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Category Archives: Systems Medicine
Mindfulness and Obesity-Related Eating
Obesity is closely related to eating behaviors including binge eating, emotional eating and external eating (O’Reilly et al., 2014). Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been found to be helpful for easing the obesity problem by improving eating behaviors. A meta-analysis examined … Continue reading
Mindfulness and Stress-Eating
Overweight and obesity problems have been associated with emotional eating behaviors, especially stress-related eating (Corsica et al., 2014). Although such problems are critical for weight management, it is not easy to provide effective interventions for improving eating behaviors. Potential interventions … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mind-Body, Mindfulness, Obesity, Psychoneuroimmunology
Tagged behaviors, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, obesity, Stress, Stress-Eating, Weight Control, weight loss
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Mindful Decision-Making Training and Obesity
Excessive caloric intake such as the overeating of “junk” foods including salty snacks may contribute to the problem of obesity. Such eating decisions may be related to neurobiological preferences. The training of mindful decision-making processes may provide a helpful intervention … Continue reading
Mindfulness, Emotional Eating, and Overweight
Mindfulness training may influence the eating habits and weight management. A recent study investigated the effects of a mindfulness and compassion-based method among 53 overweight or obese women (Palmeira et al., 2017). The study examined the possible influences of the … Continue reading
Weight Loss Programs and Mindfulness Meditation for Obesity
Obesity is becoming a health crisis affecting more and more people. Clinical standard behavioral weight loss programs (SBWP) have been proposed to ease the problem (Spadaro et al., 2017). Such programs are often combined with trainings on mindfulness meditation (MM) … Continue reading
Posted in Meditation, Mind-Body, Mindfulness, Obesity
Tagged eating behavior, Meditation, mindfulness, obese, obesity, overweight, physical activities, weight loss, weight management
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Rhizoma Anemarrhenae for Infectious Diseases, Fever, and Diabetes
[Name] Rhizoma Anemarrhenae [Chinese Name] Zhi Mu [Parts Used and Preparation] Rhizome [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Bitter, sweet; cold [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung, Stomach and Kidney [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb can clear the pathogenic Heat and Fire factors, … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged cough, diabetes, fever, herb, herbal, infectious diseases, irritability, night sweats, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae
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Gypsum for Infectious Diseases, Fever, and Skin Disorders
[Name] Gypsum Fibrosum, CaSO4, Gypsum [Chinese Name] Shi Gao [Parts Used and Preparation] Gypsum (a mineral) [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent, sweet; very cold [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Stomach [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The material may clear the pathogenic … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged CaSO4, eczema, fever, Gypsum, Gypsum Fibrosum, infectious diseases, irritability, skin ulcers
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Fructus Arctii for Sore Throat and Skin Rashes
[Name] Fructus Arctii, Arctium lappa [Chinese Name] Niu Bang Zi [Parts Used and Preparation] Fruits [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent, bitter; cold [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Stomach [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb may detoxify and relieve rashes and … Continue reading
Bupleurum Root for Flu, Depression, and Fatigue
[Name] Bupleurum Root, Radix Bupleuri [Chinese Name] Chai Hu [Parts Used and Preparation] Roots [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Bitter, pungent; slightly cold [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Liver, Gallbladder, and Pericardium [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb can expel exogenous pathogenic factors, … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged Bupleurum Root, chest discomfort, chills, Common cold, Depression, fatigue, fever, flu, headaches, Pain, Radix Bupleuri
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Pueraria Roots for Fever, Headaches, Diarrhea, and Diabetes
[Name] Pueraria Root, Radix Puerariae [Chinese Name] Ge Gen [Parts Used and Preparation] Roots [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Sweet, pungent; cool [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Spleen and Stomach [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb can dispel the pathogenic factors from the … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged diabetes, diarrhea, fever, flu, headaches, herbal, influenza, Pain, Pueraria Root, Radix Puerariae
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Peppermint for Flu, Common Cold, and Headaches
[Name] Peppermint, Herba Menthae [Chinese Name] Bo He [Parts Used and Preparation] The whole herb [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent; cool [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Liver [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb can dispel the pathogenic wind-heat factors. It … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Skin Diseases
Tagged chills, Common cold, eppermint, fever, flu, headaches, inflammation, influenza, itching, rash, skin, sore throat
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The Herb Perillae for Infectious Diseases, Flu
[Name] Perillae, Perilla frutescens [Chinese Name] Zi Su [Parts Used and Preparation] Stalks; leaves; seeds [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent; warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Spleen [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb may disperse the exterior pathogenic wind and … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged chills, cold, cough, fever, flu, headaches, herb, herbal, infectious diseases, influenza, Perilla frutescens, Perillae, runny nose
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Herba Asari for Sinusitis, Pain, and Infectious Diseases
[Name] Herba Asari, Asarum heterotropoides [Chinese Name] Xi Xin [Parts Used and Preparation] Roots [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent; warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Kidney [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb can expel exogenous pathogenic wind factors and dispel … Continue reading
Dahurian Angelica Root for Common Cold, Skin Inflammation, and Pain
[Name] Dahurian Angelica Root, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae [Chinese Name] Bai Zhi [Parts Used and Preparation] Roots [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent; warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Stomach [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb may relieve the exterior symptoms and … Continue reading
Notopterygium Root for Infectious Diseases and Joint Pain
[Name] Notopterygium Root, Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii, Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii, Notopterygium incisum [Chinese Name] Qiang Huo [Parts Used and Preparation] Roots and rhizomes [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent, bitter; warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Urinary Bladder and Kidney [Actions in … Continue reading
Psychoneuroimmunology and Nutrition Books
Stress, Chronic Diseases, and Psychoneuroimmunology Stress, Depression, Inflammation, and Psychoneuroimmunology Healing Stress and Chronic Diseases: Mind-Body Methods and Mechanisms (Psychoneuroimmunology) Vitamins and Weight Loss: How Vitamins Affect Fat Burning Exercises, Bariatric Surgery, and Obesity Related Diseases Natural Antioxidants and Weight … Continue reading
Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Books
Introductions How to Use Herbs in Chinese Medicine: The Basics and Practical Guides How to Use Cupping Therapy and Moxibustion for Natural Healing Herbal Recipes for Obesity and Weight Loss Chinese Diet Recipes for Healthy Weight Loss Classical and Patent … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine
Tagged books, Chinese Medicine, flu, hair, Herbal Medicine, Herbal Recipes, influenza, obesity, skin, weight loss
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Ledebouriella Root for Infectious Diseases and Pain
[Name] Ledebouriella Root, Radix Ledebouriellae, Radix Saposhnikoviae [Chinese Name] Fang Feng [Parts Used and Preparation] Root [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent, sweet; slightly warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Urinary Bladder, Liver and Spleen [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb may expel … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged body aches, chills, flu, headaches, herbal, influenza, joint pain, Ledebouriellae, Rheumatism, Saposhnikoviae, spasm
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Schizonepeta for Infectious Diseases and Skin Disorders
[Name] Schizonepeta, Herba Schizonepetae [Chinese Name] Jing Jie [Parts Used and Preparation] Whole herb [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent; warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Liver [Actions in Chinese Medicine] This herb may dispel the pathogenic wind factors and relieve … Continue reading
Cinnamon Twig for Infectious Diseases, Rheumatism, and Pain
[Name] Cinnamon Twig, Cinnamon, Ramulus Cinnamomi, Cinnamomum cassia [Chinese Name] Gui Zhi [Parts Used and Preparation] Twig [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent, sweet; warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Heart, Lung, and Urinary Bladder [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb may induce … Continue reading
Ephedra for Infectious Diseases, Asthma, and Edema
[Name] Ephedra, Herba Ephedrae, Ephedra sinica Stapf [Chinese Name] Ma Huang [Parts Used and Preparation] Stem. [Flavors in Chinese Medicine] Pungent, bitter, warm [Chinese Medicine Meridians/Channels] Lung and Bladder [Actions in Chinese Medicine] The herb may remove the pathogenic factors … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese medicine, Herbal Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged asthma, cold, edema, Ephedra, Ephedra sinica, flu, Herba Ephedrae, herbal, herbs, influenza
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High Salt Intake, Anxiety, and Aging
The aging processes are related to the functional weakening in the cognitive and cardiovascular aspects. Such changes may be influenced by external stressors such as high dietary salt intake, which may affect the cardiovascular and mental conditions. A study examined … Continue reading
Posted in Brain, Mind-Body, Nutrition
Tagged Aging, Behavioral, blood pressure, cardiovascular, Cognitive, diet, dietary, hypertension, Nutrition, oxidative stress, salt
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Anxiety, Inflammation, and Obesity
Stress, Chronic Diseases, and Psychoneuroimmunology Stress, Depression, Inflammation, and Psychoneuroimmunology Anxiety and depression have been related to the higher levels of inflammation among those with obesity. This group of people may also have the higher risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) … Continue reading
Posted in Mind-Body, Obesity, Psychoneuroimmunology
Tagged anxiety, biomarkers, cardiovascular disease, Depression, inflammation, obese, obesity, psychoneuroimmunology
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