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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.

How Ginger Tea Can Soothe PMS Discomfort

Most people can attest to the soothing qualities of warm ginger tea with lemon when suffering from a cough or cold, but did you know that ginger has a much greater field of ailments that it cures? Namely, it cures problems associated with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). In medical trials, ginger lessened symptoms of PMS Medical ...

Emma Lu

Raw ginger on a table.

10 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs With Important Gastrointestinal Benefits

There are 10 kinds of Chinese anti-inflammatory herbs that can be prepared at home. They can be used in making medicines, preparing meals, or making tea. These herbs are regarded as being anti-cold. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners also recommend them for eye care and gastrointestinal care. 10 anti-inflammatory herbs  1. Honeysuckle Known as the ...

Hermann Rohr

Egg soup with goji berries and longan fruit.

The Many Medicinal Uses of Ginger

Ginger is the root of the perennial plant Zingiber officinale. People have known about the medicinal uses of ginger as a herbal remedy for centuries to treat many conditions, from arthritis to abdominal pain. People often still use ginger today when they have a cough or cold. Scientific research shows the medicinal uses of ginger can ...

Emma Lu

Fresh ginger.

The Potential Medical Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is a common item found in most households. It is not only good for your health, but it is also useful in treating certain ailments. Ginger may have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and other healthful properties. Below are some of the possible medicinal uses of ginger. Reducing gas and improving digestion Several studies have investigated ginger’s effects ...

Emma Lu

Medicinal Food: 4 Ingredients With Medicinal Value

Wu Guobin of the Chinese Medicine Clinic in Xinyitang describes the medicinal benefits of 4 common medicinal food found in the kitchen. Ginger Ginger has a warming effect that can help treat the common cold, dispel phlegm, and help an upset stomach. Fry fresh ginger with scallions and cardamom to treat a cold, body aches ...

David Jirard

Ginger tea.

How Ginger Can Help You Manage Colds and Flu

For thousands of years, ginger has been an important component in the medical practices of Asia, whether it be traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) or India’s Ayurveda. It is rich in iron, phosphorous, vitamin C, riboflavin, and calcium. For people suffering from a cold or the flu, it can be the perfect remedy. The high quantity ...

Emma Lu

Fresh ginger.

3 Foods for Winter

Turnips, pears, and ginger are must-have foods for winter. What makes this odd trio an effective combination during the cold winter months? Turnips aids in digestion, strengthen your immune system, increases your energy, and help prevent cold and flu. Turnips can be consumed both raw and cooked. To eat them raw, cut turnips and carrots ...

Nspirement Staff

9 Summer Foods to Beat the Heat

Chinese believe that the hottest days in summer easily cause discomfort and chronic ailments. Consuming certain summer foods ahead of such periods, however, can counteract this and prepare the body for combat. 9 summer foods for hot days 1. Mung beans Summer is the season for eating more summer foods like fruits and vegetables. Mung ...

Emma Lu

Dragon fruit cut in half.