Healthcare Community Evolves as Chinese Medicine Gains Recognition

Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) included traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in its latest version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) list. By doing so, the organization recognized traditional Chinese medicine as a viable treatment process that can be practiced in clinics across the world. However, the move has split the healthcare ...

Emma Lu

Traditional Chinese medicine remedies.

Congee Has Been a Part of Chinese Culinary Culture for Years

The practice of drinking congee has been a part of Chinese culinary culture for thousands of years. Grains are the main ingredients of this drink. They are rich in fiber and vitamins that can help control cholesterol, protect the heart, and prevent obesity. A small bowlful is enough to satisfy bodily needs and supplement nutrients ...

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A bowl of congee.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Help Deal With Cancer

With people looking for alternative methods of treatment for cancer, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is fast becoming a popular choice for many. Several scientific studies have also been conducted to assess the effectiveness of TCM on cancer, with most recommending the medical system at least as a complementary solution to existing Western medications. Scientific studies ...

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TCM ingredients in bowls.

China’s Famous Physician Bianque (扁鵲)

During the Spring and Autumn Period (about 770 B.C.) in China, the famous physician Bianque (扁鵲) was invited to Qi State to meet with Duke Qi (齊桓侯). He said to Duke Qi: “You have illness under your skin. If untreated, it will get serious.” Duke Qi refused and said: “I am not ill.” Five days ...

Jenny Low

Tian Tan Buddha statue on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

5 Modern Chinese Medications That You Might Want to Try

Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years. But with the emergence of the more modern Western medicine, it has been relegated to an alternative or complementary role in medicine. Millions of people, however, swear by these treatments for various reasons — whether they’re looking to treat a common cold or as a natural ...

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8 Ancient Chinese Tips for Long Life

Since the beginning of time, or so it seems, people have continually sought the elusive dream of immortality, and this desire has resulted in many traditional techniques for living a long life being passed down from generation to generation. There are several ancient Chinese health tips that are inexpensive, simple to do, and believed to ...

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Massaging the shoulders.

The History and Traditional Values Behind Chinese Cuisine

Already by the end of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history, the eating habits and Chinese cuisine were deeply influenced by terminology and etiquette from Confucianism. K’ung Fu Tzu strongly influenced Chinese cuisine In a classic book from the Confucian school, Book of Rites, it states: “During meals, wine and soup should be ...

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Healthy Aging: From the Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

An illustration from a classic text of Confucian filial piety shows a son amusing his elderly parents by pretending to be a child. Aging is natural, and healthy aging is achievable. Although the risk of disease and disability clearly increases with advancing age, poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Many of the ...

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healthy ageing according to traditional chinese medicine black and white photo of old lady with white hair looking at a baby

Managing Cancer with Chinese Medicine Principles

The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon is an ancient Chinese medical text that is still referred to today. Cancer treatments were documented in ancient times and managing cancer was possible. The principles behind traditional Chinese medicine encompass both the traditional Chinese value of moderation when treating illnesses and the practice of coexistence. Dr. Zhou Lizhong, founder of ...

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