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23. Who benefits?

Dec 28, 2012 |

Subgroups: . All stroke subtypes benefit. . Both mild (NIHSS<7) and severe (NIHSS>15) stroke patients benefit. . Elderly (>75 years) as well as young patients benefit, but there are little data in the pediatric...

9. What are the proper dosages when prescribing herbs?

Dec 7, 2012 |

The exact dosage of each herb is usually given in textbooks of Chinese herbal medicine. Nowadays, herb weights are given in metric units (grams or milligrams) instead of in traditional Chinese weights (Liang, Qian and Fen). The...

22. Meditation

Nov 28, 2012 |

What is meditation? It is a technique of using your mind in a way that aids relaxation and reduces stress and tension. Some types of meditation have a devotional or religious approach, others such as T’ai Chi have a physical...