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
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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 new study discovers why H.pylori bacteria cause stomach problems, such as ulcers, in some people (“Stomach bug’s secrets uncovered“). According to Chinese medicine, stomach ulcers are caused by an excess of the Fire and Earth elements. They are treated … Continue reading
According to Chinese medicine, some foods have a cooling effect on the body. Eating such foods when the weather is cold is likely to lead to diarrhea or other stomach upsets in some people. If you like fish but have … Continue reading