Pumpkins
All varieties of pumpkins are considered a superfood as well as a staple food in both Islamic and Chinese traditions. Whilst we tend to...
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Figs
Figs is a Sunnah superfood according to the Prophet Medicine and talked about in the Qur'an (Surah At-Tin) with many therapeutic values,...
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Bee pollen
Bee Pollen for Seasonal Allergies & Menopause For those who wish to know more about the beautiful bees from Islamic perspective, there is...
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Sweet potatoes
Sweet Potatoes for Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I often find myself advising people who skip meals that as...
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Energy vampire
Isn't it wonderful when you can be fully present, alive, and full of energy with the people you love? There's almost nothing better! But...
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Indian costus
Indian Costus (Qust Al-Hindi) and Male Reproductive Health Indian costus is extremely beneficial for male reproductive health as it: -...
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Kale
Kale & Strengthening the Stomach Many people are put off by kale and opt for spinach as well losing out on many benefits in the process....
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Wireless damage
Do you know the health damage with wireless? In general, you can reduce your exposure levels by eliminating sources of wireless radiation...
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Support a child’s immune system
Strengthening Immunity (safe for children) For those who have access to a TICM doctor with a herbal dispensary, I would highly recommend...
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Dandruff
Dandruff is a skin condition that mainly affects the scalp. Symptoms include flaking and sometimes mild itchiness. It can result in...
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Green bananas
Bananas are such a delicious, nutritious and convenient snack. Green, yellow, even brown banana’s, what’s the best way to eat a banana...
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Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth
Small Intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) SIBO is categorised as a serious condition affecting the Small Intestine that occurs when...
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Water lily
Signs of God in water lilies Water lilies start to grow in the mud at the bottom of the Amazon River, and then reach out towards the...
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Signs of God in fruits
The conscientious person, who sees a large variety of fruit on the dining table, thinks the following: that out of the dark soil come...
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Emotional trauma
TICM is the oldest medical system to address and prioritise the role that emotions ad trauma play in one’s health and wellbeing. In TICM,...
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Give your body organs some love
In TICM, we do not view our body organs as pieces of meat that can be taken out. Our organs work as a small village in harmony with each...
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Thick blood
Why is thick blood The following are some of the causes of hypercoagulability you need to know: 1. Alcohol Alcohol can cause various...
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Kidney health
Promote Kidney health with congee Everyone should be promoting Kidney health throughout the year but in particular during the colder...
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Vaginal health
Vaginal health is conversational and one no one wants to talk about or some women are shy in answering questions around it. Do not be...
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Breastfeeding
Breastfeed or not Breastfeed There is no doubt from a TICM perspective that breastfeeding is the most natural and beautiful thing a...
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Women: 7 year cycles
Women – 7 Year Cycles in Chinese medicine The Concept of Jing Jing is a concept that is unique to Chinese Medicine and is sometimes...
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Acupuncture and pregnancy
Acupuncture during pregnancy Common question I get asked all the time, is acupuncture safe during pregnancy? Yes it is absolutely safe...
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Nurture immunity
Whilst the medical doctors give patients the all clear on their blood test results including Kidney and Liver function, patients then...
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Oatcake
In TICM, oats: Nurtures Liver, Spleen and Stomach Moisten the skin Reduce Heart risks Reduce excess sweat Assists bowel movement ...
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