Category: TCM

Embrace the Benefits of Slow Jogging: Tips for Proper Execution to Lower Blood Pressure and Lose Weight

Slow jogging, a low-intensity aerobic exercise that is easy on the knees, is suitable for people of all ages. Many individuals—even a grandmother in her 70s—have experienced significant improvement in mobility by incorporating slow jogging into their routines. An 80-year-old man could even hold a plank after practicing slow jogging, and many others have lowered…


Say Goodbye to Insomnia: Discover 4 Foods and 3 Herbal Teas for a Better Sleep

When you want to relax and get a good night’s sleep, foods and herbal teas can help. Following are four foods and three herbal teas that can facilitate relaxation and sleep when consumed a half hour before bedtime. Four Foods That Promote Sleep 1. Edible lily bulbs Lily bulbs nourish the lungs and heart and…


Self-Help for Sciatica: 9 Stretches for Pain Relief

Have you ever had a painful experience with sciatica? Sciatica pain is associated with tingling, numbness, weakness, and even an electric-shock-like or burning pain from the waist down to the feet. However, sciatica is only a symptom. What is its cause? Dr. Chen Chaolong from Quansheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan provided a few…


White Rice Porridge–‘No. 1 Tonic in the World,’ TCM Physician Offers Best Ways to Prepare

The culture of eating porridge in China can be traced to the ancient past. Since the time of the Yellow Emperor, there have been practices of “grains steamed to make rice and cooked to make porridge.” The ancients often praised porridge and rice as “the most nourishing thing in the world.” Whether it is prepared…


The Surprising Link Between Water Intake and Stroke Risk: Drinking Water the Right Way to Ensure Optimal Health

Water serves more than just a thirst-quenching purpose, it also helps the body flush out toxins and aid in weight management. Recent research has even suggested that staying hydrated may be a key factor in longevity and anti-aging. On the other hand, not drinking enough water can lead to elevated serum sodium levels, increasing the…


Unlock the Secrets of Healthy Hair: 5 Causes of Hair Loss and Premature Graying and How to Improve Them

Why do some people experience hair loss, premature graying, dryness, brittleness, and split ends? Multiple factors can affect hair health, such as irregular daily routines, stress, emotional instability, an imbalanced diet, and hair dyeing. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, hair is closely related to the kidneys. For example, TCM dictates that “the kidney…


Chinese and Western Approaches Combine to Treat Liver Cancer, 4 Ways to Prevent It

The liver is a vital organ that governs the body’s metabolism and is especially adept at clearing harmful substances. Liver cancer is a serious public health issue in the United States. Around 30,000 to 40,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with liver cancer yearly, with an annual death rate of about 30,000. Early…


Follow a Motionless Approach to Slow Cell Aging, Enhance Immunity

The earliest records of meditation can be traced back to ancient India. Meditation has become increasingly popular in the West in modern times. Many studies have shown that meditation is good for immunity, the brain, and sleep. According to the 2018 National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) briefing (pdf) published by the U.S. Centers for Disease…


Tips to Improve Negative Health Impacts of Staying up Late

With today’s 24-hour-per-day availability of activity, the demands of work and school extended by remote access, and the ever-colorful allure of nightlife, many end up burning the midnight oil on a regular basis. Studies have found that regularly staying up late can damage the brain and cause symptoms such as memory loss. How can we…


Trying to Get Pregnant? This Ancient Therapy May Help

Nowadays, more and more people choose to marry late and have children late. However, when they are finally ready to have a child, they find that it is not that easy. They often find themselves resorting to egg freezing and artificial insemination, but these things can make women suffer physical pain and psychological trauma. Serene…