Saturday 11 April 2015

Flu/virus

In Chinese Medicine, a flu/virus is called invasion of Wind Heat.  Some of the symptoms would be:-
  • High Fever
  • Sweating
  • Sore Throat
  • Cough
  • Yellow Nasal discharge
  • Headache


The herbal prescription called Yin Qiao San is prescribed by a Chinese Medical Herbalist during consultation for the above symptoms.
It is used to release pathogens and relieve symptoms.  There can be 14 herbs in this prescription each one or two herbs dealing with different symptoms but together releasing viral infections.   A patient would take this prescription until all of his/her symptoms were resolved.  More people should be aware of this prescription to expel viral infections.  This Chinese medical formula for dispersing wind heat, clearing heat and relieving toxicity makes it a great option for patients.   

Other uses of this prescription would be for:
-  Upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, acute bronchitis, measles, epidemic parotitis, acute endometritis, early stage encephalitis or meningitis.
Taking Yin Qiao San would shorten the duration of the infection, expel pathogens quickly, prevent the virus lodging and residing inside the body after the flu has gone and getting you back on your feet with restored and revitalised energy and strengthening your immune system.
All chinese herbs are fresh and are prescribed in a sealed plastic container for storage by the Chinese Herbalist.  For more information on this topic, contact:
Ann Killeen Chinese Herbalist on 087 9360461 for consultations.

Thursday 2 April 2015

Reflections on my trip to India




Gratitudes for the landscape that surrounds me on the west of Ireland is the coming home feeling I am enjoying following my recent visit to Rishikesh in Northern India. Rishikesh is a small town on the Mother Ganges river which flows with fierce energy and currents through the ‘alternative yoga and meditation’ centre outside the main town. This has grown up around the initial inspiration and following of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi immortalized by the Beatles who came here at the height of their fame and celebrity, and I can understand why.

I had not done yoga since an introductory course ten years ago, and had only recently dipped a toe in the meditation phenomenon that is now so prevalent.

I would not have travelled to India were it not for my youngest son who has been travelling in India for almost 6 months, realizing great personal growth and having a great time.
It was a wonderful time of connection and openness to new experiences.

I was very lucky to find a yoga class that was challenging but very supportive and welcoming.  The practice of Satya Yoga with Rajeev was energizing, balancing and meditative as well as physically challenging. 
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I enjoyed daily meditation sessions with singing, dancing and blissfulness that challenged all my preconceptions about meditation. This experience shook out a lot of old energy and spring-cleaned the cupboards of my soul to let in new light and energy.

The white water rafting on the River Ganges was another highlight of my two week glimpse of a slice of India.

As I say I have returned home with a renewed energy to appreciate each moment, embrace my home landscape and connect with each person on the planet, be they in India, Africa or my next-door neighbours. We all breathe the same air and see the same stars. Sometimes we need to travel to see our own land with new eyes.

Thank you to all the kindnesses offered to strangers and wanderers, I encountered only warmth and friendliness throughout my trip.

If you would like to see an inspiring photo-gallery of Connemara landscapes see http://www.cnocsuain.com

I have followed the progress of Charlie and Dervla with their wonderful cultural centre since my return to Ireland in 1999 and they are ‘the real deal’. Connemara's landscape connects us to native medicinal herbs and plants that support our physical and spiritual healing.

Dr Dilis Clare