Category: TCM

3 Ways to Reduce Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (also known as involuntary urination, or urinary leakage) is a common and sometimes embarrassing problem that increases in frequency as we age and with organ function deterioration. According to a 2019 review of research published in the periodical Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, approximately 20 million women and 6 million men in the…


Ancient Therapy Promotes Self-Healing, Cures Goiter Without Surgery

The thyroid gland is an essential endocrine organ responsible for metabolism. Western treatment for thyroid conditions such as goiter often includes surgical resection—a procedure to remove tissue, or part or all of an organ. Dr. Yuen Oi-lin, a registered traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner in Hong Kong, explained how TCM treatment of thyroid disease starts…


Contracting COVID-19 Accelerates Organ Aging, 3 Medicinal Soups Nourish the Heart, Kidneys, and Brain

The pandemic wreaked havoc during the last three years, and many feel that their health has deteriorated since recovering from COVID-19. Common complaints include frequent cough, greater susceptibility to colds, loose stools, getting tired easily, memory loss, and sleep disorders. Studies have found that infection with COVID-19 can accelerate the aging of organs such as…


Peanuts Improve Cognitive Function and More, But Some People Should Avoid Them

The peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the most popular legumes in the world due to its nutritional value, taste, and affordability. Its beneficial effects on heart health have also attracted much attention from both consumers and scientists. Its plant-based protein, unsaturated fat, and fiber (complex carbohydrates), which are the main components that make up…


Diabetes Increases After COVID-19 Infection, 5 Tips to Improve Outcome

Infection with COVID-19 has produced a wide range of new, returning, and ongoing post-COVID health outcomes, including an increased risk of developing diabetes. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in Nature, found that COVID-19 was associated with a 66 percent higher risk of new onset diabetes. The review screened 853 studies before yielding eight…


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:…


5 Distress Signals and 7 Tips for a Healthy Heart

On Jan. 12, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of American rock star and the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley, died of cardiac arrest—once again arousing public attention to heart disease. Shu Rong, a senior British traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician, reminds us of the need to be fully aware of the five distress signals…


Cardiovascular Disease Increases After COVID-19 Infection, 7 Tips for a Healthy Heart

On Jan. 12, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of American rock star and the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley, died of cardiac arrest—once again arousing public attention to heart disease. Shu Rong, a senior British traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician, reminds us of the need to be fully aware of the five distress signals…


Advanced Cancer Does Not Mean the End of Life, Ancient Therapy Can Inhibit Tumor Spread

Tumors have become a common abnormality in modern day society. While many cancerous tumors have reached an advanced stage by the time they are discovered, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has become a viable treatment option. Ruan Ailian, a registered traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Hong Kong, references the program “100 Ways to Treat 100 Diseases”…


How to Use Ginger to Relieve COVID Symptoms

Ginger is an essential ingredient in the global culinary culture and is regarded as a medicinal ingredient with health benefits. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners explained how to promote self-immunity and alleviate symptoms of COVID during the pandemic by using ginger. When people talk about ginger, they are usually referring to fresh ginger. Fresh ginger…