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Category Archives: Liver Health
Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Who needs Liver detoxification?
If you live in the modern world, chances are you do!
A healthy Liver is absolutely vital to your overall wellbeing! In this day and age, where we are constantly exposed to pesticides and chemical pollutants, human beings need to have healthy livers to eliminate these toxins from our system. But how can [...]
Internationally observed by organizations in Europe, the United States and China, World Hepatitis Day serves to draw awareness to the plight of those living with hepatitis B and C. One in twelve people have chronic viral hepatitis which can cause uncomfortable symptoms, diminished quality of life and may even be fatal. Please look in the “Liver Health” category [...]
Hepatitis C is an epidemic, both in Santa Cruz County and across the country. Over five million people have hepatitis C in the United States, and approximately 200 million people are infected worldwide. This virus causes chronic liver inflammation which can scar the liver, leading to severe liver disease. Hepatitis C is also associated with [...]
In 1833 a Russian botanist named Alexander Von Burge gave a famous Chinese medicinal herb, Dan Shen the Latin name Salvia miltiorrhiza which literally means “to be saved”. Dan Shen was first noted in the oldest surviving Chinese herbal text written in 206 BCE. Traditionally Dan Shen was used to invigorate the blood, a function analogous to reducing [...]
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
I am excited to announce that next weekend, 2/21-2/22, I will be teaching Masters students at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz a holistic approach to treating hepatitis C.
Topics include acupuncture treatment protocols, nutritional supplementation, herbal therapy and dietary regimens specific to hepatitis C. Common hepatitis C symptoms such as joint pain, digestive issues and [...]
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
I am looking forward to the annual free talk I deliver at HELP!’s September meeting. I will be speaking on liver health and answering your questions on acupuncture, liver function, herbal do’s and don’ts, diet and nutrition and integrated Eastern/Western hepatitis C treatment.
* HELP! is a group dedicated to providing support and education for people affected by liver disease.
Monday~September 15, 2008 [...]
What is it?
S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe), is derived from an amino acid, methionine.
What does it do?
SAMe supports healthy cell membranes, affects hormones, neurotransmitter formation, DNA, RNA, proteins and thus has far reaching affects on brain chemistry and liver detoxification.
What is it used for?
SAMe has been the subject of many clinical trials involving osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, [...]
Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Doctoral Fellows John Nieters and Maureen Rozenn at the second affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University.
For the last month I have been studying in China as part of my clinical Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) and my PhD in Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine with a specialization in Women’s [...]
Spring is a time of renewal and detoxification. Spring cleaning is as helpful for your body as it is for your closet! There are many different ideas out there on fasting, detoxification diets, regimens and flushes. Every week I am asked about the validity of gallbladder flushes. Though the specifics vary, most gallbladder flushes encourage [...]
Chronic viral hepatitis is an epidemic, both in Santa Cruz County and around the world. Even though viral hepatitis is more prevalent than AIDS, most people know very little about this disease. World Hepatitis Awareness Day (WHAD) is an opportunity to raise public awareness and acknowledge people living with chronic hepatitis. Locally, the nonprofit Help & Education [...]
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