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Friday, September 9, 2016

Chinese Medicine Herbal Therapy - Popular Chinese Herbs - Mo Yao (Myrrh)

Mo Yao (Myrrh)

Mo Yao is also known as Myrrh, It is exuded from the bark of a shrub of Abyssinia and Arabia, species Commiphora Myrrha, belonging the family Burseraceae. The bitter and neutral herb has been used in TCM as an antibiotic and to inhibits pain, reduces swelling and heal wound due to injuries, bruises, rheumatoid arthritis, tumors in the uterus, hemorrhoid by moving blood, relieving pain and promoting tissue regeneration as it enhances the function of liver, spleen, heart channels.

Ingredients
1. Commiphorinic acid
2. Heeraboresene
3. Pine-ne
4. Commiferin
5. Myrrholic acid
6. Methanoic acid (formic acid)
7. Acetic acid
8. Oxidase
9. Eugenol
10. Cumin aldehyde
11. Limonene
12. Cinnamic aldehyde
13. Heerabolene
14. Cuminaldehyde
15. Cinnamaldehyde
16. Myrrhin
17. Etc.

Health benefits
1. Volatile oils
Since it is contains 3% -9% of volatile oils, such as heerabolene, acadinene, elemol, eugenol, cuminaldehyde, etc. it tends to have a strong smell and properties of antimicrobial agents and reduce congestion.

2. Steroids
Since Mo Yao contains high amount of sterols, a steroids, it enhances the immune function in fight against inflammation caused by virus, bacteria and irregular cells growth.

3. Resins
Mo Yao contains 55% to 65% resins, a hydrocarbon secretion, such as alpha-, beta-, and gamma-commiphoric acids, it helps to treat rheumatism due to its anti-inflammatory properties by restoring movement and alleviating pain.

4. Tanins
High amount of tanins in Mo Yao is used effectively as antidysenteric to relieve or prevent dysentery; antimutagenic to inhibits improper mutations of cells and antiviral to treat influenza, etc.

5. Antioxidants
Myrrha also contains high amount of antioxidants such as tanins that help to prevent the oxidation of cells, causing all kinds of chronic illness and aging.

6. Sesquiterpenes
Sesquiterpenes, found in large amount in the plant stimulate the function of liver and glands in treating bacteria and fungus overgrowth, autoimmune overreaction to allergen and cramps and pain. Sesquiterpenes is also found exhibit cytotoxic activity that fight against the breast tumor cell and enhance function of the hypothalamus, pituitary glands in treating Amenorrhea.

7. Diabetes
Extracts of Mao Yao and aloe gums have shown the activity of increased glucose tolerance in both normal and diabetic rats, according to the study of “Studies on the activity of individual plants of an antidiabetic plant mixture” by Al-Awadi FM, Gumaa KA., posted in PubMed (1).

8. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent.
Mo Yao may be used to treat sepsis as it has shown the property inhibition of LPS-induced productions of inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide, prostaglandin E(2), and tumor necrosis factor-α by decreased infiltration of leukocytes and aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase level, according to the study of “Myrrh inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory response and protects from cecal ligation and puncture-induced sepsis” by Kim MS, Bae GS, Park KC, Koo BS, Kim BJ, Lee HJ, Seo SW, Shin YK, Jung WS, Cho JH, Kim YC, Kim TH, Song HJ, Park SJ., Posted in PubMed(2).

9. Liver Cancer
Mo Yao may be used in prevting and treating liver cancer due to the effectiveness of certain chemical compound, but with care due to potential hepatotoxicity, according to the study of “Potential chemoprevention of diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocarcinogenesis in rats: Myrrh (Commiphora molmol) vs. turmeric (Curcuma longa)” by El-Shahat M, El-Abd S, Alkafafy M, El-Khatib G., posted in PubMed(3).

10. Prostate cancer
Belive or not, Mo Yao has shown anti-proliferative activity in prostate cancer cells inhibit androgen receptor due to the chemical compound Sesquiterpenoids, in somedays, it may be used to prevent and treat prostate cancer, according to the study of “Sesquiterpenoids from myrrh inhibit androgen receptor expression and function in human prostate cancer cells” by Wang XL, Kong F, Shen T, Young CY, Lou HX, Yuan HQ., posted in PubMed(4).

11. Huoxuezhitong recipe
Huoxuezhitong recipe or formula containing Mo Yao or has been used effectively for the proliferation and conglutination of epidural scar tissue by influencing the pathway of mitochondrial apoptosis and the expression of related gene (Caspase-3, -9, Bax, Bcl-2) , according to the study of “[Effects of Huoxuezhitong recipe on the pathway of mitochondrial apoptosis and the expression of related gene in epidural scar tissue]. [Article in Chinese]” by Fan XL, Zhou H, Xia ZM, Niu HX, Luo JJ., posted in PubMed(5).

12. Anti-parasites
Schistosoma mansoni is a significant parasite of humans caused by intestinal schistosomiasis. Mao Yao extract has shown a promising result in some study in treating different developmental stages of Schistosoma mansoni in mices, according to the study of “Evaluation of “Myrrh extract” against Schistosoma mansoni: a histological study” Massoud AM, El Ebiary FH, Ibrahim SH, Saleh HA, Khalil HH., posted in PubMed(6).

Cautions
1. Since Myrrh is an uterine stimulant, it may cause miscarriage in pregnant women
2. People who suffer from kidney disease should not take it, due to property which facilitates drainage.
3. Etc.

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Sources
(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3618079
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21826187
(3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21871653
(4) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21372825
(5) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21137294
(6) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20503602

Women Health: Menstrual Disorders - Oligomenorrhea Prevention: The Diet

The Preventive Diet

1. Organic whole food Soy Products
Soy products contain high amount of phytochemicals, that can help to balance the body hormones, thus reducing the risk of Oligomenorrhea

2. Fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and plenty of antioxidants, that can provide the necessary nutrient to the body and reduce the risk of nutrient deficiency cause of Oligomenorrhea.

3. Flaxseed
Flaxseed not only contains high amount of essential fatty acids which are necessary for heart and reproductive health but also is an extraordinary source of the phytoestrogen lignans, containing 75 to 800 times as much as other plant sources, helped to reduce the risk of the diseases.

4. Beans
Due to high amount of fiber, bean can help to slow the absorption of glucose in the bloodstream, thus reducing the risk of high blood sugar for some menopause with disease of diabetes.Beans are also high sources of vitamin and mineral,such as calcium, folic acid and vitamin B-6. And they also contain some sources of phytoestrogen.
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Phytochemicals for Treatment of Pharynx (Throat) Cancer

Phytochemials are defined as a group of chemical compound found naturally in plants, including fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, etc. Many studies have proven that they can because of certain phytochemicals, but for what ever reason, there are either no clinical trials follow through or the studies can not make to stage of clinical trials. Do not expect the pharmateutical or foods industrial companies to pay for the researches, as the discovery of the phytochemicals to cure cancers can only dampen the profits of both industries as phytochemicals can not be patented.

Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells growing and multiplying disordered and uncontrollable way in our body, have become progressively worse and damaged other healthy tissues, sometimes spreads to other organs in the body via lymph or blood and results may be in death.
Food intake can help to prevent and treat cancers.

Pharynx (Throat) Cancer

Pharynx is the curve area of the back of the mouth, located between esophagus and trachea connecting the nasal and oral cavities to the larynx. Its functions is to provide a passageway for respiratory and digestive tracts. In the United States in 2010 alone, according to National cancer Institute, there were 12,660 new cases of pharyngeal cancer, resulting in deaths of 2,410 patients

Pharynx Cancer or pharyngeal cancer
Pharynx Cancer is originated in tissue of the pharynx and classified
1. The nasopharynx (the upper part of the throat behind the nose)
Cancer of the pharyngeal most commonly begins with malignant cells that line the nasopharynx, including nasal passages and auditory tubes join the remainder of the upper respiratory tract.

2. The oropharynx (the middle part of the pharynx)
Cancer of the oropharynx also begins with the malignant cells that line the oropharynx, including the base of the tongue, the tonsils, the soft palate.

3. The hypopharynx (the bottom part of the pharynx)
Cancer of the hypopharynx most commonly begins with the malignant squamous cell that line the hypopharynx where the area of the larynx and esophagus meet. 90% of oropharyngeal neoplasms are squamous cell carcinoma.

Types of Foods to prevent and treat Pharynx Cancer or pharyngeal cancer
1. Green tea
In a study of a total of 20,550 men and 29,671 women aged 40-79 years, without any history of oral and pharyngeal cancer showed that for women, the HRs of oralcancer for green tea consumption of 1-2, 3-4, and 5 or more cups per day were 0.51 (95% CI: 0.10-2.68), 0.60 (95% CI: 0.17-2.10), and 0.31 (95% CI: 0.09-1.07), respectively, compared with those who drank less than one cup per day (p for trend, 0.08). For men, no such trends were observed(1).

2. Brussel sprouts, beets and broccoli
Folate found abundantly in Brussel sprouts, beets and broccoli. In the-control study, conducted in Italy and French-speaking Switzerland, included 749 patients with incident cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, and 1772 hospital controls with acute, non-neoplastic conditions, indicated that folate have exerted a protective role of folate against oral and pharyngeal carcinogenesis. Compared with low folate intake, a consistent reduction in risk was already observed from intermediate levels of intake, suggesting that cancer risk may be related to relative folate deficiency(2).

3. Diet diversity
In the study of 805 patients with histologically confirmed incident cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx, and controls of 2,081 patients admitted for acute, non-neoplastic diseases, unrelated to tobacco or alcohol consumption, indicated that a significant inverse association was observed with total diet diversity. The multivariate odds ratio (OR), adjusted for education, tobacco and alcohol, was 0.78 (95% confidence interval, CI 0.61-0.98) for subjects in the highest tertile of diversity. Inverse relations were found also for diversity within vegetables (OR = 0.62; 95% CI 0.49-0.78) and fruits (OR = 0.67; 95% CI 0.53-0.86)(3).

4. Turmeric
In the study to investigate the mechanism underlying the curcumin-induced apoptosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cell line NCE cells, indicated that Several evidences of apoptosis were obtained from curcumin-treated NCE cells by acridine orange and ethidium bromide stains, ultrastructure identification, DNA fragmentation assay and TUNEL staining. And the mean TUNEL-positive rates increased significantly at the 3 different time points (12 h, 24 h and 48 h; 25.6%, 40.3% and 54.5%, respectively). In the curcumin-treated-groups, delta psi m altered significantly and the positive rates increased in a time-dependent manner. At the 3 different time points, the mean positive rates were 26.8%, 42.3% and 68.2%, respectively. When caspase-3 activity was detected, 80.5% cells presented proteases activities after 12 h incubation with curcumin. Western Blot analysis showed that cytoplasmic cytochrome C increased significantly after incubation with curcumin. Flow cytometry and RT-PCR analysis showed thatcurcumin could up-regulate the Fas expression in time-depended manner , the positive rates of Fas protein increased from 33.6% to 89.9%(4).

5. Etc.

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Sources
(1) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17606381
(2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14581278
(3) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18622637

General Health: Ischemic colitis - Treatments in Conventional medicine

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar and Master of Nutrients, all right reserved)
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.

Colitis

Colitis is defined as a condition of inflammation of the large intestine, including the colon, caecum and rectum.

Types of Colitis

According to the study by Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, types of colitis include
microscopic colitis, ischemic colitis, segmental colitis associated with diverticula, radiation colitis, diversion colitis, eosinophilic colitis and Behcet's colitis(a).

The Ischemic colitis - Treatments

Ischemic colitis is the most common type of intestinal ischemia
A.4.1. Non surgical treatments
Supportive care with intravenous fluids, optimization of hemodynamic status, avoidance of vasoconstrictive drugs, bowel rest, and empiric antibiotics will produce clinical improvement within 1 to 2 days in most patients, according to the study by Duke University Medical Center(95).

A.4.2. Surgical treatments
1. Colectomy
According to the study by , although conservative therapy is effective in most cases, surgery still plays a key role in the treatment of ischemic colitis. Here, we describe a case of a 73-year-old man in whom laparoscopy-assisted left colectomy was performed 80 d after the onset of ischemic colitis. He recovered completely after surgery, and the pathological findings were consistent with ischemic colitis(96).

2. Colonoscopy
In the study of 15 patients with ischemia of the colon, researchers found that rigid proctoscopy was normal or demonstrated nonspecific proctitis in 12 of 15 patients studied. Colonoscopic biopsies demonstrated superficial inflammatory changes in all patients. Thirteen patients had complete mucosal healing endoscopically in 2 weeks to 3 months with stricture developing in four patients. Because ischemic colitis is a distinct subtype of ischemic bowel disease most often limited to the superficial mucosa, colonoscopy is an alternative and usually safe modality in the diagnosis of this entity and proved more accurate that conventional x-ray and proctoscopy(97).

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Sources
(95) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15759953
(96) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23293734
(97) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7297823

Women Health: The Obesity and Polycystic ovary syndrome Research and Studies of Leucocytosis in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) explained by obesity and insulin resistance

Kyle J. Norton(Scholar, Master of Nutrients), all right reserved.
Health article writer and researcher; Over 10.000 articles and research papers have been written and published on line, including world wide health, ezine articles, article base, healthblogs, selfgrowth, best before it's news, the karate GB daily, etc.,.
Named TOP 50 MEDICAL ESSAYS FOR ARTISTS & AUTHORS TO READ by Disilgold.com Named 50 of the best health Tweeters Canada - Huffington Post
Nominated for shorty award over last 4 years
Some articles have been used as references in medical research, such as international journal Pharma and Bio science, ISSN 0975-6299.

Obesity is a medical condition of excess body fat accumulated overtime, while overweight is a condition of excess body weight relatively to the height. According to the Body Mass Index(BMI), a BMI between 25 to 29.9 is considered over weight, while a BMI of over 30 is an indication of obesity. According to the statistic, 68% of American population are either overweight or obese.

You can calculate your BMI index BMI= weight (kg)/ height (m2)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is defined as endocrinologic diseases caused by undeveloped follicles clumping on the ovaries that interferes with the function of the normal ovaries as resulting of enlarged ovaries, leading to hormone imbalance( excessive androgen), resulting in male pattern hair development, acne,irregular period or absence of period, weight gain and effecting fertility. It effects over 5% of women population or 1 in 20 women.

The Studies of Leucocytosis in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) explained by obesity and insulin resistance

Low-grade chronic inflammation predicts cardiovascular outcomes and is observed in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In the study of seventy pairs of women with and without PCOS, matched for age, body mass index (BMI) and IR (HOMA, QUICKI and Avignon index), generated from a larger cohort of 103 women with and 104 BMI-matched women without PCOS.to investigate whether this is entirely a cause or consequence of insulin resistance (IR), posted in PubMed, found that Low-grade inflammation occurs in PCOS. Increased hsCRP and cytokines are associated with IR, but increased WCC is observed even when IR is accounted for. The explanation for this and its clinical significance is unknown.

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Chinese Food Therapy

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and restore your health naturally with Chinese diet

Ovarian Cysts And PCOS Elimination

Holistic System In Existence That Will Show You How To

Permanently Eliminate All Types of Ovarian Cysts Within 2 Months

Children Health: Autism - The Importance of Nutritional Minerals

Autism is one of the most common forms of brain development disorder and one in 166 child is diagnosed with some forms of autism. Children who are diagnosed with autism tend to have weak immune system and auto immune problems. Autism is defined as medical condition in which a child has some of the following impairments
a) Speech
b) Social and communication skills
c) Limited interest
d) Repetitive behaviour

The Importance of Nutritional Minerals

a) Magnesium
Magnesium is vital for the proper functioning of brain and muscle cells. Study shows that magnesium has a significant positive effects on behavior in children with autism if taking together with vitamin B6. Magnesium can be found abundantly green vegetables, seeds, nuts, and whole grains.

b) Zinc picolinate
Zinc is not only important for lower elevated levels of other minerals such as copper, it also helps to improve the function of nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, thereby decreasing the risk of nervous tension and increasing the digestive system in absorbing vital vitamins and minerals.

c) Calcium
It besides is a very important mineral for strong bone, it also plays an important role in neurological function in transmitting messages. Deficiency of calcium causes nervous tension, resulting in unpleasant dispositions, temper tantrums, muscles twitch and spasms, restless and insomnia.

d) Selenium
Selenium besides is one of essential enzymes, preventing the forming of free radical in the brain cells, it also is vital for for the production of glutathione which helps to eliminate the toxic metals and other harmful man made chemicals in our body.

e) Sulfates
Most children with autism have low or no ability to convert compounds to sulfate, leading to inability of the body in protect itself against environmental chemicals and some chemicals produced within the body, leading to nervous tension as resulting of environment toxins accumulated in some parts of the body.

g) Iodine
Iodine is vital for regulating the normal function of thyroid gland and preventing mental retardation. Most children with autism are found to have iodine deficiency, leading to behaviour problems.

f) Potassium

Some children with autism may experience low muscle tone as resulting of deficiency of low levels of potassium in the body, or inability of the body in absorbing potassium because of low levels of magnesium.
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Overcome Infertility: Endometrial biopsy of Female Infertility In Conventional medicine Perspective

Infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist.

Endometrial biopsy of Female Infertility In Conventional medicine Perspective

By removing some tissue from the women uterine lining to check for any endometrial adhesion and implants or to see if the uterine lining is embryo implantation compatible.

Procedure
There are a few way to perform this test, but here are the most commons.
1. The sample is taken at the doctor office by using a soft, straw-like device to withdraw a small sample of the lining from the uterus.
2. Sometimes dilation and curettage (D&C) is needed if the woman is found to have heavy bleeding. The sample is taken by a sharp-edged tool called a curette. Your doctor will scrape a small sample and collect it with a syringe or suction.

Diagnosis
The sample will be examined to check for any endometrial adhesion and implants or if the uterine lining is embryo implantation compatible, because the lining of the uterus changes throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. In the early menstrual cycle, the lining grows thicker until a mature egg is released from an ovary then soften for egg implantation if the egg is fertilized. If the egg is not fertilized, the lining is shed during menstruation.

Risk
1. Small amount of bleeding
2. Pain and cramps
3. Feeling faint or light-headed
4. Infection
5. Rarely, perforation of the uterus and heavy bleeding.

Pregnancy Miracle
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Chinese Food Therapy

The Best Way to prevent, treat your disease, including Obesity

and restore your health naturally with Chinese diet

Ovarian Cysts And PCOS Elimination

Holistic System In Existence That Will Show You How To

Permanently Eliminate All Types of Ovarian Cysts Within 2 Months

Super foods Library, Eat Yourself Healthy With The Best of the Best Nature Has to Offer