Mind-body connection
Mind-Body connection in TICM Willpower is defined as control exerted to do something or restrain impulses. It seems that certain people...
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Stress and sugar
When stressed, women are more prone to sugar which will lead to health issues such as constipation, stagnation, damp, menstruation...
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Your relationships are a reflection of you
The relationship you have with everything in your life whether people, places, things, environment, all reflect the relationship you have...
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Age gracefully
Strengthen Kidneys, age gracefully According to TICM, our Kidney stores Jing (our essence) and our original Qi (inherited). If you have...
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Hair
Hair reflects the condition of your Blood There are several causes for hair loss in TICM. The two most significant ones being low Kidney...
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Acupressure for hair loss
If you are losing hair, prevent hair loss with this simple acupressure technique using points Gallbladder 39 (GB39) and Kidney 3 (KID3)...
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Baked Jaffa orange
Reduce coughing and soothe your throat with baked orange. Warm orange strengthening Qi (energy), Lung and throat. It also harmonises and...
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Tip toe your way to health
Tippy toe time to boost your health The toes are a reflection of our head. By tiptoeing, we are massaging the head and helping our entire...
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Science
Western Medicine & Modern Science V Islamic Medicine & Islamic Sciences For me it’s simple and there is no comparison. Evil things are...
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Planter fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot that connects the heel bone to...
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Macular degeneration and saffron
Growing up with a famous chef father, one herb he would always have at home is saffron. I never used to appreciate it until I started...
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Common allergens
Common allergens and the signs Milk: Phlegm especially in the Lungs causing chronic cough. Eczema. Premature growth of breasts in girls...
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Moon time
All around us the wisdom of the earth is expressed. Women's bodies and menstrual cycles are intimately connected to the seasons, lunar...
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Bone broth
There are so many delicious ways to make bone broth to suit the needs of you and your family. Consuming bone broth has many benefits. In...
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Acupressure for diabetes
Help yourself with some acupressure with point Kidney 2 (KID2) also known as Blazing Valley. This point is all about warmth and...
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Diabetes
More and more people are being diagnosed. But I firmly believe majority of the diagnosis are not justified and are incorrect. Some people...
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Raise your legs
Inversions create whole body circulation and help move Liver Qi (energy). When Liver Qi is flowing smoothly, we feel happy and content,...
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Chinese Lunar Year
Yesterday at Sunset, the new moon entered. The moon (lunar cycle) is so important to my work as a professional but also my personal life...
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Zen things
There is much we can learn from certain philosophies and apply to our modern world. Currently, we are completely inundated in all ways...
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Food allergies
Food allergies and intolerances This is a new phenomenon and there is a difference between allergies and intolerances which I shall...
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Psoriasis
In order to treat psoriasis, a doctor needs to remove pathogens, wind/heat in order to stimulate healthy flow of Blood, Qi, emotions and...
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Eye exercises
Strengthen your eyes If you suffer from eye strain or any eye discomforts, try these two very simple yet effective techniques. Warm your...
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Jujube dates
Jujube dates (red dates) There are over 400 different dates and every one has its purpose. The jujube is well known and used by almost...
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Stubbornness
Stubbornness is when one has the tendency to resist any form of change. According to the dictionary it means dogged determination not to...
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