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HEALTH: A CONSTANT QUEST FOR BALANCE
The tàijítú symbol represents the two complementary energies that animate life: yin and yang. These two polarities...
WATERMELON: THE FRUIT OF HOT COUNTRIES
Watermelon is sweet and tasteless, and excessively cold in nature, according to Chinese dietetics. Its target...
SUMMER: THE SEASON OF MOVEMENT AND PLEASURE
Summer, according to Chinese medicine, is associated with the organ of the heart and the element of fire. The energy...
BLACK MUSHROOM: AN ALLY OF THE LUNG
The black mushroom - Hei Mu Er 黑木耳 - or Judas ear is widely used in Chinese cuisine, particularly for its dietary...
SPRING, SEASON OF CREATIVE ENERGY
According to Chinese medicine, the spring season is associated with the liver organ and the wood element. The wood...
ORANGE: A DIURETIC AND MOISTENING FRUIT
Orange (Guan Zi) is a commonly consumed fruit in China for centuries for its health benefits. From sweet to acid...
AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR CYSTITIS
Cystitis, called Yìxié in Chinese medicine, is caused by inflammation or excessive heat in the bladder. Unsuitable...
CHINESE MEDICINE FOR A HEALTHY DIGESTION
Chronic or acute, digestive disorders are always uncomfortable. Whether you suffer from acid reflux, bloating,...
CELERY: A WEALTH OF HEALTH BENEFITS
Celery has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments,...
AN ANCIENT HEALTH PRACTICE: QI GONG
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow movements, breathing exercises, and meditation. This...
TONIFY YOUR BLOOD WITH DANG GUI
Dang Gui - Angelica sinensis root - is one of the most used plants in the Chinese pharmacopoeia. It has a sweet,...
CHINESE MEDICINE TO HELP YOUR SKIN
Eczema, like all diseases that affect the skin, is generally linked to a sensitive emotional terrain. Indeed, the...
TREAT INSOMNIA BY REBALANCING ENERGIES
Between 10 and 30% of adults worldwide suffer from chronic insomnia. Sleep is essential for our physical and mental...
MANGO TONES STOMACH & SPLEEN
Mango, Mang Guo (芒果), is sweet and sour in flavour and fresh in nature according to Traditional chinese medicine...
CHINESE MEDICINE TO HELP LOWER BACK PAIN
Low back pain (Yāo tòng) affects between 50 and 70% of the population. The origin is variable. It lasts from a few...
WINTER THE RESTORATION SEASON
In Chinese medicine, the winter season corresponds to the element of water. It is the most "Yin" season of the year....
LADY FINGER HELPS PROMOTE DIGESTION
Okra contains pectin, which protects the mucous membrane of the stomach and facilitates digestion. It also contains...
GET OUT OF FEAR TO PRESERVE ENERGY
Fear is associated with the organ Kidney according to Chinese Medicine, and with the element Water. This emotion...
ANGER DAMAGES LIVER’S HEALTH
Anger is the emotion associated with the Liver according to Chinese medicine, and with the wood element. It is a...
SADNESS IMPACTS LUNG ENERGY
Sadness is the emotion linked to the Lungs and the metal element (autumn) according to Traditionnal…
SWEET POTATO: A BOOSTER FOR IMMUNITY
Sweet potato is mild in flavor and neutral in nature according to the dietary principles of Chinese medicine. It...
HAPPINESS IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
Joy, according to Chinese medicine (TCM) refers to the element Fire, and the related organ, the Heart. The Heart...
ANXIETY STATES AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Anxiety or “Jiao Lu” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a normal state when it is experienced occasionally in…
LONGAN: A SMALL FRUIT OF GREAT VALUE
The longan (龙眼), or “eye of the dragon” in Chinese, is known for its subtle fragrance, but also for its therapeutic…
HALITOSIS: CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Halitosis, or bad breath, is a common and socially embarrassing phenomenon. It can be caused by dental problems,...
SPLEEN ENERGY IMPACTS THE LIPS
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the Spleen – earth element – is associated with the mouth and lips.
SOLVING ABDOMINAL DISTENTION
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), digestive disorders and bloating are linked to the spleen-stomach...
DEFENDING YOURSELF AGAINST EXTERNAL ATTACKS
For Chinese medicine, the flu is considered an attack by an “external perverse energy”.
TURNIP: A POWERFUL ACTION ON THE LUNGS
The turnip is one of the most widely consumed vegetables in China, and also one of the most powerful in terms of...
CHINESE MEDICINE FOR MALE SEXUALITY
Impotence and erectile dysfunction are an important issue because they lead to a loss of self-confidence. This has...
FREE YOURSELF FROM MENSTRUAL PAIN
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the menstrual cycle is influenced by the quality and quantity of Qi…
EATING FOR HEALTH WITH CHINESE MEDICINE
Although food is a matter of culture, there are universal rules that promote health. In Chinese medicine (TCM), hot,…
PUMPKIN IS RICH IN HEALTH BENEFITS
Pumpkin – Nánguā 南瓜 – is sweet in flavor and lukewarm in nature according to TCM.
THE WHITE COMPLEXION IN CHINESE MEDICINE
In Chinese medicine (TCM), a white complexion suggests a lack of blood, a poor diet, or a blockage of energy.
TREATING THE BLOOD TO REDUCE HAIR LOSS
In Chinese medicine, hair is “the surplus of blood”, which demonstrates the link between hair and blood circulation….
OVERCOMING MIGRAINE WITH CHINESE MEDICINE
Migraine, whose main symptom is headache, can also cause vomiting or painful heart palpitations.
SHITAKE: THE MUSHROOM WITH A THOUSAND VIRTUES
Shitake, or xiāng gū (香菇) to the Chinese, is native to Asia. It is called the fragrant mushroom. It is considered a…
A MEDICINE THAT GOES TO THE SOURCE
Chinese medicine, in its holistic spirit, is interested in the individual in all its dimensions: physical, emotional,…
OVERCOMING ACNE WITH CHINESE MEDICINE
According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), acne is the result of internal heat caused by stress, emotional…
STAGNATION: A SOURCE OF PATHOLOGIES
According to Chinese medicine, stagnations of Qi and blood are a major cause of pain. Blood circulates…
CANE SUGAR: A CHINESE MEDICINE’S REMEDY
f sugar has a bad reputation today, white (refined) sugar should be distinguished from natural sugars. Thus pure cane…
PREVENT KIDNEY STONE FORMATION THROUGH DIET
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the kidneys are the reservoirs of vital energy. They are mainly related to…
ACUPUNCTURE AS SUPPORT WITH WEANING
Addiction refers to any dependence to a substance or activity (alcohol, drugs, gambling, video games, pornography,…
HEALING THROUGH NATURE AND ITS LAWS
Health is our natural state; it is harmony with nature and its laws. Serious or chronic illness is therefore a sign of…
ALLERGIES: STRENGTHEN YOUR SHIELD
Allergies are often due to a weakness in the Wei Qi or defensive energy. The weaker this energy is, the more…
THE BENEFITS OF CHINESE DIETETICS
Dietetics is one of the pillars of Chinese medicine, and is based on the same principles of energy balance…
CHINESE MEDICINE: HEALING THROUGH ENERGY
Qi, or vital energy, is an invisible material that is constantly in motion. It is the key to health, according to Chinese medicine
CHINESE MEDICINE AND HEART DISEASES
According to Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is considered the emperor of all organs. According to its holistic…
DEPRESSION: WHY NOT TRY CHINESE MEDICINE?
According to TCM, depression is not an illness in itself, but refers to different types of syndromes that differ from…
CHINESE MEDICINE: A SOLUTION FOR DIABETICS
Diabetes is not a fatality. Most type II diabetics can reverse their disease, or even cure, with the help of Chinese…
ACUPUNCTURE: AN EFFECTIVE FERTILITY AID
We regularly treat patients successfully for fertility issues. Infertility has become a growing worldwide problem….
CHINESE PHARMACOPEA: AN EFFICIENT TREATMENT
The pharmacopoeia is the first treatment of Chinese medicine in China. It is indeed considered more powerful than…