Treating winter illness in the summer is a phase in China called "Dong Bing Xia Zhi". Winter illness means the illnesses that often happen or get aggravated during the winter season like asthma, chronic bronchitis,…
Traditional Chinese medicine, also referred to as TCM, is the broad chunk of what’s considered Eastern medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back 2500 years and it is based on the philosophy of Taoism, including various…
Many people in the western world are aware of the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine. Common treatments include acupuncture, reflexology, and herbal medicine。 Acupuncture was more popular mainly because of US president Richard Nixon’s visit…
In the last article we discussed the dizziness which is feeling dizzy when getting up from sitting or lying down. There is another type of dizziness which is dizzy while sitting, lying or standing. It feels…
There are several types and causes for dizziness. In this article we will discuss a specific type of dizziness which is Ok when sitting or lying down but feeling dizzy when getting up. In classical…
Period pain is a common complaints women have for their menstration cycles. It's usually felt as painful muscle cramps in the abdomen, which can spread to the back and thighs. The pain sometimes comes in intense spasms, while…
Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago. It involves a method using very thin needles, which are strategically inserted in certain parts of the body. Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural…
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is a common female health condition. A pelvic organ prolapse is the falling down, sinking, or bulging into the pelvic organs. The pelvic organs which can slip from their normal position include…
Twisted an ankle while hiking/running on a mountain? If the ankle gets swollen and painful after you twist it, most likely you have sprained it. It means that you have stretched and possibly torn the…
abuse or assault, an accident, illness or sudden death of a loved one could cause huge distress to us. “Zang Zao” is a Chinese medicine term. The main symptoms of it are deep sadness and…