A recent article discusses research on the effects of too much sleep. According to Chinese medicine, sleep is related to heart energy. Too much or too little sleep affects the heart, and too much or too little heart energy affects … Continue reading
According to a recent study, breast cancer is on the rise in South Korea. Researchers believe this is caused by an increasingly Westernized lifestyle—particularly diet. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is caused by excessive dampness. It’s most likely to occur … Continue reading
A recent article discusses the discovery of the gene that causes dry skin, which can lead to the development of better treatments for eczema and asthma. More interesting to me than this discovery are the readers’s comments at the end of … Continue reading
A British report links the increase in mental health problems over the last fifty years with changes in diet and food production. Researchers believe that the increase in fat and the decrease in important nutrients in animals raised for meat, … Continue reading
In a departure from past practice, doctors now allow children with asthma to enjoy physical activity. According to Chinese medicine, asthma is caused by deficient qi (or ‘chi’), a kind of energy (it’s a bit complicated; it has to do … Continue reading
A recent survey shows that many Canadians skip breakfast. Nutritionists recommend preparing a quick breakfast of cereal with fruit and nuts, or a fruit and yogurt smoothie. According to Chinese medicine, morning—from 6 AM to 10 AM, approximately—is when digestion … Continue reading
An article looks at various recent studies on coffee and concludes not only that coffee is good for us, but that the more we drink, the better. It’s always dangerous to claim that something is universally good (or universally bad, … Continue reading
A recent study suggests that arguing can have a negative effect on the heart. According to Chinese medicine, a bit of anger can benefit some people at certain times because it can increase heart energy. This also means that it … Continue reading
Recent research suggests that black tea can help lower the risk of ovarian cancer; earlier studies had shown similar benefits for green tea. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is a problem of excessive dampness in the body. Black tea can … Continue reading
A number of studies have tried to determine whether coffee increases the risk of heart attacks. There is no clear answer: some studies suggest that it does, others that it doesn’t. A recent study suggests that it may do either, … Continue reading