Hormonal imbalance
Hormones are chemical messengers that influence the way our cells and organs function. Our body is made up of several different types of...
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Progesterone
With so much talk in modern society about oestrogen, we forget about progesterone, which is a female sex hormone. It’s produced mainly in...
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Love your Kidneys
Three simple ways to support your Kidneys Due to mass on going fear, it’s absolutely essential we keep our Kidney’s in tip top shape....
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Cloves
Treat sinus with Cloves Winter is upon the people in the northern hemisphere and many people will be suffering from various sinus issues....
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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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Live in harmony with nature
Living in harmony with our environment is the foundation of TICM. Nature is our greatest teacher. The Nei Ching (ancient Chinese...
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Kidneys
Every emotion we experience is described by TICM as being housed in the body, each one looked after by a specific organ. Fear is an...
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Rhodiola
Strong immunity is the product of good digestion. One large contributor to our digestive system is how well we balance stress and...
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Hormonal imbalance
Spleen 6 (SP6) is one of the most beneficial points for general wellbeing, but especially for hormones. SP6 is a crossing point of the...
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Turmeric latte
Turmeric Latte: a beautiful Liver detox and perfect way to start the day. Ingredients: 4 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoon ginger...
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Cold hands and feet
If you suffer from cold hands and feet, try the following acupressure using San Jiao 4 (SJ4) to activate all the organs and energy in the...
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Lip balm
1-2 teaspoons beeswax 2 teaspoons coconut oil 2 teaspoons shea butter Small jar or tin On very low heat melt the beeswax, coconut oil and...
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Cleaning spray
1 cup distilled white vinegar 4 strips of lemon peel 2 cups water 20 drops tea tree essential oil 20 drops lemon essential oil 20 drops...
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Want a slimmer waist
Bloating and excess weight in the Stomach region around the belly button are due to stagnated energy (Qi) not being able to freely flow,...
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Overthinking
According to TICM, the pad of the thumb is the reflection zone on mental, power and nerve function associated with the kidneys in Chinese...
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Kidney 1 (KID1)
We are made up of the Universe and we need to tap into that energy. Often when we are feeling anxious, indecisive or fearful because we...
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Kidneys
The kidneys are known as the Minister of Power and are regarded as the body’s most important reservoir ofessential energy, or jing. They...
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Vitamin C
Boost immunity with Vitamin C Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and is not made by our body or stored. With seasonal allergies, it is...
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Immunity
Acupressure can help with symptoms as well as improve your health if practiced consistently. Usually as the seasons change, it is a great...
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Kidneys
Each of our fingers and your thumb are connected to a specific organ. Our ring finger is connected to the Kidneys, which have many...
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Ideal eating times
I tell patients never to miss meals especially breakfast, which must be your biggest meal. Eat like a king, lunch like a queen, dinner...
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Chestnuts
Writings about the chestnut (Li Zi) have been found on oracle bones along with mulberry, apricot, and red jujube. They are considered a...
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Erectile dysfunction
ED is a common disease which affects about half of men aging from 40 to 70 years in the west. In this condition, various alternative or...
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Kidneys and fear
Fear is adaptive but if it becomes chronic then an imbalance begins, and one may feel emotions like no willpower, insecurity, aloofness,...
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