Category: Endocrine

Protecting Our Thymus: An Organ That Can Regenerate With Surprising Benefits

In this series, “The Miraculous Immune System,” we explore the true power of immunity and the organs that work tirelessly to protect the body. Previously: The thymus may shrink after training T cells, but it continues to play critical roles—many of which we are only beginning to understand.  The little-known thymus gland is one of…


Neither Shrunken Nor Useless: Thymus Remains Essential to Long-Term Health

In this series, we explore the true power of the body’s immunity and the organs that work tirelessly to achieve it. Previously: The spleen protects the body in remarkable ways, so it’s essential to learn how to keep it healthy.  The thymus is an organ that has puzzled scientists and scholars for centuries. It’s an…


Balance Endocrine in Line With the Season and Lose Weight With Less Effort in Autumn

Weight loss is a vital topic throughout the year. Knowing how to lose weight by making use of the season of autumn is important. Dr. Yu Ya-wen, a TCM practitioner and Head of Taiwan Shangxi Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, shares some tips on how to lose weight by optimizing efficiency with limited effort, in line…