Chinese herbal bath and soak
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How to use herbal bath or foot soak for wellness and health. 2 recipes included: for summer heat and minor skin problems.
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Treating Pain with TCM - Part 7: Lower Back Pain
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In the last article, I wrote about Sciatica and pain related to the sciatic nerve. Lumbago, or lower back pain through the lumbar area, is often combined with Sciatica as they both have common causes for pain.
Read MoreMassage tool and book review
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Call it acupressure, massage or Tui-Na, the use of little tools can make the process less work and more result. It saves time and energy for better effect. Here is my favorite tools and books for everyday acupressure.
Read MoreStir fried Niu Bang (Burdock root) recipe
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Niu Bang (Burdock Root) is a super food that is also called "poor men's Ginseng". It is a funny looking long root but can be easy to cook and taste yummy.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 6: Sciatica
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In this article, we'll begin talking about back pain and the different types. One of the more common forms of back pain I see in the clinic is caused by Sciatica or pain from the sciatic nerve. When dealing with TCM though, there are two different types of pain from sciatica.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 5: Knee Pain
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In this article, I will be talking about another pain problem I see in the clinic. Knee pain. This type of pain is common with athletes and it can take them out of the game for a while.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 4: Three cases of shoulder pain
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In this article, we'll be discussing cases related to shoulder pain that I treatment with Acupuncture. Two of the cases are related to the article about shoulder pain last week, but the last one is a little different the way the pain presented itself.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 3: Shoulder Pain
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Part 3 of the "Treating Pain with TCM Series" is about shoulder pain. Many people develop "frozen shoulder" or "fifty shoulders" when they get older. Some people might get shoulder injury from sports or accidents. What can TCM treat without the drug, injection or surgery?
Read MoreTai Ji and Qi Gong exercise in the Park
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How Taiwanese people exercise early morning in the park. Join any exercise group you like for free. Practicing Tai Ji or Qi Gong becomes part of daily routine.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 2 : Headaches
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What's the 4 different types of headaches from Chinese medicine point of view, and how to treat them?
Read MoreHealing summer teas with Chinese herbs
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What Chinese herbal teas that are good for summer time? Here are 7 popular tea choices including plum, Ju Hua, corn silk, five flowers and more.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 1 : Acupuncture theory
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Acupuncture is effective in treating pain. Learn the acupuncture theory and how to manage pain the Chinese medicine way.
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