If abdominal or uterine cramping and spasms is a troublesome symptom for you, initially, work through the first 2 stages and see if it resolves.

If it persists, there’s a formula that can be very helpful for this called Danggui Shaoyao San. This is a Stage 2 formula that will help remove biofilms and fluid accumulation while also supporting healthy blood flow, particularly in the abdomen and uterus.

This formula is typically used for:

Especially when the tongue is pale.

As with starting any new formula, start at a minimal dose and gradually work up, particularly if you are sensitive. Then increase to the full therapeutic dose. Watch for changes in symptoms (improvements or worsening) and be sure to track your external variables to get an accurate picture of effects.

Standard dose from Classical Pearls: 3 capsules twice daily (equivalent to 30g of decocted crude herbs). Can be taken safely for 6 weeks - 6 months.

Classical Pearls are only available through a licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner. I can place an order for you - simply fill out this request form.

A formula called Mai wei di huang can be helpful for the symptomatic relief of acid reflux, especially when other confirming symptoms are present such as dryness, dry cough, hot flashes, anxiety and night sweats are present.

Chai hu long gu mu li tang is another formula that can be very helpful for reflux symptomatically.

If you are not a herbalist, you can order this here through the herbs order form. If you’re unsure if these formulas are for you, you can ask me in the Signal group to confirm

Regular dosing: 2 caps twice daily

Sensitive: 1 cap trice daily

Enthusiastic: 4 caps twice daily

Regular dosing: 1 scoop in 8oz

Sensitive: 1/4 scoop or less

Enthusiastic: 4 scoops twice daily

In the case of chronic, recurrent sinus infections, we want to assess a couple of areas.

Mold: have you assessed where you spend time for mold? If your current home and work environment is not moldy, did you spend time somewhere moldy in the past? Mold can colonize inside of us, in our lungs, digestive tract and sinuses.

Dental issues: any root canals? bridges? Gnarley or weird dental work that’s harboring infection?

Structural issues: were you hit in the face? any congenital abnormalities?

Neck and musculoskeletal: are your neck and shoulders chronically tight? This can impede lymph drainage, making sinus infections more challenging to clear

First, assess the terrain. What color is the snot? Is it runny? Sticky? Chunky? Are your sinuses painful? Any other symptoms that provide more information about the terrain?

Depending on the temperature, Wind Tea or Peak Tea can be helpful here. Warm Hearth can also be very helpful, specifically at eradicating damp in the head.

Stage 1 Gasotransmitter Exercises have a particularly powerful effect at knocking out bugs in the head. The humming releases Nitric Oxide in the sinuses, a powerful antimicrobial.

Using an inhalation or nebulizer with antimicrobial herbs can be helpful for locally treating the infection.

If you’d like an alternative to antibiotic drugs:

Classical Pearls are only available through a licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner. If you don’t or can’t have an account, I can order them for you - simply fill out this request form.

Each of the stages addresses the key issues that can effect sleep quality and your ability to reliably fall and stay asleep. Healthy and appropriate light exposure throughout the day is key. However, sometimes additional support is helpful as a short-term assist while you go through the deeper layers.

This sleep stack is made up of Magnesium L-threonate, L-theanine, Apigenin, Inositol. I like it because each nutrient is separate, so you can experiment and take exactly what you need and in the dose that’s best for you.

Yunnan Baiyo - this is an obscure Chinese formula developed at the beginning of the 20th century that has near miraculous effects on stopping bleeding and wound healing. It’s formula and method of production are still a state secret.

It increases platelet clotting but at the same time, improves blood flow to the area. It can be used externally for cuts, scrapes, bleeding, burns and wounds that won’t heal. It’s actually credited in playing a decisive part in Vietnam winning the war as they could apply it to gun shots and wounds.

This should be a part of everyone’s first aid kit.

It comes as a powder that can be sprinkled on an open wound, a spray and a capsule that can be taken internally or opened and applied externally.