H Pylori
Helicobacter pylori (HP) HP is a type of bacteria that attacks the digestive tract as well as Stomach lining. Symptoms include vomiting,...
top of page
Search
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Keeping good company
In TICM, we look at health wholistically which means that it’s not only important to be careful with the foods we put into or into our...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Hiccups
Hiccups happen when your Stomach rebels which we call Rebellious Stomach energy (Qi) in TICM. Instead of the flow of Stomach going...
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Magnesium
Magnesium is used in the regulation of glucose, insulin, and the neurotransmitter dopamine so a deficiency can manifest in the form of...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Garlic ear drops
What you will need: 1 clove of garlic peeled 2 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil small pan small glass jar with lid or dropper piece of...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Dry cough no phlegm
1 tablespoon of honey 6-10 slices of daikon (long white radish) in a jar, large cup or large glass, place the one tablespoon of honey and...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Honey and tumeric
Next time doctor prescribes you anti-biotics, try the following recipe. All forms of anti-biotics are cold and harsh in nature which is...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Cracking knuckles
Snap, crackle, pop. Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than cracking your knuckles. Some will say it causes arthritis or makes...
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Natural hair softener
The summer can be awfully hard on our hair. From sunshine, to swimming, to saltwater, our hair sure does take a beating. But before you...
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Wound healing
Ouch! You were just trying to sharpen your kitchen knives but ended up slicing your finger instead. From the mundane daily tasks to major...
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Pregnancy and fatigue
Fatigue and pregnancy seem to go hand in hand. In the early stages of pregnancy, the body is using more energy to regulate hormones and...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Mental health
If you are feeling fatigued, anxious or over thinking, do this exercise daily. Place your thumb and middle finger together while lacing...
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Liver
Naturally help Liver's emotional burden Honour yourself: through your words, through your expression of how you feel and your emotions....
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Turmeric
Tumeric in TICM Yu Jin, Radix Curcamae, Turmeric Tuber Turmeric is a known superfood, and as a TICM herb it is quite spectacular as...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Mulberry (Sang Shen)
Mulberry (Sang Shen) Mulberries are the delicious berries of mulberry trees that mainly grow in Asia and North America. The berries come...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Lymphatic exercise
Detox naturally and drain your lymphatic system effectively with this simple exercise. You can either use your gua sha tool or your...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Awake between 1-3am
If you wake up between 1-3am do these two exercise daily for one minute each. Our body runs an internal system which regulates vital...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Bloating
REN12, this point connects with the circulation in your Stomach and some main energy channels. This technique can help you with:...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Vaginal discharge
I discuss this in-depth with my ladies as every little bit of information helps in formulating the correct diagnosis. If the diagnosis is...
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Acupressure for babies
Acupressure therapy is an absolutely safe way of treating and healing a child from basic ailments. It has been observed that babies can...
Jahanara Monaf
2 min read
Hot baths
In TICM, we do not like cold. Cold constricts and congeals in any situation whether its for a broken bone or bleeding nose. We always...
Jahanara Monaf
3 min read
Star fruit
Star fruit and insomnia Everyone seems to be complaining of insomnia. Whilst there is a point behind the ear that I needle or bleed,...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Seasonal allergies
Blood oranges is a must for those who suffer seasonal allergies. But do not over do it as our issue tends to be we over consume, become...
Jahanara Monaf
1 min read
Blood thinners
Blood thinners + Pineapple or Grapefruit = DISASTER! If you are on blood thinners, DO NOT eat pineapple or grapefruit. The chemical...
bottom of page