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Anger

Posted on May 12, 2006 by ArielJuly 5, 2013

A study by a pharmaceutical company found that a medication, normally used to treat epilepsy, may help reduce anger. According to Chinese medicine, anger is caused by excess liver energy. Liver energy can be reduced by humourous or sad books, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged anger, anxiety, apathy, bitter foods, digestive system, emotions, heart, liver, music, spicy foods, worry

Chili, broccoli and cancer

Posted on April 21, 2005 by ArielJuly 5, 2013

A new study shows that chili pepper and broccoli may help fight cancer. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is a case of excessive dampness. Spicy foods and all vegetables — particularly leafy greens — reduce dampness, so these foods can … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged cancer, dampness, spicy foods, vegetables

The benefits of kimchi

Posted on March 23, 2005 by ArielJuly 5, 2013

Kimchi, the fiery Korean condiment, may help cure bird flu. Chickens fed a kimchi extract recovered from avian flu and other diseases. Kimchi was also reported to have helped prevent SARS, but this has not been studied. According to Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese medicine, Health | Tagged bird flu, bitter foods, cabbage, cold, dampness, kimchi (or kim chee), SARS, spicy foods, wind

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