Health

Traditional and Western Medicine: Treating 4 Common Ailments

Traditional and Western medicine use different approaches when treating a headache, the common cold, a sprained ankle, and even food poisoning. Anyone can benefit from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments, often even more than from Western medicine. Here are some examples of their different approaches. Different approaches of traditional and Western medicine 1. Headaches/migraines Headaches ...

Emma Lu

Herbal ingredients sit on a board next to a cup of tea brewed from them.

Traditional Chinese Medicine: 5 Foods Recommended for Women

With so many healthy diet theories flying around these days, it can be hard to know what is actually good for your body. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a completely different view of food, one that’s been established for thousands of years. There are certain foods recommended for women. However, just like we all have ...

Emma Lu

Chinese wild yams.

Man With PTSD Support Owl Inspires Others

Jaylo Miles is determined to make the lives of people coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) better. Interestingly, he is not alone in his efforts. Jaylo is accompanied by Louie — his PTSD support owl. Millions of women and men cope with different types of mental disorders and trauma such as PTSD, but few can ...

Raven Montmorency

Jaylo Miles and his support owl.

Heed These 8 Potential Early Warning Signs of Cancer

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is never easy. To make matters worse, various types of cancer are often found to be at an advanced stage by the time they’re diagnosed. One reason for this is that the early warning signs of cancer are often not obvious. Another reason is that people frequently ignore the early ...

Tatiana Denning

Young woman with cancer holding her shaved head.

Do You Know the 4 Ways How Not to Drink Tea?

Light tea is the classification given to green and white tea. Drinking light tea every day in moderation is beneficial to your health. Drinking tea correctly is to take advantage of even more of its benefits. Knowing how not to drink tea is an important part of gaining the most benefit from your tea. Tea ...

David Jirard

Teapot, cups, and a serving dish.

3 Foods That Reduce Uric Acid Buildup in the Body

Every day the human body generates about 600 mg of uric acid, which is a normal by-product of metabolism. The body excretes uric acid in sufficient quantities to ensure that what remains in the bloodstream is in balance and will not lead to uric acid buildup in the body.  In some cases, however, the uric acid stays in the human body and causes high concentrations, ...

Helen London

Tofu and soy beans on a kitchen table.

16 Longevity Tips From Traditional Chinese Medicine

In China, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a history that goes back several thousand years. TCM is a complex system that covers all aspects of life and health, including longevity tips. 16 longevity tips for a healthier and longer life 1. Comb your hair frequently It will help to brighten your eyes, dispel pathogenic wind, and let your hair ...

Emma Lu

An elderly Chinese man in a blue suit and glasses weighs out ingredients for Traditional Chinese Medicine.

7 Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Something all of us get at some time in our life is inflammation and we don’t want this staying in and around our bodies for too long. It’s because all diseases have an inflammatory component to them. There are recognized anti-inflammatory foods that can help. One of the essential components in maintaining your true health ...

Sheridan Genrich

Woman wearing a blue shawl holding her wrist.

Best Eating Habits to Shift Chronic Stress

Your eating habits have the power to shift some of your ongoing chronic stress and support not only your physical health, but also your mental health. Chronic stress is the number one reason people get sick. While much of what happens to you is out of your control, how you react is in your control. ...

Sheridan Genrich

A woman eating a meal at a table.