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Does your menstrual cycle feel like a roller coaster ride from hell?  Are you looking for a solution to a smoother cycle? Let’s say one that doesn’t involve unpredictable periods, excruciating pain, canceled plans, and gobbling over the counter painkillers like candy.  Whether you’re dealing with premenstrual mood swings and emotional turmoil, irregular cycles, or painful periods - you’re in the right place. If it feels like the seven dwarves are trying to dig their way out o

“Do you have something I can take for sleep?”  This is the question on your mind, and my answer is yes.  Your next question might be, “Great! Where can I buy it? And why is this article so damn long?”  You might be expecting that this is the part where I convince you that my sleep remedy is better than all the rest. And sure, that may be true, but I’m not in this to sell you something. I’m here to help you find a  solution  for your sleep problems.  Getting the answers you se

Skin problems like acne can be physically uncomfortable, but they also have a unique psychological challenge - they are hard to hide. ...

Introduction This article is intended to provide more information on my treatment methods when using Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine...

Are Recurrent Yeast Infections Ruining Your Life? End the cycle now with this natural and effective treatment for yeast infections Vaginal yeast infections can feel the end of the world as you know it—the itching, the burning, the bloating and fatigue. They interrupt your sleep, your sex life, and your weekend plans.  You’ve tried all the over-the-counter yeast infection treatments, from Monistat to Boric acid, and somehow always ended up with a recurrence. Why, dear Lord,  w

I would love to help support you in bringing a child into the world. Traditional Chinese Medicine practice is not well known in America,...

In Western Medicine, between 10% and 50% of infertility cases are categorized as “unexplained.” In cases that do have an explanation,...

There are many reasons to consider using Chinese Medicine for fertility support - it’s natural, it’s safe, and it’s effective. But...

Over the years I’ve worked with people suffering from a wide range of ailments, and I’ve come to believe that suffering is relative; nobody’s specific type of suffering is ‘worse’ than anyone else's. Misery is misery, be it migraine headaches or chronic constipation. That being said, sinus infections are a special kind of hell. The splitting headaches, the pressure, the chronic sore throat from post-nasal drip. And the fatigue! That’s a killer. You might be dragging yourself

You have most likely found this page because you’re having some trouble with your gallbladder and your doctor has recommended that you...

Life after gallbladder removal. If you have had your gallbladder removed, there is one very important piece of post operative advice that...

Many people have concerns about the safety and quality of Chinese herbs. The truth is, Chinese herbal medicine is incredibly safe when...

In this article I’m going to cover some of the most important things you need to know about Chinese Medicine, including what it is, why...

Hi, I’m Sean Dugan, licensed and board-certified herbalist.  This article is about how my herbal clinic works. I’ll start with the nuts...

There are three formula types that I use in my clinical practice: granule extracts, raw herbs, and capsules. The formula type that we...

Every person and situation is unique, so my herbal treatment plans at Folkwise Clinic are flexible.  There are three tiers of clinical...

How long will my herbal medicine treatment take? Will I need to take herbs forever? These are common questions you may have about...