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Winter Tonics for Older People
As we age, it is natural for our energy levels to decline. In Chinese medicine, this is explained by the concept of Kidney Essence—the fundamental
Summer Time in Chinese Medicine
Summer is the time of Fire, maximum Yang, the Heart and spirit («Shen»), of joy and maximum vitality. But to stay healthy we must align
In Springtime, Support Your Liver!
In Chinese medicine, the start of spring is based on the traditional Chinese solar calendar, which divides the year into 24 solar terms. The first
The Difference between Chinese and Modern Western Medicine
Chinese and modern Western medicine are very different in terms of how disease and ill-health are conceived and treated, and in terms of their relative
The «EJiao» Problem
Chinese herbal medicine uses a very large number of remedies, mostly plant material but also including minerals and some animal products. All of these are
Unlock Onion Power against Winter Coughs and Colds!
Winter Coughs and Colds? Onions! Don’t underestimate the humble onion! Onions help decongest the airways and reduce persistent coughing. The sulphur compounds in onions stimulate
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