A new dose of Chinese medicine

Flaxseed may reduce hot flashes

Mayo Clinic release – Data from a new Mayo Clinic study suggest that dietary therapy using flaxseed can decrease hot flashes in postmenopausal women who do not take estrogen.

The findings from the pilot study are published in the summer 2007 issue of the Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Read more

Astronauts test traditional Chinese medicines in space

Xinhua – China’s astronauts have been testing new varieties of traditional Chinese medicine that could help treat osteoporosis, insomnia and improve immunity.

Doctors with the China Astronaut Research and Training Center say the new remedies will be prepared for sale after further tests during the country’s third manned space program in 2008. Read more

Asparagus root lowers cholesterol, nurtures heart

CM NEWS – Asparagus roots, or tian dong (天冬 or 天門冬) can lower cholesterol and blood lipid, thus help prevent atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases, a new study says. Read more

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