Jodi Snyder, January 2009
… Welcome to 2009 and our Student of the Month for January: Jodi Snyder Jodi Snyder is a family generational herbalist. In her family, this art is passed from grandmother to granddaughter. In 198 …
Details… Welcome to 2009 and our Student of the Month for January: Jodi Snyder Jodi Snyder is a family generational herbalist. In her family, this art is passed from grandmother to granddaughter. In 198 …
DetailsThe theme for today, day seven of Kwanzaa, is Imani — Faith: To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. The …
DetailsDear reader: wiith other commitments needing to be attended to, I’ve invited my student and East West School editor, Anne de Courtenay, to guest-blog for the sixth day of Kwanzaa. I’ll be back tomorro …
DetailsThe meditation for today, the fifth day of Kwanzaa, is Nia — Purpose: To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional …
DetailsThe meditation for today, the fourth day of Kwanzaa, is Ujamaa — Cooperative Economics: To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. In meditatio …
DetailsThe meditation theme for today, the third day of Kwanzaa, is Ujima — Collective Work and Responsibility. I can hardly reflect on this theme without considering my own experiences as a Digger — a hi …
DetailsMany of us have heard of the African-American celebration called Kwanzaa, but I must confess that I along with the majority have not known what it actually is. Reading a recent article published in th …
DetailsThe meditation for yesterday, the first day of Kwanzaa, was: Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race. I tried to meditate on this theme yesterday afte …
DetailsI once had to introduce myself as a teacher at an American Herbalists Guild conference by identifying my favorite herb. Now, I have to say that I hate this type of public pop quiz where I have to make …
DetailsLesley and I recently returned from a relaxing vacation on Kauai. Granted, it’s not a large island, but by pure coincidence we often seemed to find ourselves situated in places that were especially su …
Detailsby Michael Tierra, O.M.D., AHG, RH A typical Western medical text’s description of the Medieval portion of the history of Western medicine might be summarized thus: The classical Greek medical tradit …
DetailsA couple of weeks ago I had an idea for a new blog post: a gift-giving list of some of my favorite herbal things. I wanted to publish it in early December so everyone would have time before Christmas …
DetailsIt is well known that oils of aromatic herbs which include all the mints, lemon balm and sage serve the function of putting up a protective barrier to plants against infective agents such as bacteria …
Detailsby Mara Ribbin Lemon Balm is in the Labiatae, or mint, family, and has the classic square stem of that family, two leaves opposite one another on stem, oval leaves with slightly scalloped edges and cr …
DetailsChapter 20: Bronchocele; Exophthalmic Goitre This is a chronic enlargement of the thyroid gland. Other tumors of the neck may be mistaken for goitre, but the latter may be diagnosed by directing the …
DetailsChapter 19: Facts Worth Remembering in the Treatment of Cancer Do not use medicated absorbent cotton on a sore that you are trying to heal. It irritates the sore and interferes with the healing proce …
DetailsChapter 18: Remedies that are Useful in the Treatment of Cancer Acetic Acid. This remedy is used in cancer of the stomach; it is the one remedy known that will dissolve the cancer cells in this disea …
DetailsChapter 17: Internal Cancer CANCER OF THE TONGUE It is important that the physician should be able to diagnose cancer of the tongue from syphilis. You will find that cancer of the tongue is usually f …
DetailsChapter 16: Radium as a Cure for Cancer Many physicians have asked my opinion concerning the curative effects of radium on cancer. This remedy was at one time lauded as a specific for cancer. Some do …
DetailsChapter 15: Sarcoma There are three forms of sarcoma; the round cells, the spindle cells and the third form originating in bone — the myeloid. In my own experience I have generally found cases of sa …
DetailsChapter 14: Cancer of the Head, Face, Nose and Other Forms of External Cancer This disease sometimes appears upon the top of the head. I had a child about three years old brought to me from New York …
DetailsChapter 13: Epithelioma This form of cancer is generally found on the face, nose and lip. CANCER OF THE LIP This is one of the most common forms of cancer. There is one variety, not mentioned in the …
DetailsWith the holidays and the season for gift-giving upon us, I thought I’d put together an Oprah-style list of “My Favorite (Herbal) Things” for all you generous hearts out there. Here goes: ESSENTIALS F …
DetailsChapter 12: Cancer of the Breast In the mortality statistics of some states we find more deaths from cancer of the stomach than from any other form of cancer. In my own practice I have seen more case …
DetailsHow wonderful it is that our country has one day a year dedicated to giving thanks! Do other cultures have such a day? Of course our Thanksgiving day started on “shaky ground” what with the pilgrims t …
DetailsChapter 11: Local Treatment of Cancer We have given you the principal remedies for the internal treatment of cancer which is the most important of all, and now we will consider the local remedies. Mo …
DetailsChapter 10: Remedies That do have a Curative Effect Upon Cancer Before considering the different forms of cancer and their treatment, I want the reader to study very carefully the indications for eac …
DetailsChapter 9: Have Patients Under Your Personal Care Where many doctors make a big mistake is in trying to treat these cancer patients at a long range. It is absolutely necessary that you should have so …
DetailsChapter 8: A Medicated Bath One of the most important things in the treatment of cancer is to have a good medicated bath for the patients. I have tested different kinds of baths for my patients and m …
DetailsChapter 7: Diet of Cancer Patients The question is often asked by a cancer patient, “Doctor, what shall I eat?” Some of our doctors, who are never tired of theorizing about the cause of cancer, have …
DetailsChapter 6: Taking a Case In “taking a case” of cancer to treat we want to look the patient over carefully; we want to know something of his habits of life. If he is an intemperate man, uses intoxicat …
DetailsChapter 5: The Diagnosis of Cancer From my experience and observation I am of the opinion that the average physician cannot diagnose a case of cancer when it is brought to his notice. In the majority …
DetailsLike many of our friends, Lesley and I are ecstatic about Barack Obama’s winning the American presidency. It lifts a dark cloud of cynicism from American politics and represents new hope. Personally, …
DetailsChapter 4: The Medical Treatment of Cancer The Eclectic School of Medicine were the pioneers in America in the successful treatment of cancer. The early fathers of that school taught their students t …
DetailsChapter 3: The X-Ray Treatment During the past six years over two hundred cases of cancer have come under my notice where the X-Ray has been tried and it has left the patient in a worse condition tha …
DetailsChapter 2: Surgery not a Cure for Cancer There are about 50,000 people who die of cancer in the United States annually. From my own experience in the treatment of cancer in all its forms, for forty y …
DetailsChapter 1: The Cause of Cancer The medical profession have been theorizing as to the cause of cancer for many years. About once in six months we read under startling headlines in the public press, th …
DetailsAnyone know this wonderful little song, great for both healing and when you feel like celebrating? It’s great to have running in our mental backgrounds rather than the obsessive thoughts our monkey mi …
DetailsWhen someone is diagnosed with cancer, they of course seek the help of an oncologist. The oncologist, in turn, is bound to follow what is sometimes an antiquated standard of care incorporating surgery …
DetailsDedication and Preface Dedication To my many students and medical friends in all the different Schools of Medicine in the United States, I dedicate this book. I have shared in your trials and triumph …
DetailsRare Books Cancer – Its causes, symptoms and treatment by Eli G. Jones (19th Century) Table of Contents New Forward by Michael Tierra Dedication and Preface Introductory The Cause of Cancer Surgery …
DetailsWhen I think of bones I think of animal parts or anatomy or even the state of my on bones, but I definitely don’t think of ghosts. Yet, in my bones some ghosts do live ‘” as in the Chinese version of …
DetailsIn 2008, Planetary Formulas (now renamed “Planetary Herbals” to account for many of the single herbs that have been incorporated into the line) turned 25 years old. In honor of this occasion, Lesley a …
Detailsby Dr. Michael Tierra, O.M.D….October 2008 Guggul or guggulu (commiphora mukul, also commiphora wightii), more popularly known as Bdellium, is derived from the gummy resinous exudate of a plant …
DetailsAn old method my mother used to prevent my catching airborne colds and flus was to go to the pharmacy and purchase a camphor cube, which she would wrap in a thin muslin cloth and pin inconspicuously …
DetailsNew Forward by Michael Tierra Dr. Eli Jones was one of the most important Eclectic medical doctors and teachers. He was a contemporary of Scudder, and emulated Scudder’s concept of Specific Medicatio …
DetailsIntroductory I have been urged by my medical friends to write a book on cancer. It seemed to them that a physician, who has had such a vast experience in the medical treatment of this fearful malady, …
DetailsAutumn Parched over …Sun’s heated passion …Causing plants to ripen…Squirrels to scamper and work, …And many colored leaves to fall. …What was once innocence, joy and abundance …
DetailsHerbal Proving: Scutellaria antirrhinoides, ‘snapdragon skullcap,’ Lamiaceae (Mint family)by Holly Nielsen…June 2008……The species can be found throughout Northern California (N of Bay …
DetailsProving English Ivy: …Hedera helix (Araliaceae’”Ginseng family) by Holly Nielsen …June 2008……Having recently spent several winter months in the dark and dripping Pacific Northwest …
DetailsMichael and Lesley Tierra at the East West Acupuncture Clinic offer personal consultations at the clinic or via telephone, e-mail, and Skype. Dr. Michael Tierra is a California state …
DetailsThe needles used in acupuncture at the East West Clinic are absolutely sterile, strictly disposable and extremely smooth and fine. This makes for the least amount of sensation upon insertion. In fact, …
DetailsStandard traditional Chinese medicine treatments include cupping, scraping, acupuncture and medicinal plants. …
DetailsPatients offer their testimonials on working with Dr. Tierra at the clinic …
DetailsThe clinic was first opened in 1978 in Santa Cruz, California by Dr. Michael Tierra and was one of the first herbal and acupuncture clinics in the area. Integrating a holistic approach with dietary, h …
DetailsRadiance Energy Medicine for a healthy body, mind and soul In the past I separated out my sessions of acupuncture, herbs, food therapy and shamanic practices. Now I have incorporated them all togethe …
Details…Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is a disease resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone secretion. It manifests as lowered basal metabolism generally and …
Details… Ryan Drum PHD, A.H.G. (by permission) Thyroid dysfunction is epidemic in North America. One in ten adult American women have been diagnosed with thyroid disorders and some endocrinolog …
Details…Notes by Dr. Michael Tierra O.M.D., L.A.C., A.H.G…. Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot use and store blood sugar (glucose) correctly. This is because the body either stops …
DetailsBehold, our new website! Many of you — especially my own students — will notice that it looks considerably different. Our goal has been to give it the emphasis, look and feel befitting one of the f …
DetailsEKE’ The world is what you think it is. this life of ours is a dream. our dream. a dream we share with other people. with the earth. a dream we also share with ourselves, alone. …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. Planetary Anti-Stress FormulasStress Free Zizyphus spinosa seed, Magnesium (citrate, oxide), Valerian root, Valerian root extract, Skullcap, Hawthorn Berry, American G …
DetailsBy Herbalist Alan Tillotson……Protocol for using Planetary Formula’s CNS Myelin Sheath Repair…(for 130-160 pound person)…1. Myelin Sheath Support 2 pills three times per day….2 …
DetailsMichael Tierra AHG, L.AC., O.M.D. One of the most frequently prescribed classes of drugs are glucocorticoid hormones. This includes various forms of cortisone including prednisone which are used for a …
DetailsNick Hudis Combining massage with herbal medicine has great benefits. Massage can enhance and speed up the action of herbal remedies, our hands can detect a wealth of diagnostic information and touch …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Magnetic energy is a structuring force of the universe. As such, it is a reflection of the order that causes the infinite stars and planets throughout the galaxies to …
Details(Notes sent to Michael from herbalist, Alan Tillotson, AHG) IntroductionI have had 100% success in relieving elevated liver enzymes associated with hepatitis C and even advanced cirrhosis by using Pla …
Detailsby Alan Tillotson, MA, AHG and Naixin Hu Tillotson, OMD, LAC, AHG……In TCM, jaundice is usually divided into two general types: Yang Huang type, …which is acute, and Yin Huang type, whic …
DetailsMichael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D., A.H.G. The liver is one of the most important detoxifying organs of the body. With hepatitis C on the rise and patients who have been exposed to a wide variety of environ …
DetailsMichael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. Ayurveda offers some unusual and profound treatments for insomnia. Essentially the strategy is to calm Vata (nerve humour) and cool Pitta (fire humour). Herbs that are coo …
DetailsBy Michael Tierra OMD, AHG founder Peyronie’s disease is characterized by mild to severe curvature of the penis. It is estimate that approximately 1 to 2 men out of 100 are afflicted with this disease …
DetailsMichael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D.Traditionally, in India a barren relationship was considered a curse but too many children was also not recommended. The Rigveda states “A man with many children succumbs t …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Contents Treating the Common Cold What do I do for a cold? A Holistic Approach A Home Herbal Herbal Immune Stimulant Boosting the Immune system Diaphoretics Ch …
DetailsAugust 30, 2005 Michael Tierra While I tend to agree that local surgery and cauterization of basal cell carcinomas (BCC) is often preferable to the use of escharotic salves, this is especially true be …
DetailsExperimental Study of Cytobiology on Antitumor of Moxibustion and Immunomodulators by Zhao Cuiying, Chen Yunfei, Zhao Jiazeng, Chen Hanping, Zhang Yingying, and Hong Xian (Shanghai Research institute …
DetailsDr. Miriam Lee is one of the greatest and most reknowned acupuncturists working and teaching in Northern California. She is rightly revered as the mother of acupuncture in California because of her he …
DetailsBy Camellia C. Pratt, DTCM The first world conference on Breast Cancer was held July 1997, in Kingston, Ontario. The chief organizer Janet Collins, a nurse and midwife had many friends and a sister fa …
DetailsBased on the work of the distinguished Nepalese Ayurvedic Doctor Mana Dr. Mana is the name given by Westerners to Vaida Mana Bajra Bajracharya, a… living treasure in the world of herbal medicine. …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. With one in five Americans estimated to get cancer in their lifetime, the multi-billion dollar war on cancer seems to be a faltering campaign. This means that the tre …
DetailsMichael Tierra L.Ac, O.M.D., A.H.G., June 2007 Nicotiana Rustica Nicotiana Tobacum Nicotiana rustica is the species of tobacco that is native to North America, unlike the larger leaved, h …
DetailsTariq Sawandi Yorubic medicine is indigenous to and widely practiced on the African continent. Yorubic medicine has its roots in the Ifa Corpus, a religious text revealed by the mystic prophet, Orunm …
DetailsMichael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. LUNGS The Lungs rule Qi, have a dispersing and descending function and are directly connected to the exterior environment. This makes them vulnerable to external invasion …
DetailsMugwort Olive Tree Orthosiphon Passion Flower Red Poppy Red Vine Rosemary Sage Sarsaparilla Kelp Senna Siberian Ginseng Nettles Tabashir Silica Green Tea W …
DetailsCalled “B” (Blockage) Syndrome Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. General treatment of arthritis, neuralgia: salt packs, potato juice, moxibustion, warm baths, massage, ginger oil, Chinese and pearl bar …
DetailsBy Camellia PrattDefinition: (Marie Stumpel disease) fixation of joint, often in abnormal position. -Chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin.-Systemic disease Etiology & pathogenesisThis diseas …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Spring is a time of new growth and the flowering of ideas generated through the Winter. It is also a time when animals typically shed their heavier winter coat for the …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Formulae Reishi Mushroom Supreme…2 tablets 3x day Yin Energertics and Yang Energetics…3 yin and 1 Yang 3x day Complete Pau d’Arco…2 tablets 3x day Buy 1 …
DetailsSichuan Provincial Institute of Chinese Materia Medica(Proceedings of TCM Conference at West China University of Medical Science…1995) By Deng Wenlong……The term “pathogenic toxin” refer …
DetailsMichael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D., AHGThis is a condition where the palmar fascia which is the fibrous tissue beneath the skin of the palm and fingers thickens. This in turn forms a abnormal thickening of …
DetailsVerdict: DON’T TAKE DRUGS WITH HERBS! An Herbalist’s Perspective… …
DetailsThe Su Wen, in chapter 8, states: The Liver holds the office of General of the armed forces. Assessment of circumstances and conception of plans springs from it. The General is for the defence of lif …
DetailsThe Mother of all Diseases … Dr. Michael Tierra O.M.D., L.A.C…. and Lesley Tierra L.A.C. The Five Stagnations are Qi, Blood, Fluid, Cold and Food. These are determined according to their l …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. WOOD FIRE EARTH METAL WATER PLANET Jupiter Mars Saturn Venus Mercury DIRECTION East South Center West North SEASON Spring Summer Indian Summer Autumn …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. A disease is of greater complexity according to the depth of neurological and emotional involvement. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the relationship of diseas …
DetailsSharol Tilgner N.D. The term phytoestrogen is used loosely in the herbal community. There is no current agreed upon definition for this term. Basically the term is used for any plant that has one or m …
DetailsAndrew Bentley, Herbalist Following are some very insightful comments on herb-to-herb and herb drug contraindications submitted to the forum by herbalist, Andrew Bentley. I consider them to be very in …
DetailsMichael Tierra L.Ac., O.M.D. LUNGS The Lungs rule Qi, have a dispersing and descending function and are directly connected to the exterior environment. This makes them vulnerable to external invasion …
DetailsDr. Michael Tierra L.AC., O.M.D. Introduction That Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of primary health care is obvious to those who have devoted years in its study. However, fo …
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