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Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted February 17th, 2020

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Who gets it? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, tingling, pain and weakness of the wrist and the hand. This happens when the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the […]

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10 Grain Porridge for Longevity

Posted September 27th, 2019

10-Grain Porridge is a simple recipe that is well loved by many Chinese people who care about well-being and longevity. This one is my variation of with a Chinese medicinal twist and a couple of superfoods. The ingredients are food […]

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Stress, Depression and Anxiety

Posted September 9th, 2019

The health of the mind is closely connected to the health of the body. This mind-body concept is not new. Stress, depression and anxiety have been recognised as causes of diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine for a few thousand years. […]

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Tips for Hay Fever Sufferers

Posted August 28th, 2019

Do You Suffer From Hay Fever? If your nose can’t stop running, if you are sneezing continuously and have an itchy or stuffy nose, itchy skin, watery eyes or headache, you may have hay fever, or formally called allergic rhinitis. […]

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Fatty Liver

Posted May 1st, 2019

Do You Have A Fatty Liver? If you are quite overweight around your waist, you could be a candidate for fatty liver. Central obesity is a term that describes the accumulation of fat around your internal organs at your waistline. […]

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Treating Psoriasis with Chinese Medicine

Posted December 19th, 2018

Psoriasis on the Elbow Psoriasis is a serious chronic inflammatory skin disease which manifests as dry, thick and silver-scaled plaques that come off like dandruff. It affects the whole body often starting from the scalp to the trunk and limbs. […]

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Fish Broth for Dry Eyes

Posted October 1st, 2018

Do You Get Dry Eyes? Your eyes have tear glands that produce tears to lubricate them. This function can be compromised for various reasons such as ageing, poor lifestyle habits, diseases and medication. Reasons why your eyes may be dry: […]

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Can Muscle Loss Be Reversed?

Posted September 24th, 2018

Why Do We Lose Muscles When We Age? Both men and women lose muscle mass as they age possibly due to the combination of inactivity and hormonal change. With muscles, you either use it or lose it. Adding to the […]

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Why Ice May Not Be Ideal For Injuries

Posted September 12th, 2018

Do You Use Ice with An Acute Injury? When you sprain your ankle or strain your muscle during sport, is ice your first point of call? That’s what most people do in Australia. But if you have ever lived in […]

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