Category: Traditional Chinese Medicine

An Ancient Therapy to Alleviate COVID-19 Complications and Asthma Symptoms

Are you experiencing persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, palpitations, or difficulty concentrating long after recovering from COVID-19? These symptoms could be signs of long COVID, or post-COVID syndrome. Long COVID can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, making it challenging for individuals with severe symptoms to perform daily tasks. In some cases, it…


Living in Harmony With Summer

In a time not so long ago, people lived in harmony with the world around them. The shift from one season to another signaled a change in behaviors—what to eat and how to prepare foods, when to get up and go to bed, and so on. Our level of activity also naturally aligned with the…


Hand Numbness, Possible Causes and How to Address It

John is a web designer who uses a mouse and keyboard for long hours daily. Lately, he has been experiencing numbness and tingling in his left index and middle fingers. John has attempted to alleviate his symptoms by adjusting his work posture and doing hand exercises—but to no avail. What could be the potential cause…


Breast Cancer: High-Risk Groups, Behaviors and 6 Acupoints That Promote Cancer Prevention

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Hu Naiwen, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician at the Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei, Taiwan, shares his knowledge on his YouTube channel to help viewers better understand and prevent breast cancer,…


The Power of Soybeans: Fight Cancer and Lower Blood Pressure

Soy, also known as soybean, has a reputation as the “king of beans.” Soybean is rich in dietary fiber, which can clean the intestines and promote peristalsis. Meanwhile, isoflavones contained in soybean have anti-cancer effects. Reducing Cancer Incidence According to figures released by the World Health Organization in February 2022, cancer is one of the…


From Superfood to Medicine: The Incredible Health Benefits of Eggplants

The spongy eggplant is classified as a berry or fruit but is typically used as a vegetable in dishes around the world. For centuries, people have relied upon this food for its nutritional and medicinal value. An encyclopedia of traditional Chinese medicine from China’s Ming Dynasty, the “Compendium of Materia Medica,” claims the eggplant uniquely…


Unlocking the Secrets of Autonomic Nervous Disorders: Understanding the Causes and Treatments

Many people suffer from persistent autonomic nervous disorders. In addition to seeking help from Western medicine, they can also try treatment from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The autonomic nervous system regulates the function of the body’s internal organs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and body temperature. Problems with regulating these systems can result…


Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Where to Find It in Food

The health of the human body requires a variety of nutrients, and iron is one of them. Iron has the important function of transporting oxygen throughout the body, and an iron deficiency can affect our health. While there are many ways to supplement iron, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the safest way is dietary supplements….


4 Health Benefits of Black Fungus

Black fungus is an edible wild mushroom and a popular culinary ingredient in Asian cuisine. It is smooth and tender, and packed with health benefits. It’s rich in antioxidants and abundant in protein, iron, calcium, and B vitamins. Every 100 grams of black fungus has 6.5 grams of dietary fiber, as well as plant water-soluble…


Headaches: 5 Main Causes and Effective Formulas for Relief

Headaches are a common affliction that many people, after not finding relief elsewhere, seek help for through traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Treating headaches is one of TCM’s fortes. To relieve pain, you must first find out what is causing it. In general, people with headaches usually have one or more of the following five habits:…