A long time ago, an elderly Chinese herbalist accepted a disciple to help with his business. He wanted someone to pass down his knowledge to, given that he had no son. But having studied for only a few months, the disciple began to show impatience. He wanted to open a clinic of his own. The ...
According to the Chinese Lunar calendar, autumn has arrived, and it won’t be too long before the weather starts getting cooler. The five elements theory in traditional Chinese medicine posits that autumn is closely related to your lungs, and the focus of your health at this time of the year should be on adequate lung ...
Contrary to popular beliefs, TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) consists of a sensible diet. Chinese medicine’s practice is to intake certain foods that help keep the body balanced. The whole diet of TCM involves the intake of herbs, fruits, and pulses (dry peas, chickpeas, beans, lentils) with great health benefits. These foods have proven scientific health ...
Lower back pain is a common condition affecting millions of people. It’s one of the leading reasons for doctor’s visits every year. Fortunately, many factors causing lower back pain are under our control, and by making some simple changes, relief can be right around the corner. Common reasons for lower back pain Lower back pain ...
In 2018, American scientists published an article in the journal Scientific Reports of Nature, stating that they had uncovered an invisible organ called “interstitium,” or what Chinese medicine calls meridians. Scientists say that the latest discoveries have revealed a “highway” of fluid flow in the human body. This highway seems to be everywhere — under ...
Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for centuries in China. When making hot ginger water, combine 1 cup of freshly chopped ginger with 2 liters of water in a pot over high heat. Bring the water to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Hot ginger water has ...
Hua Tuo was a renowned Chinese doctor of the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, there is very little known about this legendary doctor’s background or his early years in the existing records. However, in the annals of history and legend, Hua Tuo’s medical skills are dazzling and brilliant. Any individual who cultivates their character and ...
The Chinese character 藥 (yào) refers to medicine or drug. It is composed of two parts. The top part 艹 is the Chinese radical that indicates grass and grass-related plants, including herbs. The lower part 樂 (pronounced yuè or lè) is a Chinese character in its own right. It has two meanings: music, as well ...
This is a case about healing without medicine. When I was in college, one of my male classmates was very skinny and weak, and he had poor health throughout the year. He took medicine almost every day. One day, he felt very uncomfortable and asked me to accompany him to the hospital. We registered at ...
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), cupping therapy is used for shoulder, neck, and knee pain, twisted or pulled muscles, sunstroke, headaches, chest pain, and even indigestion. In addition, it is a form of alternative medicine in which local suction is created on the skin to dispel stagnation and stimulate blood circulation. When should you have ...