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Seaweed soup for mothers, students and weight loss:

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:31:52 +0000

Kombu seaweed is rich in protein, calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron and folate. Lower rates of breast cancers have been reported in Japanese women eating a diet high in kelp. Lignans, which help fight cancer are found in high quantity in kelp and may provide protection against certain cancers. In many asian cultures, seaweed soup is considered a must for pregnant and nursing women, as eating seaweed is an effective way of stimulating healthy breast milk production.

Seaweed is also given to students, usually without fail on the night before an important exam, as seaweed is believed to support optimal brain function. Also, because of its high protein, essential nutrients and chinese medicinal qualities it can help support healthy weight loss.
In Korean, this soup is called mi-yuk gook. and can be purchased at most Asian markets and health food stores. Dr. Kim provides a delicious recipe at his website here.

Ingredients:
1 package of dried seaweed (1 ounce is fine for four servings), available in all Korean food markets – ask for the kind used to make seaweed soup, or mi-yuk gook (you don’t want the thin kind used to make sushi rolls.) 6 cups of vegetable broth or organic chicken broth 2 teaspoons of sesame oil Naturally brewed soy sauce or sea salt, to taste 1 teaspoon of minced garlic (optional)

Directions:
Soak seaweed in water for two hours or until soft. Drain and rinse really well, as dried seaweed can come with a lot of dirt, just like spinach does.

Put all ingredients, including seaweed, into a large pot and bring to a boil, then simmer for five minutes to allow all the flavors to come together.

Koreans traditionally enjoy this seaweed soup with a bowl of white or brown rice, sometimes together in the same bowl.

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Womans Health by Dr. Robert Chu

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:30:03 +0000

70% – 80% of patients who come to the clinic are female. Young or elderly, those with acne or wrinkles or other skin problems can rejuvenate and enjoy healthy and radiant skin with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.

Female patients stricken with anemia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, fibroids, gallstones, high cholesterol, carpal tunnel syndrome, constipation and diarrhea, thyroid disorders, UTI’s, vaginal itching, weight loss and gain are common ailments seen in the clinic with female patients.

Acupuncture and Herbal therapy offers the female patient complete relief in various menstrual disorders such as early or delayed menses, profuse or scanty menstruation, painful periods, menstrual headaches and/or cramps, PMS, and abnormal vaginal discharge like candida.

For those looking to get pregnant, acupuncture and herbal therapy can help with infertility issues and prevent miscarriage, regulate the menses, relieve stress, and strengthen the body to prepare for conception. Dr. Chu boasts a 95% success rate for infertility.

Chinese medicine is also great for gestational disorders such as nausea & vomiting during pregnancy, restless stirring of the fetus, hemorrhoids, headaches during pregnancy, and gestational diabetes.

Women having difficulty lactating can also benefit greatly from Chinese medicine and Acupuncture. Those that are breast feeding can also benefit from acupuncture treatment of mastititis.

Acupuncture and herbal therapy can also help those with postpartum disorders such as Postpartum depression, hemorrhaging after delivery, postpartum abdominal pain, vaginal prolapse, edema, fatigue and weakness, spontaneous/night sweats, urinary incontinence and postpartum headache.

The female patient undergoing menopause can greatly benefit and get rid of problems such as hot flashes, irritability, night sweats, insomnia, and fatigue.

Breast lumps, tenderness and pain are also treated.

Read more about Dr. Chu at www.acuchu.com

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Acupuncture and pelvic pain during pregnancy

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:30:14 +0000

Acupuncture Relieves Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

Acupuncture and strengthening exercises help relieve pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and are effective complements to standard treatment, finds a study published online by the BMJ today.

Pelvic girdle pain is a common complaint among pregnant women worldwide, but no cure exists.

Researchers in Sweden identified 386 pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain. Women were randomly divided into three groups; one received standard treatment (a pelvic belt and a home exercise programme), another received standard treatment plus acupuncture, and the third received standard treatment plus stabilising exercises to improve mobility and strength.