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
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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
In recent years, green tea has been the subject of much research and has been found to be effective for a variety of illnesses. According to the Law of 5 elements, green tea belongs to the Wood element. It is … Continue reading
It is well known that patients with rheumatoid arthritis often get better when they’re pregnant. Now researchers are trying to find the mechanism at work in order to mimic it — minus the pregnancy (Pregnancy may hold arthritis key). Chinese … Continue reading
In the Chinese system of cycles, there are several 60-day periods of high humidity every year. According to Chinese medicine, dampness increases the amount of mucus in the digestive system, which prevents normal absorption of food. This causes bloating, gas, … Continue reading