DR. MALIK COTTER
Dr. Malik Cotter began studying Chinese medicine over twenty years ago. Once he entered the world of traditional Chinese medicine, nature became his teacher, balance and living in harmony with his surroundings became his goal. He is one of the few health care professionals to live, work and study with masters of classical medicine in China. His teachers have included Dr. Stephan Chang, noted author and Taoist scholar, and professor Li Zhong Yu, his primary teacher in Sichuan, China, who holds national recognition as a master of medicine.

Dr. Cotter's training includes herbology, acupuncture, philosophy, traditional psychology, tai qi, qi gong, tuina (therapeutic bodywork), and dietary therapy.

He is now a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, a Doctor of Acupuncture, and has recently received a from the Chengdu Traditional Chinese Medical University in China.

One few Occidental health care professionals to live, work and study with Chinese masters of medicine, martial arts and meditation, Dr. Cotter has adapted this knowledge to modern Western approaches to complementary health. This allows him to bring a clear and contemporary understanding to today's health care challenges.

Dr. Cotter says, "Many new ailments are attributed to our twentieth century lifestyle and in our hope to recapture our balance of health and longevity people are turning to Chinese herbs. Magazines and newspapers are filled with articles about herbs for regeneration, rejuvenation, health and healing. People are searching, and in that search the ancient methods are being revised, updated and made available. Herbs do work."

Currently, Malik is Director of the Dragon's Den Herb Shoppe, with a private practice in Maui, Hawaii. He also teaches and lectures nationally and internationally, giving seminars and leading workshops in health and optimal living.

Chinese Herbs

With a history of some four to five thousand years, Chinese medicine comes to us as an ancient art and science, that is valid and especially useful in today's world. Its long lineage gives not only insights into health, disease prevention and cure, but also loans us philosophies on living, circulation of the life force and spiritual growth in harmony with nature.

At the core of this philosophy is the concept of balance. All living things are composed of two equal but opposing qualities - yin and yang. Each contains within itself qualities of the other, and in Chinese medicine yin and yang need to be in balance with each other and with the rest of the universe. An imbalance results in illness, and balance brings harmony: and when we live in harmony, natural healing qualities work efficiently and promote a life filled with happiness and health.

Close to the center of Chinese medicine is herbal therapy. The Yin-Yang tonics were designed with the guiding principle of balance in mind, using herbs that work in support of one energies and promote health and well-being.

The Yin-Yang formulas are also based on Dr.Malik knowledge of classical formulations
but have been adapted for today's Western lifestyle. They generate the essential energy needed for restoring health and balance by increasing our reserves while fortifying our constitution and strengthening our well-being.

In the coming months, Flora's full line of Yin-Yang Chinese Herbal Remedies will be available in twelve different formulations in both liquid and capsule form.

The first six to be introduced are: Golden Passage, Premenstrual Harmony, Beautiful Lady, Tranquil Spirit, Athletic Tone, and Crystal Clear Vision.

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