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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=33080">herbs recommendation</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''1/16/2015''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"I appreciate if anyone can suggest or recommend any herbal formula for spleen qi deficiency and possibly liver blood and lung qi<p style='clear:both;'/>Symptoms:<p style='clear:both;'/>menses: 1-2 months late the last two times, no cramps, less to no clots, light <p style='clear:both;'/>student life<p style='clear:both;'/>tender points on spleen channel with minimal edema on knee cap area and minimal flat on <a href='/Points/SP_6'>Spleen 6</a><p style='clear:both;'/>tongue: some patchy on spleen area with minimal thin coating<p style='clear:both;'/>thanks,<p style='clear:both;'/>Tina<p style='clear:both;'/>"</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Tina T]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:13:21 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=28118">This formula works but hypes me</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''10/14/2013''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Hello All<p style='clear:both;'/>I have suffered from Chlamydia Pneumoniae a bacterial infection for several decades and came upon a TCM formula about a year ago on another website which worked well for the poster.<p style='clear:both;'/>I went to China town about a year ago and bought the herbs and  prepared them<p style='clear:both;'/>The formula seemed to work but it really hyped me I could not sleep<p style='clear:both;'/>I am wondeing if someone can tell me what I can do to adjust this formula so it will not be so stimulationg<p style='clear:both;'/>Thanks<p style='clear:both;'/>Here is the formula<p style='clear:both;'/><a href='/Herbs/Hou-Po'>Hou Po</a> ( magnolia officinalis)                            8g<p style='clear:both;'/><a href='/Herbs/Yu-Xing-Cao'>Yu Xing Cao</a> ( Houttuynia Cordata)                     20g<p style='clear:both;'/><a href='/Herbs/Di-Fu-Zi'>Di Fu Zi</a> ( Kochia Scoparia)                                 10g<p style='clear:both;'/><a href='/Herbs/Huang-Bai'>Huang Bai</a> ( Phellodendron Amourense)            10g<p style='clear:both;'/><a href='/Herbs/Fang-Feng'>Fang Feng</a> (Saposhnikovia divaricata )                           10g<p style='clear:both;'/><a href='/Herbs/Da-Huang'>Da Huang</a> (Rheum Palmatum)                            10g                   <p style='clear:both;'/><a href='/Herbs/Lian-Qiao'>Lian Qiao</a> ( Forsythia Suspensa)                         10g<p style='clear:both;'/> "</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Steve B]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:36:40 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=26847">where to buy strong and Qualitative Herbs?</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''2/5/2013''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"I live in Sweden and my TCM doctor gave some of his private stock of herbs (he says it´s very hard to find good quality herbs outside of China) to me including Astragalus, Salvia Root and some Ginseng. <p style='clear:both;'/>He said I needed more herbs and suggested that I´d go with him to China next time he goes. However after finishing the herbs he gave me I ordered some online which turned out to be MUCH weaker in taste than the ones he gave me. My doctor tasted them and told me that they are simply not that good... Does anyone know were to buy herbs of good/strong quality?<p style='clear:both;'/>Thank You!"</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Tim K]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:42:14 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=25404">Herbal Brew causing Candida</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''4/9/2012''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Hi, I've been taking herbal brews from a TCM practioner for more than a year. Although some of my ailments have improved, I've noticed each time when he prescribe me something for stomach ailments be it heat or damp, I will get a bad yeast infection. He knows about this but up till today I haven't have a peaceful time when taking his brew as it will always leads to itchy candida. Anyone can shed some light?"</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Weird Girl]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:45:42 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=25254">Herb recs for brain fog</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''12/2/2011''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"I do not have this chronically....it is justy something that has come up in the past week or so, but I cannot seem to shake it and am feeling handicapped by it right now not being able to really get anything done or tiring from doing anything like organizing. My jaw also feels tight and painful. 
In terms of TCM, my acupuncturist suggested that I have a lot of stagnant qi in my legs (I like to do qi gong to try and shake it out), slight heart blood deficiency and can be prone to disharmony between the spleen and kidneys. 
Thank you kindly for any suggestion."</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[d. Priddy]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:30:16 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=25229">Fruit after a meal..Good or No?</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''11/22/2011''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"I would ike to know the general TCM perspective on this as I have heard that it just might not be good for you. I do often enjoy having fruit as a dessert whether it's broiled pears with raisins in the winter or some melon and banana on a summer evening. 
What do you think?"</div>]]></description>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:17:38 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=22430">Gallstone issues</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''5/24/2011''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Hi! I hope someone can help me here. For the past few months I have been suffering from gallstones and have been told be doctors to have surgery but that is not an option for me cause I am also 3 months pregnant. I have been told that the medicine '<a href='/Herbs/Ji-Nei-Jin'>Ji Nei Jin</a>' (gizzard lining), can help dissolve gallstones. I was just wondering if the medicine is safe to take during pregnancy? And if it is, what are the dosages, how should it be taken and for how long?<p style='clear:both;'/>Thanks. I hope someone can help me...."</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Rowena Caught]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 May 2011 18:01:36 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=20686">Baby Acnes:  Need access to Gold Silver Flower</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''7/7/2010''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"I have friends in Singapore that suggest using Gold Silver Flower with water to gentle clear newborn baby Acnes on the face and neck areas to alleviate the breakout.  Is this true? How can I get my hand on this "herb"?  Can anyone chime in "</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[J Tan]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:01:42 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=20664">Pet or Animal Herbs and Formulations</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''7/1/2010''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Hello I am new to this great site! Where would I go to seek info on herbs for animals?"</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Angie Boudreaux]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:25:59 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=20631">Dark circles under the eyes</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''6/30/2010''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Is there any significance to dark circles under the eyes in Chinese medicine? Does it indicate some internal condition? "</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Michael Fong]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:31:33 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=19932">Properties of foods </a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''1/28/2010''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"I know that there are some books out there like Healing with Whole Foods, but I think it would be very informative to the public if rootdown.us started posting properties of foods just like they do for herbs and formulas. There is a lot of interest in this topic, but not too much trustable information out there."</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Michael Fong]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:44:04 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=18696">How to get rid of dampness</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''7/11/2009''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Does anyone have any good tips for removing internal dampness?"</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Liam Palmer]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:05:53 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=12061">Is Acupuncture just advanced Voo Doo?</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''5/27/2008''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"I have been doing some serious thinking and the similarities between Voodoo and Acupuncture are astounding.<p style='clear:both;'/>I wanted to know other people’s opinions, both patients and Acupuncture professionals.<p style='clear:both;'/>Thank you,<p style='clear:both;'/>Scott
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			<author><![CDATA[Scott B]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 May 2008 12:17:28 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=8782">weight loss</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''1/10/2008''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Have tried different products but no effect what am I doing wrong ? What is best product ?"</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Jose Garcia]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:07:10 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=6997">Stress and Hyper kids</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''3/16/2007''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Hi,
I am new to this.
Looking around for some helpful things.
Any suggestions?
Hyperactive kids age 7 and 9.
Also looking for something for stress, for me.
That is from the 7 and 9 year old and the 11 month old of course along with a full time job.
And let's not forget the itchy skin.<p style='clear:both;'/>Thanks,
Kim"</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Kim  Kim ]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:02:27 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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			<description><![CDATA[Added ''Post'' '''<a href="/View.aspx?opinionID=6991">Anyone want to post a question?</a>''' to forum "<a href="/Community/TopicList.aspx?ForumID=5">Patients Seeking Answers</a>" on ''3/16/2007''<div style="margin-left:15px;margin-top:5px;">"Please post your questions here, so that professionals can get you started on your way to learning more or finding a practitioner near you."</div>]]></description>
			<author><![CDATA[Benjamin Satterfield]]></author>
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			<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Mar 2007 01:19:12 GMT]]></pubDate> 
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