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
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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
An article discusses the rise and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the USA and Canada. While these ‘bugs’ are obviously dangerous, it’s important to remember that it’s not so easy to invade a healthy body. The best defence is a … Continue reading
A small study indicates that dark chocolate — but neither white nor milk chocolate — may help reduce blood pressure. According to Chinese medicine, high blood pressure can be caused by an excess of either the Earth element or the … Continue reading