Herbal Insights

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Friday, 08 April 2011 07:27 |

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has befuddled Western Medicine for the past two decades. Finally, an article in the March 22 Wall Street Journal indicates that researchers are making progress developing a test which picks up the higher levels of proteins and other markers in most CFS patients. The Wall Street Journal article goes on to describe a program at New York’s Columbia University that seeks to identify specific pathogens that “may appear prominently in patients with the disorder.” Better testing may give comfort to the many individuals who suffer from memory loss, headaches, joint and or muscle pain and debilitating fatigue but may not, at first, usher in a new era of treatment options.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history of success in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in large measure by treating the immune system. With CFS it is not unusual to uncover a battle between the immune system and other pathogens, especially virus and yeast. In such cases the immune system may be over taxed. Support for the constitution in general and the immune system in particular often helps to restore the natural balance that once protected the individual and dramatically reduce the symptoms. More importantly, Traditional Chinese Medicine revitalizes and refocuses the immune system allowing it to deal with these every day pathogens in the normal course of events.

Natural Herbal Medicine Your Best Defense Against Colds and Flu

Tuesday, 26 October 2010 15:48 |

Cold and Flu Season The real beauty of the herbs in the Immune Defense Formula is that they are effective with bacterial and viral pathogens. They may be taken at the first signs of discomfort and will help speed recovery and restore the over-all level of health. Toward that end, it may be best to have a bottle of Immune Defense at the ready for the first sign of a cold like sneezing, sore throat, headache, etc. Children may be exposed to pathogens while in school or playing with friends. Parents should keep these herbs on hand to help with the sniffles, coughs, and runny noses. Immune Defense Formula should be taken ahead of time when facing the exposure of mass transit like planes, trains and busses.

Antibiotics do a nice job killing their targeted bacterium. With time, however, the bacteria become more and more resistant so that it is not unusual for patients to require multiple prescriptions to resolve the infection. Each additional application of antibiotics also kills some of the friendly bacteria we need for optimum health. After a while this can upset the natural balance in the colon and weaken the immune system.

Herbal medicines use many different herbal agents, each one of which has a specific target and range. It is the combination of these herbs which eventually kills the offending bacteria. The great majority of friendly bacteria are never targeted so the immune system remains healthy and capable of doing its job.

Take a look at our Medicinal Herbs section on our web site for more information on Immune Defense Formula as well as all of our Ancient Ways Herbal Formulas product line.

Now is a good time to place your order or stop in to pick up a few bottles.