Category: spleen

Palm Dates Protect the Heart and Treat Constipation, See Why Dubai Royals Eat Them at Every Meal

Palm dates, also known as “desert bread,” are the health-preserving fruit the Dubai royal family loves. Although very sweet, they can be eaten in moderation—even by diabetics. On the program “Health 1+1,” Shu Rong, a veteran British traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician, said that palm dates are as delicious as they are medicinal. They can…


Beyond the Knife: Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Spleen and 6 Practical Ways to Protect It

In this series, “The Miraculous Immune System,” we explore the true power of our immunity and the organs that work tirelessly to protect us. We also provide practical ways to protect these vital divine gifts. Previously: Though small, the spleen performs a multitude of critical functions, but recent studies have found that COVID-19 can decimate it. The spleen…


The Spike Protein’s Assault on Our Spleen

In this series, “The Miraculous Immune System,” we explore the true power of our immunity and the organs that work tirelessly to protect us. We also provide practical ways to protect these vital divine gifts. Previously: The lymphatic system not only is an indispensable protector but also could be a hidden path for toxins to spread throughout…


Is Kidney Dialysis a Lifetime Burden?

Many people have developed kidney problems in recent years. Hong Kong movie star Richard Ng Yiu-hon, who just passed away on April 10 at 83, suffered from kidney failure in his later years and relied on kidney dialysis to survive. However, realizing dialysis’ many challenges, such as inconvenience, the chance of infection, neuropathy, and the…


9 Tips to Get Rid of Stomach Pain, Flatulence, and Gastric Acid Reflux

Modern-day living can often be hectic and result in abnormal eating and diet patterns. Coupled with stress from work, outpatient clinics often come across patients who seek treatment for diseases related to the spleen and stomach, such as stomach pain, flatulence, gastric acid reflux, and belching. From a therapeutic point of view, both Chinese and…


4 Tips to Slow Down Aging by Nourishing Kidneys and Spleen

Aging is degenerative changes in body structure or function. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body degeneration with age is unavoidable, but with the help of Chinese herbal medicines to nourish the kidneys and spleen, slowing down aging can be achieved by changing daily eating and other habits. Costa Lau Sin Yu, a registered TCM…


Adjust Diet to Nourish Spleen and Kidneys as First Stage to Prevent Premature Aging

When a person passes middle age, his/her yang qi starts to decline, and the body begins to age from then onward. Coupled with the effects of modern-day diets, abnormal daily routines, lack of exercise, and high tension from life and work, together with air and environmental pollution, all contributors to accelerated damage of the internal…


Beauty Concept of TCM: Natural Radiance Comes from Organ Balance, Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang

People achieve beauty not just by applying heavy makeup, but by having an imposing appearance, a clear mindset, and a moderate body type. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes that the organs are full of Qi (vital energy) and blood, the skin is naturally healthy and glowing, the muscles are firm and tight, and the hair…


Enlarged Spleen Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

An enlarged spleen – also known as splenomegaly – can lead to spleen pain and anemia. The spleen is part of the lymph system and works with the drainage network in order to prevent illness and keep us healthy. The spleen, although it protects us from illness, can get sick from numerous conditions, such as…


You Can’t Reabsorb Nutrients With a Deficient Spleen: 3 Ways to Restore It

According to Eastern traditions, your spleen and stomach are the two most important digestive organs in your body and vital to your gut. If they aren’t doing well, then issues with digestion might arise. As a result, you’ll often feel fatigued and have unhealthy skin. An unhealthy gut doesn’t only spell trouble for your digestion…