Research shows that chemicals in green tea may prevent the development of prostate cancer. According to Chinese medicine, prostate cancer is due to excess dampness, among other things. Green tea reduces dampness, so it can help prevent (as well as … Continue reading
Category Archives: Chinese medicine
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
Researchers believe that mental, physical and sexual activity can help ward off dementia and other degenerative diseases because they stimulate new brain cells. According to Chinese medicine, mental health depends on heart energy. Both mental and physical activity increase heart … Continue reading
Researchers find that blood pressure is often related to weight: two-thirds of patients with high blood pressure were overweight. According to Chinese medicine, high blood pressure can be of two types. One type is caused by what is called “Excessive … Continue reading
Two recent studies show that ‘water pills’ and stress management techniques are at least as effective as other means of controlling high blood pressure. According to Chinese medicine, there are two possible reasons for high blood pressure. One is be … Continue reading
A large-scale study seems to confirm that a Mediterranean-style diet helps keep the elderly healthy and increases longevity. In the late 1940s, it was observed that people who live around the Mediterranean sea seem to be generally healthier, and live … Continue reading
A drug made from goat’s blood may soon help MS sufferers. According to Chinese medicine, multiple sclerosis is caused by excess cold and excess dampness in nerve tissue. Goat meat has both a powerful warming and drying effect on the … Continue reading
According to new research, ‘normal’ forgetfulness in the elderly is likely to be the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease or cerebrovascular disease. According to Chinese medicine, mental activity is related to the heart: if heart energy is low, circulation diminishes … Continue reading
On a recent television show, a dietitian explains food addictions, what they mean and what to do about them (“Addicted To Food?“). I thought it might be interesting to compare how Western medicine and Chinese medicine view such addictions. The … Continue reading
An article discusses the rise and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the USA and Canada. While these ‘bugs’ are obviously dangerous, it’s important to remember that it’s not so easy to invade a healthy body. The best defence is a … Continue reading