Never compare your life
Never compare your life to another person Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Te Ching is one of the true classics of...
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Intuition: use it or lose it
I always tell people to trust themselves. If you are uncomfortable with something, do not go there. If you feel uncomfortable eating or...
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Eye twitching
Eye twitches is involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles. They can be quite uncomfortable and annoying and according to western medicine,...
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Chlorophyll and spirulina
Liver ‘detox’ using chlorophyll and spirulina for one month saved so many peoples Spleen from being taken out along with acupuncture...
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Weight loss
Conventional weight loss of diet and exercise work for most people and get harder as they get older. Because excess weight has much more...
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Raise legs against the wall
Raise legs against wall Ever hear the phrase take a load off put your feet up? Resting our tired toes and lazy limbs obviously feels...
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Kegel exercise
Many people used to exercise 5-6 days a week. However, toned your tush or chiselled your abs, there is one area not getting nearly as...
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Dumplings
Chicken and Prawn Dumplings (Serves 10-12) Ingredients: 1 packet Chinese jiaozi dumpling wrappers 350g chicken mince 300g prawn meat 1...
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Foods good for breastfeeding
Best foods for breast feeding To have a baby is a miracle and how our bodies are so capable of creating such beautiful little humans is...
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Breast milk
Insufficient Breast Milk. Fenugreek seed has been used to increase milk production since ancient times. The herb contains phytoestrogens,...
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Period post birth
When your period returns often depends on whether or not you breastfeed. And just like your life after baby, you might find your periods...
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Post natal tips
Right after birth is the most important time for a new mom and baby. Traditionally in China and many countries throughout the world we...
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Do you trust yourself
How many of us trust ourselves? No one knows better for yourself than you, you know what is best for you more than anyone else in the...
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Small Intestine
Located in the middle of the abdomen, connected to the Stomach and the upper portion of the Large Intestine, sits the Small Intestine. In...
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Post nasal drip
Postnasal drip is a common occurrence, affecting almost everyone at some point in their lives. The glands in your nose and throat...
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Biological clock
Getting pregnant outside the “biological clock” There is no doubt that the world we live in has changed in all aspects. It has become...
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is defined as inflammation of the tonsils: the two oval shaped pads of tissue at the back of your throat, one tonsil on each...
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Pomegranate
How many of you know that pomegranate is the king of fruits which is why it has a crown? It is a blessed ancient fruit. It is a must eat...
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Know your Liver
Understanding how the Liver functions is a gateway to taking charge of your own health. The Liver is an amazing organ created by Allah...
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Liver
Our Liver is the largest organ inside our body, has the ability to regenerate and has such an important role in breaking down synthetic...
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PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) PTSD is not a joke and must not be taken lightly. However, I always say you must deal with the...
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Grey hairs
Premature aging like early greying of hair is blamed on genetics, but this is not the case. From TICM perspective it is due to weak Liver...
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Nail health
There is a long history in seeing connections between seemingly disconnected parts of the body such as there is a connection seen between...
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White spots on nails
Leukonychia is the name where white lines or dots appear on your finger or toenails. This is a very common issue and entirely harmless....
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