Tag: health

Cancer, Dementia Deaths Up in Australia Following Pandemic Years

Australia in 2022 has so far seen an increase in deaths from cancer, dementia, and diabetes. The findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) come after elective surgeries were suspended during the pandemic years over concerns hospitals could not cope with the volume of extra patients. The ABS found 75,593 deaths occurred since the start…


The Urgency of Piles

Someone I know shared that they came back from a meditation retreat excited about the meaningful possibilities they had envisioned on the retreat—new projects, opportunities, and important stuff they wanted to create. It’s so incredible to be excited about meaningful possibilities! And then they got home, and there were piles of tasks, emails, and messages…


The Beginning of Autumn: East Versus West

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…


Acne Breakout Location Corresponds to Other Health Conditions—Here’s What to Know

In Western medicine, acne is considered a skin condition where the pores of the skin become blocked by hair, sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Traditional Chinese medicine looks deeper at the root cause of the skin condition: an experienced Chinese traditional medicine practitioner can identify the underlying internal organ issues by looking at the…


Researchers Developing ‘Game-Changer’ Blood Test to Identify Concussions

Researchers from the University of Queensland are attempting to develop a new blood test that would have global implications for identifying and diagnosing a concussion. The research project is a partnership between the University of Queensland, World Rugby, Rugby Australia, Qscan, Trajan and Sonic Health. To identify biomarkers in the blood that are indicative of a…


‘Irrefutable Proof’ Study on mRNA Vaccines Causing Damage: Doctors Respond to WHO Fact-Checking Branch

Two microbiologists wrote a counterargument to a piece by “Health Feedback” that challenged their August publication titled ‘Vascular and organ damage induced by mRNA vaccines: irrefutable proof of causality.‘ Dr. Michael Palmer and Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi said in a statement sent to The Epoch Times on Sept. 18 that the Health Feedback article is “quite…


Is Your “Normal” Thyroid Test Hiding the Source of Your Depression?

Do you have one or more of the following symptoms? Unexplained weight gain or loss Swelling, puffiness Low energy, depressed mood Racing heart, anxiety Lethargy, sleeplessness Digestive disturbances, constipation or loose stools Brain fog, forgetfulness Aching muscles, cramps Hair loss, thinning Dry skin, brittle nails If so, you could be among the nearly 200 million…


Korean Research: Chinese Quince a Promising Treatment for Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis among middle-aged and elderly people. Western medical treatment for osteoarthritis commonly includes painkillers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, cortisone injections, and joint replacement as a last resort. Eastern medicine focuses on a holistic approach to treating osteoarthritis that includes herbal formulations and acupuncture. Now, a…


How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?

There’s an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease, and cancer: Start walking. Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new research affirms, but even fewer will pay big dividends. No matter how many you log, however, step up your pace for the biggest benefit. For every 2,000…


Study Confirms Mechanism for Gout Treatment in Korean Medicine

Recent research has confirmed the mechanism of effective treatment of gout in Korean medicine. Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis. Known as “the disease of kings,” it is one of the oldest joint diseases known to mankind. Ancient Westerners believed that gout was a “devil’s bite,” while modern medical research has found…