It is well known that CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a life-saving method for cardiac emergencies, but you may not know that there is also a life-saving first-aid procedure in traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Dong Yang-ling, an 84-year-old Chinese physician, has saved many lives using this method. Here, he describes how he uses it to save ...
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 ...
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 ...
Many people today, even younger ones, suffer from lower back pain. It has become a common condition, especially for people over the age of 40, who are most prone to suffer from it. In fact, it is safe to assume that 80 percent of the world’s population is expected to suffer from back pain at ...
The large intestine meridian is one of the 12 main meridians running through the human body. It is an important one because when blocked, it can cause pain and discomfort, such as a toothache, neck swelling, or constipation. Tapping this meridian can help you relax the body. In traditional Chinese medical science, the large intestine ...
A cerebral infarction, or stroke, is a brain lesion in which a cluster of brain cells dies when they don’t get enough blood. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) suggests that the risk of cerebral infarction, or stroke, may be reduced by avoiding certain types of food. Avoid these three food types to help prevent a stroke ...
Today, leprosy has been brought under control in general; however, the situation in some areas of China is apparently worsening, according to China’s Ministry of Health. In the past, leprosy sufferers were expelled from society by their communities as the disease was incurable, disfiguring, and erroneously believed to be highly infectious. Throughout history, however, under ...
The popularity of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is growing rapidly among people who are seeking alternative healthcare remedies rather than relying on Western medicine alone. With the World Health Organization (WHO) poised to recognize traditional Chinese medicine as legitimate medicine starting next year, interest in Chinese medicine is expected to boom. However, many wildlife conservationists ...
Medical reports and research studies have rated practicing Chinese calligraphy as among those activities benefiting longevity. Calligraphy can dispel depression and sorrow by elevating your mind and spirit. According to Lu You, a poet of the Song Dynasty: “With a smile, you play with the brush and ink, and sickness becomes lighter.” In practicing Chinese ...
Dietary habits in winter need to follow two basic rules to help maintain good health, according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. These are to eat hot food and eat a varied diet for a balance of fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals. 7 foods to help you get through the winter with optimum health 1. ...
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