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Herbal recipes in Chinese medicine that can be used for healing influenza, common cold, and other infectious diseases are collected here. These recipes have been used for hundreds of years, proved by billions of people, and confirmed by scientific studies. These natural herbal recipes can relieve stuffy noses, reduce fever, stop coughing, relieve headaches and body pain, calm the mind, and improve digestion. Scientific studies have found that they have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.

Ingredients of the recipes are explained with Chinese medicine theories. Modifications for personalized treatment and preparation methods are described. Many of the recipes are useful for healing infections of the upper respiratory tract, asthma, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, mumps, encephalitis, meningitis, parotitis, scarlet fever, and measles. Some are effective for the treatment of stomach flu, acute gastroenteritis, rheumatoid arthritis, pancreatitis, lower back pain, conjunctivitis, neuralgia, and muscle pain. Many of the recipes are also helpful for relieving skin diseases including hives, itching, and eczema.

These recipes are selected from classical Chinese medicine books including Treatise on Febrile Diseases written by the “Saint of Medicine” Zhongjing Zhang in the 2nd century, and Difficult Medical Problems written by a famous physician Yuansu Zhang in the 12th century. According to Chinese medicine theories, these recipes can relieve the exterior syndromes, and help remove exogenous pathogenic factors including wind, cold, or heat.

Excerpts:

“This recipe can be used for common cold, influenza infections, … that are usually shown as chills, fever, no sweating, asthma, headaches, general body pain…. This recipe is also used for healing asthmatic bronchitis and rheumatoid arthritis.”

“It can inhibit bacteria and viruses, relieve allergy, reduce the blood sugar level, promote the cardiac muscle blood flux, and improve the functions of the stomach and intestines. It can also prevent arthritis, and be used for chronic pancreatitis.”

“Current studies have confirmed that this recipe can induce sweat, reduce fever, calm the mind, stop pain, and relieve inflammation. It also has anti-allergic activity.”

“This recipe can be used for the treatment of influenza, acute tonsillitis, mumps, scarlet fever, early stage of measles…. It can also be used for healing encephalitis B, epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis, parotitis, acute suppurative infections, and a variety of infections of the upper respiratory tract.”

“This recipe has a great influence on the healing of infectious diseases, as many current herbal recipes are developed from modification of this recipe. Some pill or tablet products based on this recipe are available, such as…”

“Current studies have found that this recipe can induce sweating, reduce fever, stop pain, and relieve cough. It has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects.”

“This is a very useful herbal recipe for the treatment of influenza, common cold, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, and other respiratory tract infections… It is also used for acute conjunctivitis.”

“It can be used for acute bronchitis, bronchial asthma, bronchial pneumonia, lobar pneumonia, and infantile pneumonia…”

“This recipe is very useful for healing common cold, flu (influenza), stomach flu, and acute gastroenteritis, especially in the summer….”

“Such diseases include common cold, flu (influenza), malaria, epidemic parotitis, bronchitis, rheumatoid arthritis, hives (urticaria), acute cellulitis, and eczema. It is useful for skin infections…”

“Such problems are usually characterized by chills, fever, headaches, stiff neck, soreness and pain of the body, no sweating, stuffy nose, cough with sputum, stuffiness and fullness in the chest…”
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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.
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British Library

T018386

With a half-title.First published in 1783 as 'A serious and friendly address to the public, on the dangerous consequences of neglecting common coughs and colds'.

London : printed for J. Murray, and Messrs. Shepperson and Reynolds, 1786. [2],150p. ; 8° ... Read more

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This is one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary research volume on the exploitation of natural resources held in common in a cold climate, focusing on economic, social, cultural, and institutional aspects of natural resource management. The book's data come from definitive scientific studies of northern Norway's two major regional industries, coastal fisheries and reindeer pastoralism, viewed as a study in exploitation of natural resources of interest far beyond Norway as a model system. Containing nineteen chapters in three main sections, the book integrates a solid understanding of the dynamics of natural resources with an equally solid understanding of the human exploitation of these resources. The first section covers sustainable resource use and management; the second is on ecological knowledge and implications for resource management; and the third covers the co-management approach to user involvement and decision making. The volume includes bibliographic references and an index. ... Read more

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Flu and common cold are preventable even without drugs or herbs. Natural methods from traditional Chinese medicine including acupressure and acupuncture can be used for the prevention and treatment of influenza and common cold. These prevention methods, including folk remedies, have been proven quite effective in history and are still used today.

For healing colds and flu, non-drug methods and time-tested acupuncture point prescriptions are collected here. These natural healing methods include acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping therapy, and auricular (ear) acupuncture. Locations of these acupuncture points are provided to facilitate clinical practice. Differential diagnosis types of colds and flu are described for personalized treatment. Therapeutic principles and needle manipulation methods are recommended for each type.

In addition, acupuncture point prescriptions from some ancient traditional Chinese medicine classics are collected, such as The AB Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (“Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” in Chinese). These classics provide the guidance of selecting the most effective acupuncture points from hundreds of years of experience.

Flu and common cold may occur throughout the year, but are mostly seen in winter and spring. Common cold and flu may have symptoms such as nasal congestion and discharge, cough, fever, sneezing, headache, chilliness, sore throat, general aching of the body, and melancholy. Non-drug natural methods such as acupressure and acupuncture methods can be used to prevent and relieve these symptoms, and promote the healing of the root of the diseases.

Table of Contents

1. General Prevention
2. Prevention with Acupressure and Acupuncture
3. Differential Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
4. Acupressure Healing
5. Acupuncture Therapy
6. Moxibustion Therapy
7. Cupping Therapy
8. Auricular Acupuncture Therapy
9. Time-Tested Acupoint Prescriptions from Traditional Chinese Medicine Classics

Excerpts:

“General prevention: … for air cleaning during the flu season…”

“The following methods can be used for the prevention of common cold and flu…. Using the thumbs to press acupuncture points (acupoints) for 3-5 minutes at each point, 2 to 3 times a day…. During the flu season, perform acupuncture at two sides of this acupoint once a day for 3 days consecutively to strengthen the defensive energy and prevent the disease …”

“Chinese medicine is a personalized medicine. Each person is treated differently as they have different health conditions and respond differently even to the same pathogenic factor. Understanding the differential diagnosis types of diseases is important for deciding therapeutic strategies and providing personalized treatment…. Different seasons in a year have different pathogenic factors that are dominant at the time.”

“Use fingers to press these acupuncture points (acupoints), 1 minute for each acupoint…. Heating pads can also be applied on these acupoints…”

“Apply moxibustion to the acupoint …, using a moxa roll for 20 minutes,… This method has been found quite effective in the clinic.”

“Choose these points for auricular (ear) acupuncture therapy… Use filiform needles with … and manipulate the needles every 10 minutes. Herbal seeds such as … can also be used.” ... Read more

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Proper treatment of a stuffy nose, flu, or common injury can bring tremendous relief and quick recovery.A sick or injured family member can often recover from common ailments without seeing a health professional.However, the abundance of health information, medical rumors, and new cures available today can seem overwhelming.

This Sourcebook will help readers to understand and treat common ailments and injuries at home.It will aid readers in sorting through superfluous or incorrect health information, and it offers valuable advice concerning when to see a health professional.The Sourcebook includes information about colds and the flu; common nose, throat eye, and ear ailments; skin and digestive problems, sprains and strains, over-the-counter medicines and remedies, and finding accurate health information on-line.This Sourcebook also offers a glossary and a list of resources and references for further help and information. ... Read more

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The latest and most effective information on preventing and treating colds and flu

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A fantastic publication for all, especially for parents!
A very informative and well-written book describing colds, flu, sinusitis, pneumonia and other common winter ailments. Dr. Schachter tells you what's happening with the ailment, how to treat it, and best of all, how to prevent it for the future.

We find this book helpful in our household as parents of young children (and we've had plenty of colds in our house) and recommend it to other parents.

The practical advice (and the clearly defined science behind it) makes The Good Doctor's Guide a very worthhile read for you and your health. A great buy!

Great Book!
This is a very readable book that gives you the information your doctor often does not take the time to tell you.The Good Doctor's Guide to Colds and Flu is smart, practical and well researched.Not only does Dr.Schachter explain how to prevent and treat colds, he explains the science behind his advice.I also really liked the way he combined natural and traditional remedies.Excellent job!

Very helpful and comprehensive
This book was very helpful. It was a good guide to what I can do to help myself when I get a cold or the flu and included ways to protect against contracting it (which I wasn't aware of until I had read it).

I picked up 3 copies for my brothers and sister because they have kids and I think this book can help them understand how to keep their households healthy.

And because of the great timing, I was able to stay healthier this cold and flu season!

The good doctor's guide to Colds and Flu
Few books written by health professionals can bridge the gap between providing comprehensive advice and information on a health issue and doing so in an interesting, readable and practically applicable manner.Dr. Schachter has achieved this and more.This book is "colds and Flu" for Dummies without treating the reader as one.There is a ton of good, common sense advice for cold and flu prevention through modifying activities of daily living.In addition, he informs the reader about the powerful alternative and nutritional approaches to maintaining everyday health that are available to everyone.This is a book I am happy to have in my reference library.

Helpful book but beware of zinc nasal spray
I am not really ready to review this book quite yet having just read through it quickly and at this moment, being sick with a cold. But I thought it was urgent to say one thing and then return to edit this review later:

In the chapter called "Treatment" the author recommends (among other things) Zinc nasal spray, using it every two hours. Well I purchased Zicam yesterday for the first time and it seemed to really help... But then I read up about it and learned that there are several lawsuits claiming it caused people to permanently lose their sense of smell and taste after just one use. I believe those people (their stories were very compelling), and will never use a Zinc nasal spray (or gel) again.The reports are not limited only to Zicam, by the way.

To learn more, try looking up the following article from The Los Angeles Times online: "Zinc for colds losing its luster Users of some products reporting loss of smell, taste" By Jane E. Allen Tuesday, March 30, 2004...or"Federal Lawsuit Refocuses Attention on Serious Risks Posed by Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel" dated December 21, 2005...or just do a general search.

To be continued when I'm feeling better.

June 16, 2009:

I just wanted to update the following article from today's Bloomberg report - see how long this has been going on before anything is done to protect anyone?

Zicam Cold Remedy Gets FDA Warning; Matrixx Dives (Update1)

By Shannon Pettypiece

June 16 (Bloomberg) -- Zicam nasal sprays and swabs may cause permanent loss of smell and taste and consumers should stop using them, U.S. regulators warned today, sending shares of manufacturer Matrixx Initiatives Inc. down the most ever.

Matrixx, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, fell $10.68, or 56 percent, to $8.56 before Nasdaq Stock Market trading was halted. That's the biggest intraday decline since its 1996 initial public offering.

The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 130 reports of people losing their sense of smell after using zinc- based Zicam nasal spray and swabs, and Matrixx has an additional 800 reports it hasn't made available to the agency, Deborah M. Autor, director of the FDA's Office of Compliance, said today in a conference call with reporters. The agency sent a warning letter to Matrixx telling the company to stop selling three Zicam products. ... Read more

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Chapters: Crohn's Disease, Appendicitis, Encephalitis, Hepatitis, Arthritis, Urethritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Pancreatitis, Common Cold, Conjunctivitis, Prostatitis, Inflammation, Endocarditis, Sinusitis, Peritonitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Meningitis, Subacromial Bursitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Ascending Cholangitis, Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis, Otitis Externa, Rhinitis, Otitis Media, Gastroenteritis, Pleurisy, Kawasaki Disease, Tonsillitis, Transient Synovitis, Behçet's Disease, Cholecystitis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinosis, Hypermobility, Gastritis, Swimmer's Itch, Acute Pharyngitis, Dermatomyositis, Prolotherapy, Plantar Fasciitis, Myocarditis, Epididymitis, Cellulitis, Diverticulosis, Balanitis, Pyelonephritis, Membranous Glomerulonephritis, Vaginitis, Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, Gingivitis, Mastitis, Labyrinthitis, de Quervain Syndrome, Puerperal Mastitis, Uveitis, Acute Bronchitis, Blepharitis, Osteitis Pubis, Mastoiditis, Bronchiolitis, Pericarditis, Parotitis, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Knee Arthritis, Non-Gonococcal Urethritis, Vasculitis, Alcoholic Hepatitis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Chronic Bronchitis, Sialoendoscopy, Trigger Finger, Calcific Tendinitis, Lymphadenopathy, Proctitis, Keratitis, Surfer's Ear, Laryngitis, Cervicitis, Thrombophlebitis, Omphalitis, Phlegmon, Iritis, Endometritis, Pelvic Myoneuropathy, Cerebral Vasculitis, Atrophic Rhinitis, Glossitis, Atrophic Vaginitis, Mollaret's Meningitis, Tenosynovitis, Pulpitis, Chorioamnionitis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Phlegmasia Alba Dolens, Stomatitis, Dacryoadenitis, Orchitis, Myelitis, Condensing Osteitis, Nintendo Thumb, Lymphocytic Colitis, Coryza, Dermatitis, Esophagitis, Keratoconjunctivitis, Ileitis, Arteritis, Fungal Meningitis, Otitis Interna, Nonpuerperal Mastitis, Epoxygenase, Ulcerative Dermatitis, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Pes Anserine Bursitis, Epiploic Appendagitis, Siala...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=63522 ... Read more

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A primer on how to eliminate the annoying and disturbing conditions of disharmony due to ill health. An approach to wellness that does not include the use of invasive drugs and their attendant side-effects. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on October 18, 1999. The length of the article is 484 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Adiós a la gripe, la fiel compañera.(cuidado y tratamiento)(TT: Farewell to the common cold, faithful companion.)(TA: care and treatment)
Author: Salvador Jiménez
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 18, 1999
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 41

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