Dr. Alexander Heyne

Chinese Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture Los Angeles

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Classical Chinese Herbalism

He Shou Wu

The Incredible Behaviors of He Shou Wu

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

He Shou Wu is a popular traditional Chinese medicine herb that helps to promote good health, utilized as a therapy against various conditions. It is thought of as a versatile […]

Herbs for Asthma Relief

Asthma Relief through Herbal Therapies

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

When you think of asthma treatment, an inhaler might pop first into your mind. However, recent studies have explored the efficacy of herbs as complementary therapies. Some are common kitchen […]

The 4 Life-Changing Powers of Ginseng

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Ginseng, the incredible root. Cultivated for the past 5,000 years, the powers of ginseng range from adaptogenic effects to the modulation of glucose. Two of those most common kinds of […]

How 3 Chinese Herbal Remedies and Acupuncture Can Fight Anxiety

by Dr. Alex Heyne Contributor

Anxiety is the most common “mental illness” in the United States. Almost one out of every five adults faces an anxiety disorder. Chinese herbal formulas and acupuncture are two treatment […]

Ancient Chinese Remedy

Does Acupuncture Work? More Reasons to Try This Ancient Chinese Remedy

by Dr. Alex Heyne, DSOM, LAc

Does acupuncture really work? How is it possible that sticking a few needles into someone who has chronic pain can relieve the pain? Or help a woman conceive? Or make […]

chinese herbal formulas

How to Make Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulas, Decoctions, and Teas

by Dr. Alex Heyne, DSOM, LAc

A key part of classical, or traditional, Chinese medicine is herbal formulas. Several of my mentors suggest that herbs are the powerhouse of the results people get from Chinese medicine. […]