How can one tell the condition of the body by massaging the calf muscles, known as the “second heart”? Try gently massaging your calves. Do the lower legs feel stiff and cold, or warm and flexible? For a healthy person, both mentally and physically who enjoys good quality sleep, his or her calves should be ...
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 ...
Many people lead an unhealthy lifestyle by staying up late, eating highly processed foods, leading stressful lives, and doing little exercise. All of these bad habits lead to excessive fluid in the body. Some people are prone to illnesses, since excessive fluid in the body can reduce your immunity. With excessive fluid, people may become ...
The therapeutic effect of peppercorn can be used to assist with colds and poor blood circulation, acts as an anti-aging tonic, and helps with gastric problems. Here are some recipes to get you started. Peppercorn foot bath: Anti-aging remedy Method: Take 50 grams of peppercorns and wrap in a piece of muslin, fastened with a ...
Most professionals recommend fruits for daily consumption, as they are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. However, not all fruit is made the same, and different fruits have different properties. Do you know which fruit is good for what in terms of traditional Chinese medicine? These fruits can boost your health Kiwi Kiwi fruit is ...
According to traditional Chinese medicine, a cough is caused by external factors and can be classified into three categories — cold, flu, and dry coughs. If the coating on your tongue is white, it is a cold cough, which is accompanied by a runny nose with nasal congestion and white phlegm. In this case, warm foods ...
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are the foundation of life. Maintaining healthy kidneys is essential for keeping the body healthy. When a kidney develops a lesion, it is impossible to discharge the nitrogen-containing waste generated by protein metabolism, causing excessive nitrogen-containing waste to accumulate in the blood. Kidneys control the body’s vital functions, ...
The symptom of the medical condition called xerostomia is a dry mouth from reduced or absent saliva flow. Xerostomia may indicate the presence of various underlying medical conditions or the side effects of taking certain medicines. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), dry mouth is a symptom signaling a high level of internal heat in the body. If ...
Millet is good for your health and you can enjoy it as a porridge. It is rich in nutrients and it also has the reputation of being a “ginseng substitute” soup. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes that whole grains are the essence of health. In this regard, millet is seen as the most natural and ...
The human body is connected by a number of internal meridians, and there are six meridians in the hands and fingers that are closely related to various organs and tissues of the body. For minor illnesses, which don’t yet require medical intervention, there are several methods used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to help treat ...