If you’re trying to get pregnant or thinking about fertility in the future, one of the best things you can do is support your egg quality. Your lifestyle has a direct impact on how your eggs develop — and the good news is, there are natural ways to help your body produce healthier eggs. Here […]
Category Archives: Skin & Beauty
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Nov
Nov
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s believed that women go through life cycles every seven years. These cycles, known as ‘Qi cycles’, encompass different developmental stages and health concerns throughout a woman’s life. Each cycle highlights unique characteristics and offers specific health and wellness advice. Here is an overview of each phase: 0-7 years: […]
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Aug
Ever had those painful mouth ulcers that just won’t leave you alone? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has some interesting insights into these pesky little annoyances. In TCM, they’re known as “Kou Mí 口糜 ” or “Kou Chuang 口瘡.” They pop up on your tongue, gums, or inside your mouth, often with a white patch and […]
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lily, also known as “Bai He” 百合 in Chinese, is a popular herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health issues. The scientific name for lily is Lilium brownii. Lily is a perennial plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is native to China […]
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Feb
Feb
Both water and fire are very common and important substances in nature, as the “尚書” (one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature) said: ” Water and fire are the food and drink of the people. ” Water and fire have their own characteristics. Water is calm, cold in nature, and tends to moisturize […]
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a holistic and comprehensive system of health that views the body in accordance with nature. It puts the utmost importance on lifestyle choices and nutrition, and if these fail to bring the body into balance then it is time to look into herbs and acupuncture. In TCM there is no […]
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Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is the reportedly safer alternative to surgery or Botox. This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of ageing, but also the skin’s overall health. The main […]
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Daily Mail reports: Dermatologists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong found the mixture of Chinese herbs – which contained Japanese honeysuckle (金银花） , peppermint（薄荷）, root bark of tree peony（牡丹皮）, underground stem of the atractylodes herb（苍术） and bark from an Amur cork tree（黄柏） – had a dramatic improvement on eczema sufferers aged five to 21. During […]