Doctors and psychologists see it all the time: people who have substantial debts are highly stressed and often in ill health. They can suffer from an inability to focus, lowered performance, depression, relationship problems, frequent colds, poor sleep, overeating, digestive … Continue reading
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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
Recent research shows that laughter has positive, measurable effects on the body. According to Chinese medicine, joy, excitement and laughter increase heart energy, which affects not only the heart, but also the lungs, the digestive system and mental abilities. See … 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
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
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