Traditional Chinese medicine's organ clock, also known as the "body clock," can provide surprising insight into your health. Do you ever find yourself waking up at the exact same time every single night... unable to get back to sleep no matter what you do? It’s frustrating. And I’ve been there. Unfortunately, most MDs ju … Read More
Cupping: Olympic Athletes’ Ancient Pain Relief Strategy from Traditional Chinese Medicine
In the Olympics, a fraction of a second can mean the difference between a gold medal and an "also-ran" performance. That's why trainers and athletes turn to any effective method necessary to keep them at the top of their game. And this year, one of those methods has been splashed all over the news as Olympic athletes f … Read More
Chinese Green Tea Benefits
By Matthew Scott Chinese green tea benefits are numerous. Most are health related, but some are cultural, especially in China - the home of green tea. Here, people drink green tea during meals to improve digestion and dissolve oil or fat in their food, and throughout the day as a refreshing beverage. Green tea is o … Read More
Do-It-Yourself Chinese Medicine for Lower Back Pain
By Matthew Scott Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with its 2500 year old history, offers many lower back pain remedies - lower back stretches and strengthening exercises, massage techniques, acupuncture, herbal remedies, liniments, sticking plasters and others. Some require a trained TCM practitioner to administ … Read More