Health Concerns
Health Concerns is at the leading edge of research in herbal medicine and is known for bringing the centuries of knowledge amassed in the Chinese herbal tradition to the West. Health Concerns was the first company to manufacture Chinese herbal products in the United States for practitioners. Today, Health Concerns continues to research, test, and adapt traditional formulas to effectively treat commonly seen disorders. By applying the science of modern biochemistry and scientific accuracy to this rich base of knowledge, Health Concerns has developed uniquely effective formulas targeted to treat specific disorders. The herbal formulas are manufactured under the strictest quality controls, producing easy-to-take tablets with consistent potency. During the formulation process and after manufacture, the formulas are extensively tested to ensure optimum effectiveness, potency, and maximum bioavailability. The result? Highly effective formulas that simply work better, producing better results for your patients–and your practice.
As of 2021 Health Conerns has made many changes to their formula ingredients. Here is a pdf of the changes we have been notified about.
Ease 2, 270 Caps
Ease 2 is based on the traditional formula Chai Hu Ghi Zhi Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination) which treats prolonged viral infections with GI disturbance and muscular tension.
Ease 2, 90 Caps
Ease 2 is based on the traditional formula Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang (Bupleurum and Cinnamon Combination) which treats prolonged viral infections with GI disturbance and muscular tension.
Ease Plus, 90 Caps
Ease Plus is Chai Hu Mu Li Long Gu Tang (Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Decoction), with Vladimiria Souliei (Mu Xiang) substituted for Jujube (Da Zao) to promote better digestive functions.
Eight Treasures
Tang Kuei and Ginseng Eight Herbal Supplement - This formula is indicated for lack of both Qi and blood. The formula is the combination of two smaller formulas. The Four Gentlemen (Si Jun Zi Tang), to tonify Qi, and The Four Substances (Si Wu Tang) to tonify blood.
Emperor's Ginseng Zizyphus Caps
Tian Wang Bu Xin
Enhance
Enhance is comprised solely of Chinese herbs and is the base formula used in the Quan Yin Herbal Program for HIV Positive persons. It has been designed by Misha Cohen, OMD, L.Ac. based on her experience and the experience at the Quan Yin Clinic in treating thousands of HIV positive patients. Enhance is based on Fu Zheng therapy, which means "restoring normality." The formula differs from other approaches used in that it is designed to be easier to digest (protects the spleen and stomach) and contains a greater percentage of herbs that are believed to have anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity according to Chinese and American research. Enhance also has a higher percentage of herbs to tonify and vitalize blood becuase of the crucial nature of protecting and strengthening the bone marrow in HIV positive patients.
Enteromend
Enteromend treats symptoms of food intolerance, including cramping, bloating, belching, intestinal gas, nausea and diarrhea. It can be taken between meals to help heal the intestines, and with meals to reduce reactions to foods. By increasing the activity of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV), it helps digest gluten fragments, which is thought to elicit immune responses that can inflame the lining of the small intestine. Enteromend includes a full complement of enzymes to digest dairy products, protein, carbohydrates and fats.
EPAQ
EPAQ is comprised of one hundred percent Antarctica krill oil. It contains an ideal balance of essential fatty acids, phospholipids, and antioxidants. It has been clinically proven to be more effective than fish oil for PMS and hyperlipidemia. It reduces joint pain and stiffness, and has a protectant effect against UV radiation.
Escape Restraint
Escape Restraint (Yue Ju Wan) is a traditional formula recommended by Zhu Dan Xi, the great Chinese herbalist from the Jin Yuan Dynasties (1281-1358 AD). It is used for a stifling sensation in the chest and abdomen, hypochondria pain, acid regurgitation, indigestion, peptic ulcers. It clears Qi stagnation, blood stasis, dampness, food stagnation and heat.
Essence Chamber, 270 Caps
Benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer are common in middle-aged and elderly men. The prostate is not an organ or bowel in TCM. However, the most common symptoms of prostate disease, difficult urination and distension of the lower hypogastrum, are categorized as long bi in Chinese medicine.
Essence Chamber, 90 Caps
Benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostate cancer are common in middle-aged and elderly men. The prostate is not an organ or bowel in TCM. However, the most common symptoms of prostate disease, difficult urination and distention of the lower hypogastrum, are categorized as long bi in Chinese medicine.