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Founded in 1992 by a world renowned
medical researcher, BioMed Health has developed
nutritional formulas which incorporate research and
knowledge from leading health professionals from around
the world.
Our products embrace the best of western
science and eastern medicine comprising of
both
Traditional
Chinese Medicine and
Ayurvedic Medicine.
All our nutritional supplements support
your health, and are:
High
Quality
Safe
Effective
Our nutritional supplements, herbal
therapies and T’ai Chi videos are all made in the USA.
Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Originating in China, the theory and techniques of
Traditional Chinese Medicine have been developed and
refined for more than 2,000 years. In the 1940’s, the
Chinese government organized various schools and
practices into a single system that could be transformed
into a network of colleges and hospitals to train
practitioners and treat the public. They called this
system Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM is a
complete medical system for diagnosis and treatment. The
individual is seen as an integrated whole. Every part,
process, thought, and emotion within the individual is
considered in terms of its contribution to the healthy
functioning of the whole person. Each disease and
disorder is not seen as an isolated event but as an
outward manifestation of the whole person being out of
balance.
Two of
the most important parameters assessed during the
diagnostic process in TCM are the flow of Qi (pronounced
“chi”) in the meridians and the balance of Yin and Yang.
Qi is our vital force—the energy of all physiological,
emotional, and spiritual activity. It circulates
throughout the body in a system of channels (known as
meridians). There are 12 primary meridians, eight
extraordinary meridians, and thousands of smaller
meridians that interconnect the whole system. Each of
the 12 primary meridians connects to a vital organ and
influences the functioning of that organ. For one to be
healthy the Qi must be in adequate supply and be able to
flow freely through the meridians. Illness is associated
with blockage in the flow of Qi, leading to
accumulations in some areas and to deficiencies in
others. The concept of Yin and Yang refers to a dynamic
balance between opposites within the person, such as hot
and cold, moist and dry, and movement and stasis. One’s
yin and yang must be in relative balance for one to be
in good health.
For most health concerns, a
series of treatments is usually recommended including
herbal treatments, acupuncture, dietary and lifestyle
recommendations, and exercise and stress-reduction
techniques through T’ai Chi/ Qi Gong exercises. A
general rule is the longer the health concern has been
present, the longer the course of treatments will be
necessary to cure it. An emphasis is always placed on
educating the patient to treat and prevent illness
through living a more healthful lifestyle so that a
minimum of intervention will be necessary to maintain
wellness.
Ayurvedic Medicine
From India, Ayurveda (meaning the
“science of life”) is one of the oldest health care
systems. A holistic medical system, Ayurveda is based
upon the universal natural law of balancing the five
elements (ether, air, fire, water and earth) that make
up the physical body. According to Ayurveda, health is
a state of total balance between the body, mind, senses
and the soul. When one or more of the elements go out
of balance because of improper diet and life style,
various diseases and mental disturbances can manifest.
The key to maintaining physical and mental health is in
keeping these elements in harmonic balance through
proper diet, herbs and life style, otherwise early aging
and various diseases can manifest.
Ayurveda explains that the elements are kept intact in
the body by three subtle forces called doshas. The names
of these three doshas are vata (wind), pitta (bile), and
kapha (phlegm), corresponding to the three elements of
the universe: air, fire, and water. Physical, mental
health and social well being are the three important
pillars of a healthy human being. Each of these must be
nurtured if the individual is to create health.
Ayurveda brings to life the concepts of preventive
health care and health promotion.
Ayurvedic medicine utilizes practices such as herbal
tonics, dietary changes, meditation,
massage and yoga. Treatment
is designed to guide the person back to a state of
harmony.
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