acid forming Corn Oil GRAINS CEREALS Alkaline forming Amaranth, Millet, Wild Rice, Quinoa Acid forming Sprouted Wheat Bread, Spelt, Brown Rice White Rice, Corn, Buckwheat, Oats, Rye Wheat, White Flour, Pastries, Pasta MEATS All acid forming Venison, Cold Water Fish Turkey, Chicken, Lamb Beef, Pork, Shellfish EGGS DAIRY Alkaline forming Breast Milk Soy Cheese, Soy Milk, Goat Milk, Goat Cheese, Whey Acid foming Eggs, Butter, Yogurt, Buttermilk, Cottage Cheese Raw Milk Cheese, Homogenized Milk, Ice Cream Herb Teas, Lemon Water Green Tea Ginger Tea BEVERAGES Tea Coffee Beer, Soft Drinks Note that a food's acid or alkaline-forming tendency in the body has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. For example, lemons are very acidic, however the end-products they produce after digestion and assimilation are very alkaline so lemons are alkaline-forming in the body. Likewise, meat will test alkaline before digestion but it leaves very acidic residue in the body so, like nearly all animal products, meat is very acid-forming Recommended Reading: Alkalize or Die by Theodore A. Baroody: And the video at the bottom of this site http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/acid-alkaline.html In , sarvangi shah <sarvangi_r_shah wrote: > > Hi, >  > I am Sarvangi. I have recently join this group. This is the largest community for Alternative Medicine I have found in the web.Thanks for joining me. >  > Here is wonderful site related to Cancer. >  > http://sarvangi4.blogspot.com/ >  > Thanks and regards > SRS >  >  > > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger./invite/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2008 Report Share Posted October 23, 2008 Hi, I would just like to say thank you so much for the article on acid/alkaline balance. I have been suffering with hyper acidity for years and am slowly learning how to turn things around. I cant wait to do the 3 day apple cleanse etc! I appreciate the time you took to post this article for us. yackeden Make the switch to the world & #39;s best email. Get 7 Mail! http://au./y7mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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