Eastern Medicines

He's driven a big truck, flown in a Russian fighter jet and fished shirtless on national television. Now comes Vladimir Putin's latest image-boosting escapade, a visit to a Russian wildlife preserve that gave him the chance to wear camouflage, stalk...

WASHINGTON—The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society International are offering advice for Americans traveling to China. The organization says its tips on what to buy and what to eat are designed "to help those wishing to...

Bucking thousands of years of lore about the medicinal value of tiger bones for treating such ailments as rheumatism, in 1993 China agreed to ban all trade in parts and products from the endangered animals. Since then, Chinese demand for tiger bones has...

COUNTLESS immune boosters fly off the shelves year-round, particularly in cold and flu season. But even some of the most popular immune supplements haven't been tested against cold and flu in well-designed clinical trials. No clinical trials, for...

Can medications cause bad breath? My husband takes pills for heart trouble, high blood pressure and diabetes. His breath is really bad, and mouthwash or breath fresheners don't seem to help. Some drugs may indeed contribute to halitosis, according to a...

It's not time to go into hibernation just yet, but it won't be long before the leaves start to turn. Ready or not, you've got to bid adieu to summer and toast a new season. We've lined up five libations that will warm your spirits, spice up your...

Ever stopped to wonder why you have a headache before running to the store for some Extra Strength Tylenol? Have you asked yourself what emotional issues are causing your physical instability? Or are you an all-American pill lover? Outside the realm of...

...My ratio of beneficial HDL cholesterol to total cholesterol has always been good. Four months ago I began taking red yeast rice at half the recommended dose. My cholesterol fell to 192, and my LDL dropped from 166 to 118. Could the red yeast rice could...

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A man lies on the table in a small white room. Dr. Chi Wai Wong examines a purplish bruise about 2 inches in diameter on the man's back, then reaches for a plastic package. He speaks in Chinese as he opens the package, pulls out one of the small, thin...

THE PRODUCT AND WHAT IT'S MARKETED FOR: Astragalus, also known as milk-vetch or locoweed, is a plant that's been used frequently in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 2,000 years. Astragalus is considered a tonic for general weakness, chronic...

The product and what it's marketed for: Aristolochic acid is a botanical compound sold to boost weight loss, the immune system and libido, as well as to help against symptoms of depression, menstruation and gastrointestinal problems. The chemical is...