A recent study suggests that drinking tea, either black or green, may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. According to Chinese medicine, Alzheimer’s disease is the result of excessive dampness and deficient heart energy. Green tea increases heart energy … 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 British report links the increase in mental health problems over the last fifty years with changes in diet and food production. Researchers believe that the increase in fat and the decrease in important nutrients in animals raised for meat, … 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
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
According to new research, treating depression in the elderly can not only improve their spirits but also their physical health, which allows them to remain independent longer. Another study suggests that exercise may help depression. According to Chinese medicine, happiness … Continue reading
Both high blood pressure and abnormally low blood pressure can have a negative effect on thinking ability, according to a study. Chinese medicine sees problems of the mind as circulation problems. High and low blood pressure are both circulation problems. When circulation is … Continue reading
A new study suggests that mental activity may help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (Busy Minds May Slow Alzheimer’s). According to the Law of 5 elements, mental activity belongs to the Fire element, which is exactly what the mind … Continue reading
Laughing every day may help keep the heart healthy but depression can lead to heart failure, according to two new studies (Laughter May Be Good for the Heart, Study Finds). This can be explained by Chinese medicine, which believes that … Continue reading