Flowers are one of the most beautiful natural sights. Coming in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors, they convey their fragile messages to passersby, including humans and insects. Insects are drawn to flowers and rewarded with nectar. They carry the pollen that ensures the continuity of the species. Since A.D. 500, flowers have been ...
It is no joke that summer calls for a hot maintenance regime for proper health. Many may think it seems more sensible to balance with a cold approach to combat the summer heat. The truth is our pores are readily open during the summer months. Cold wind and air get into our skin easily and ...
The kidneys are important organs in the human body, regulating body fluids and expelling waste through urine. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views kidneys as governing fluids like saliva, perspiration, tears, and lubricating joints. The organ is said to be critical to the function of the ears and bones. The role of the kidneys According to ...
As deaths from CCP coronavirus infections keep rising, people are desperately seeking alternative solutions. One remedy that has attracted the attention of many is traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). In fact, some places in China that have been affected severely by the virus have resorted to treatment solutions recommended through TCM. Traditional Chinese medicine effects A ...
Sleeping troubles affect many people. Some people fall asleep quickly, but wake up once or several times during the night. Some people repeat the pattern cyclically almost every day, but there are valid reasons behind it. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that each organ has an energy that increases at certain times of the day. If ...
Strengthening your immune system is an important foundation for keeping your body healthy and preventing disease. In light of today’s CCP coronavirus pandemic, let’s take a look at some recommendations given by a Chinese medicine physician for improving your body’s immunity. Chen Fumin, a doctor of Chinese medicine, shares some simple ideas that you can start doing today. Get plenty of sleep to strengthen ...
Want to find a way to sleep better? Sleeplessness is an issue that affects many people. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has its own explanation for insomnia and other sleep disorders, offering an alternative understanding of the underlying cause of the problem. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and sleep TCM sees sleep disorders as being caused by ...
Winter is over. Now is the season of spring — the season of rebirth and renewal. It is the perfect time to do some cleansing of the body, mind, and soul. And what better way to do it than to take inspiration from the 5,000-year-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)? Chinese medicine and philosophy state that ...
Garlic is a pungent and strong-tasting herb. It is rich in sulfur-containing compounds, especially allicin, which has extraordinary germicidal properties, making it a great choice as an antibiotic. As a food, it has a warming and soothing nature and strengthens the stomach. It not only detoxifies and repels insects, but also works to regulate blood ...
Traditional Chinese medicine deals with five flavors. Some people prefer their food to be sweet, some like spicy, while others go for sour. These flavors tease our taste buds — enjoyment all of us indulge in. However, there’s more to eating than pleasure. A balanced diet includes the right amount of meat, vegetables, and fruits ...