Lumbago
Lumbago is a condition that describes pain in the muscles and joints of the lower back. In western terms it is usually said to be caused...
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Cavities
Cavities and coconut oil Apart from ginger being my most favourite food in the world, coconut comes next. I apply it all over my hair and...
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Sunscreens
Please don’t use sunscreens which is what I call cancer in a bottle. The higher the SPF the worse it is. Even organic sunscreens are full...
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Diseases enter through the mouth
All diseases enter through the mouth TICM teaches me that all diseases enter through our mouth and I am not talking about just food here....
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Waking up early
Waking up early is healthy and an important Sunnah and important part of Islamic and Chinese Medicine Waking up early is a routine with...
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Heart and Uterus connection
For those of you who have not worked this out, take a look at the shape of the Uterus. It is the shape of a heart. In TICM, it is the...
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Stroke
Early signs of stroke TICM believes that there are symptoms that act like warning signs to alert you of a possible upcoming stroke. In...
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Fatty Liver
Whether or not it was caused by alcohol or other issues, it is very important to address it before it becomes much more serious ailments...
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Meal times
Meal Eating Times I have so many patients who come in and do not have regular set eating times. I always emphasise, even if they do not...
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Bay leaves
Bay leaves are a common aromatic added to dishes in almost every cuisine throughout the world. The bay leaf comes in many varieties...
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Candida
Candida It is not pleasant and many suffer in silence. However did you know that something as simple as broccoli rabe, which is also...
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Knee pain
If you have knee pain, use this massage to help boost circulation, move stagnate Qi (energy) and Blood. 1. massage top of bottom of...
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Eight treasure congee
Eight treasure congee has been a traditional winter food in China since the 1100s. It strengthens the spleen, nourishes the stomach,...
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Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in humans, with almost 99% stored in our bones. We all know that calcium is important for our...
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Do you wear your Heart on your sleeves?
Beginning from the tip of the middle finger, up through the arm to the chest runs the Pericardium channel. On the inner wrist sits...
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Strengthen Lungs
Lung 9 (LU9) is the point that tonifies Lung Qi (energy) and Yin. This means it makes the Lung's stronger while also providing necessary...
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Hyper or hypotension
If you suffer from high or low blood pressure, do the following exercise. According to TICM, our blood pressure is related to the Heart...
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is Ju Hua in Chinese and is celebrated as being one of the Four Gentlemen in China because of the plant's natural...
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Cold hands and feet
Do this exercise if you have cold hands and feet. It also stops shivering and eases common cold symptoms. This point is called San Jiao 4...
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Kidney 1
Kidney 1 (KID1) is known as Bubbling Spring or Gushing Spring in English and is located on the bottom of the feet in the slight...
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Water conservation
So Australian government are conserving water by killing 10,000 camels. This injustice and illegal to nature. As Muslims we are taught by...
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Fenugreek
Fenugreek whether fresh leaves or dried small pods are used by Asians in cooking cooking and they taste absolutely delicious. However, it...
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Top 10 anti-viral herbs
Ginger Power warms the body, breaks down accumulation of toxins, cleanses lymphatic system, relieves pain, lowers inflammation and...
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Feminine hygiene
A woman’s vagina is very crucial and complicated. Many factors can throw off the pH or cause infections and it’s important to know how to...
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