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
Acrylamide is a chemical used in certain industries. It was found to cause cancer in animals. In 2002, it was discovered that acrylamide naturally forms — but in tiny amounts — when certain foods are baked or fried for a … Continue reading
The most fundamental idea of daoism — of all ancient Chinese science and philosophy, in fact — is that of yin and yang. The Law of Yin and Yang states that everything has two opposite sides that alternate, balance each … Continue reading
Vitamin E supplements do not seem to prevent cancer, strokes or heart attacks and may, in fact, increase the risk of heart failure (Study Raises Doubts About Vitamin E Supplements). Vitamin E supplements are oil-based. Oil, according to Chinese medicine, … Continue reading
Researchers are investigating whether eating dairy products can lead to weight loss. In Chinese medicine, excess weight occurs when the Water element is stronger than the Fire element. Dairy products belong to the Earth element, which has the property of … Continue reading
Both high blood pressure and abnormally low blood pressure can have a negative effect on thinking ability, according to a study. Chinese medicine sees problems of the mind as circulation problems. High and low blood pressure are both circulation problems. When circulation is … Continue reading
A new study suggests that mental activity may help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (Busy Minds May Slow Alzheimer’s). According to the Law of 5 elements, mental activity belongs to the Fire element, which is exactly what the mind … Continue reading
An African family that suffered regular bouts with malaria has seen the problem disappear after purchasing a US$4 mosquito net (Burkina’s Women Learn to Fight Malaria Through Loans). In our incredibly complex world, it’s good to remember, once in a … Continue reading
Laughing every day may help keep the heart healthy but depression can lead to heart failure, according to two new studies (Laughter May Be Good for the Heart, Study Finds). This can be explained by Chinese medicine, which believes that … Continue reading
The concept of ‘chi’ or ‘qi’ (both pronounced ‘tchee’) is a central part of ancient Chinese culture, with applications in fields as varied as Chinese medicine and martial arts. There are many ways of describing chi; here’s a description that … Continue reading