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
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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 article discusses research on the effects of too much sleep. According to Chinese medicine, sleep is related to heart energy. Too much or too little sleep affects the heart, and too much or too little heart energy affects … Continue reading
An article looks at various recent studies on coffee and concludes not only that coffee is good for us, but that the more we drink, the better. It’s always dangerous to claim that something is universally good (or universally bad, … Continue reading
A recent study suggests that arguing can have a negative effect on the heart. According to Chinese medicine, a bit of anger can benefit some people at certain times because it can increase heart energy. This also means that it … Continue reading
A number of studies have tried to determine whether coffee increases the risk of heart attacks. There is no clear answer: some studies suggest that it does, others that it doesn’t. A recent study suggests that it may do either, … Continue reading
According to a recent survey, 84% of “Modern mothers prefer a good night’s sleep to sex.” (In fact, the article is about how parents today are finding it very difficult to get enough sleep and some of the problems it … Continue reading
A study suggests that transcendental meditation, aside from reducing stress, may also help those with high blood pressure live longer. According to Chinese medicine, meditation enhances the heart and circulation functions. It is used to treat low heart energy, recovery … 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
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