Re: moxibustion

2002-04-11 Thread Sue Cudlipp
Pardon my ignorance but I thought that the HEAT was the active factor in moxibustion, rather than the actual herb used (ragwort I believe) My doctor tried this with me at 35 ish weeks first pregnancy, without success, but the baby was 3950g at birth and was in frank breech, legs extended so not a

Re: moxibustion

2002-04-11 Thread Kleimar
I don't think we know how it works: whether it is the heat alone or a combo of the heat and the herb. Traditionally moxa is made from Artemisia vulgaris common name mugwort, the Japanese name is moxa. Traditionally these are the herbs used and in the study cited the researchers could not do a

KEMH

2002-04-11 Thread Sadie Geraghty
Just a couple of quick questions for the girls who work at KEMH in Perth, do you work 12 hour shifts? Also do you rotate into P/N and D/S and how often are the rotations - 3month/6 month or yearly? Forgot to ask Robyn these questions. Thanks, Sadie

FW: Letter of Invitation

2002-04-11 Thread Johnston
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Re: Fenugreek

2002-04-11 Thread Kleimar
I have been advised previously that it increases milk production: it was recommended for a client of mine who had had previous breast reduction surgery and subsequent delayed onset of lactation, it was definetly beneficial for my client (as well as determination etc.). marilyn -- This mailing

Re: Fenugreek

2002-04-11 Thread Lyle Burgoyne
Hi, we use fenugreek often in our unit with good results.The studies indicate a minimum of 3 grams a day is reqired for any effect ,ie to maintain supply. To increase supply up to 6 grams is required , these doses are usually divided up and given tds with meals,ie 2grams with breakfast lunch