Health science articles
To learn more about Chinese herbal sciences and related health topics, explore the following pages of essays, reference information, quizzes, clinical case studies, and recommended reading lists.
The information on RMHI's website is educational and general in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Information provided is not intended for the purpose of disease diagnosis or treatment. Individuals desiring help for specific health problems should seek advice from qualified professionals.
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Introduction to Clinical Chinese Herbology
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Curriculum overview, Levels 1-3 — a table comparing the features and requirements of each of our courses.
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Chinese herbology: Correct and incorrect ways of choosing herbs - explains some of the pitfalls in choosing herbs (i.e., side effects), and it discusses the scientific and conceptual differences between allopathic medicine and TCM herbology. (Both health professionals and herbal product users will find this article helpful.)
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Test your knowledge of common and popular herbs. A short quiz with answers, illustrating how traditional Chinese herbal (TCM) methods help us choose herbs correctly. (After taking this quiz and checking the answers, you may be surprised how herbs may sometimes be misused.)
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Professional and special topics
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TCM Herb Library: sample course materials and a database of over 220 herbs of the Chinese (TCM) materia medica.
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RMHI Herbalist Review examines current herbal developments and their long-term impact on health and society. Sent several times annually.
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Recommended reading in traditional Chinese herbology.
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Questions you should ask about curriculum quality before enrolling in a Chinese herbology program.
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American herbalists' realpolitik. Articles on the practice and politics of herbal health care in America. Learn how to protect your rights as an herbalist and ensure the global integrity of traditional herbal knowledge. Topics: world history of herbal usage, education, regulation, issues in law and ethics.
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RMHI-network. A private forum for TCM herbalists; membership by invitation only.
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Improving your health — finding professional help
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Find a Chinese herbalist - RMHI graduates
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How to recognize quality TCM herbal health care: finding a competent herbalist, typical monthly costs, most effective ways to take Chinese herbs, where to find additional information. |
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Private health consultations and education - Roger Wicke, Ph.D., TCM Herbalist, Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute, Hot Springs, Montana.
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Misc. health information
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Diet and nutrition checklists: basic food information for healthy eating.
Beside the three scourges of tobacco, alcohol, and excessive sugar, discover many of the
lesser-known evils of modern society that together may account for over 70% of all
chronic illness in America. |
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Environmental hazards to eliminate or minimize. Checklist of common household and workplace chemical and electromagnetic hazards.
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Recommended reading in health and alternative medicine.
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Misc. herbal and health references and links.
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