Continuing with my TCM series in mental illness, the next case I'd like to write about is Manic Depressive Psychosis. Called Dian Kuang (癲狂) in Chinese, manic depressive psychosis is a bipolar disorder with mood swings that change between depression and mania.
Read MoreTreatments with TCM formulas come in different types. Teapills, powder, capsules, raw herbs, and even tablets. In this article, I'll talk about the pros and cons of each one.
Read MoreWe all become stressed by work, family, and life in general, but can we do about it? Throughout the day, there seems to never be enough time for fun. Stress will eventually get the best of us and we need to plan to help manage it. Find out in this article how all forms of martial arts can help!
Read MoreMosquitos and bugs are annoying when you want to enjoy the beautiful summer in the backyard. Here is a natural and easy mosquito repellant spray with just a few essential oils.
Read MoreIn this article, we will be looking at some of the root causes and treatments of Depression with Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is the first of a series of articles that discuss mental illness and how it was treated with Acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Read MoreWhat is the Chinese dragon boat festival, or Duan Wu Jie? What are the Zong Zi and the story behind it? What are other traditions around this holiday?
Read MoreWhat's one weird trick to finding a sparring partner when there's no one around? Imagine one!
Read MoreShingles is a very itchy and painful skin rash that can leave side effect if not treated properly. It only happens when the immune system is low. Here are four Chinese herbal external washes you can try to relieve the pain, itch, and speed up recovery.
Read MoreThese 4 Chinese herbal formulas have been used extensively to treat diseases from exterior Wind evil such as cold, flu, and allergy. Yu Ping Feng San builds up the immune system, Yin Qiao San fights cold-related symptoms, Cang Er Zi San treats nose problem, and Xing Su San relieves coughing.
Read MoreA hundred years ago, martial arts were practiced a little differently. Even fifty years ago, things were not quite exactly as they were today. Now, there's martial art schools all over the world with masters everywhere. As I reminisce about what I wrote about in Root within the Wind, I remember one story I didn't put in.
Read MoreWhat can Chinese medicine do with the seasonal allergy? Have you heard of San Fu Tie herbal paste that is supposed to apply on acupuncture points on the hottest days of the year?
Read MoreShould I cook for my dog? Most pet owner wants the best for their furry baby. A Typical commercial food, either dry kibble or canned, contains a lot of low-quality ingredients from questionable sources. What choice do you have and how to feed properly to ensure dog's health?
Read MoreI would focus on the 9 sectors of Flying Star chart first, unless there is a special direction such as Tai Sui. The 24 mountain facing direction and construction year is good for finding your specific house chart. Different Feng Shui schools have different charts and focus. It can get too complicated or confusing. Don’t worry about that for now.
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