A recent study indicates that a diet low in fat and very high in fruits and vegetables does not prevent breast cancer from returning. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is caused by a condition called “excessive dampness”. A diet appropriate … Continue reading
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According to a recent study, breast cancer is on the rise in South Korea. Researchers believe this is caused by an increasingly Westernized lifestyle—particularly diet. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is caused by excessive dampness. It’s most likely to occur … Continue reading
A new study shows that chili pepper and broccoli may help fight cancer. According to Chinese medicine, cancer is a case of excessive dampness. Spicy foods and all vegetables — particularly leafy greens — reduce dampness, so these foods can … 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 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
For the second year in a row, the flu vaccines used in Canada don’t match the current strains of the virus, reducing the vaccine’s usefulness. As discussed previously, flu vaccines are formulated to work against specific strains, but the strains … Continue reading