Herbal Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Herbalism, or herbology, is an alternative approach to treating patients of their ailments within traditional Chinese medicine practice. Learn more about herbal therapy from a registered herbalist in this free video series.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Allergy & Sinus Formulas

    Herbalism, or herbology, can be a useful treatment method for healing allergy and sinus problems. Learn more about allergy and sinus formulas within tcm from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Alternative Treatments

    Gecko's, scorpions and centipedes are sometimes used for creating herbal therapy formulas within Chinese herbalism. Learn more about alternative treatments within Chinese medicine from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Cold & Flu Formulas

    Traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm, utilizes herb specific formulas for treating short term issues like colds and the flu. Learn more about treating colds and the flu from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Combining Herbs With Prescription Drugs

    Combining herbs, in Chinese herbalism, with prescription drugs is an important discussion to have with your herbalist. Learn more about herb and prescription drug combinations from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Cooking Herbs

    Cooking and concocting formulas is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm. Learn how to properly cook your herbs from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Finding an Herbalist

    Most acupuncturists who practice traditional Chinese medicine are also trained in herbalism, or herbology. Learn how to find an appropriate herbalist for you from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Ginseng

    There are different types of ginseng that are utilized in traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm. Learn about ginseng and herbalism from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Herb Safety

    Patients who utilize traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm, often wonder about the safety of herbs they're taking. Learn about herbal safety from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Herb Taking Tips

    Traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm, involves using a variety of herbs in order to treat a variety of ailments. Learn some tips for taking herbs from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    Traditional Chinese Medicine: Tonic Herbs

    Traditional Chinese medicine, or tcm, can be great for enhancing your chi and improving your overall energy. Learn some herbal tips for increasing your energy from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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    What Is Herbalism?

    Herbalism, or herbology, is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that uses plants and plant extracts to help treat patients. Learn more about herbal therapy from a registered herbalist in this free alternative medicine video.

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Summary: Traditional Chinese medicine herbology involves the art of combining various herbs and ingredients tailored to the patient's needs. The practice of Chinese alternative healing through the use of herbs is centuries old, and is still practiced today. Many Westerners have gained interest in the methods of Chinese herbology as part of an alternative healing regiment, and it's possible to buy and use many of the traditional elements in shops across the country.

In this free video series a registered herbalist, Robert Linde, will teach you about herbal therapy within traditional Chinese medicine. Robert will begin by giving you a brief explanation of what herbalism is. You'll then learn several tips for taking, cooking and using herbs in order to treat your ailments. Robert will show you how to find a herbalist as well as a few methods for cooking herbs in order to extract the most nutrients. You'll also learn some useful methods for treating common ailments, such as: allergies, colds and the flu. Consulting your doctor is important if you begin taking herbs in combination with prescription drugs. After watching these videos you'll know a lot about herbal therapy, which might influence you to begin exploring the world of alternative medicine.

About the Expert

Expert: Robert Linde, acupuncture physician and registered herbalist, has studied herbs since 1975 and practiced traditional Chinese medicine for over 6 years. He created the Professional Herbalists Training Program in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he consults patients. Robert is a frequent lecturer, CEU provider, founder of PACO (Pinellas Acupuncturists Co-operative) as well as the Florida Chapter of the America Herbalists Guild.His office is located at:Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies 901 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33705 727-551-0857

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