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Magnesium stearate is a widely used excipient in drugs and herbal remedies.  It has been used for many years without any safety concern. However, I have been investigating how magnesium stearate is made and I have come to the conclusion that it is better to avoid it.  As a result, the Three Treasures and Women’s Treasure remedies are now made without magnesium stearate and the only excipients used in their manufacture are potato starch and cellulose. Magnesium stearate, also called octadecanoic acid, is a white powder which becomes solid at room temperature. It has the chemical formula Mg(C18H35O2)2. It is a magnesium salt of stearic acid.  It is a salt containing two equivalents of stearate (the anion of stearic acid) and one magnesium cation (Mg2+). Magnesium stearate is widely used as a diluent in the manufacture of medical tablets, capsules and powders. The substance has lubricating properties, preventing ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during t...

My decision: My decision to come to English Mountain Recovery was mostly to get away from family pressure. I was pleasantly surprised by the warm reception by staff and clients. Being from California I was not sure what to expect but I found what I needed at this treatment facility. The environment provided me with the opportunity to build a foundation of a solid program of recovery. The staff was great, I am very grateful I came to English Mountain Recovery and would recommend it to anyone with a substance abuse problem.  Tom M. Self destruction: I am from Ohio where I was living a life of self destruction. I’m not sure how the mountain found me, but I am sure it was in God’s plan. Since I’ve been here I have learned a great deal about my addiction and myself. I believe English Mountain Recovery has saved my life and help me find God. I am eternally grateful to both the founders and to the wonderful staff at English M...

AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES: A CHINESE MEDICINE VIEW Autoimmune diseases comprise a large number of diseases (more than 200) which are very different from one another.  The most common ones that we will see in the clinic are: -           Multiple sclerosis -           Systemic lupus erithematosus (SLE) -           Rheumatoid arthritis -           Sjogren’s Syndrome -           Hashimoto Thyroiditis -           Graves’ Disease -           Crohn’s Disease       Chinese medicine does not have a single explanation of the autoimmune pathology as obviously ancient Chinese medicine could not have such a view of the immune system.  One can of course use a Ch...

English Mountain Recovery is CARF Accredited which means that we are committed to continuously improve our service quality and to focus on the satisfaction of each client served CARF International is an independent, accrediting body of health and human services. Examples of the types of services offered are rehabilitation for a disability, treatment for addiction and substance abuse, home and community services, and retirement living.   CARF-accredited service providers have applied CARF's comprehensive set of standards for quality to their business and service delivery practices.

Each person’s journey in recovery is different. Persons learn the significance of utilizing the 12 Step programs in their personal recovery process. Each client uses the EMR Workbook and immediately begins the Step work process. We believe the foundation of recovery from addictive disorders is based on the 12 Steps originating from Alcoholics Anonymous.

Recovering from alcohol and drug addiction requires individual courage and the support of those who understand what it takes to begin, and maintain recovery. English Mountain Recovery is a 36-bed residential treatment facility located in the Smokey Mountains of East Tennessee. Please see our program schedule here. Here our professional and dedicated clinical team assists clients and their families in developing new core beliefs and conclusions about themselves. This unique program focuses on the individual needs, enabling self-discovery and recovery. People who enroll in English Mountain Recovery are removed from the stresses and distractions of everyday life, entering a safe environment where they can concentrate on the process of recovery in the beautiful serene setting of the Smokey Mountains. We recommend a stay of 90 days. Call us today for more information. I have spent the last ninety days up here on English Mountain. I am being discharged tomorrow. I would like to thank you fo...