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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Citric acid
Citric Acid Food Preservative Citric acid is a food preservative and food flavouring that is commonly found in carbonated fizzy drinks,...
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Homemade magnesium
Make your own magnesium oil Ingredients: 1/2 cup magnesium crystals 1/2 cup boiling water Instructions: Dissolve the magnesium crystals...
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Energy vampires
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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Sweet potatoes for breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I often find myself advising people who skip meals that as long as they have breakfast...
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Bee Pollen for Seasonal Allergies & Menopause
For those who wish to know more about the beautiful bees from Islamic perspective, there is an entire chapter in the Qur'an, chapter 16...
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Indian Costus (Qust Al-Hindi) and Male Reproductive Health
Indian costus is extremely beneficial for male reproductive health as it: - Increases libido - Corrects premature ejaculation - Improves...
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Kale and strength Stomach
Many people are put off by kale and opt for spinach as well losing out on many benefits in the process. Many say its because they have...
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Strength immunity (safe for children)
For those who have access to a TICM doctor with a herbal dispensary, I would highly recommend that your purchase Huang Qi (Astragalus)...
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Wireless
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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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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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
SIBO is categorised as a serious condition affecting the Small Intestine that occurs when bacteria that normally grow in other parts of...
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Magnesium
Magnesium is used in the regulation of glucose, insulin, and the neurotransmitter dopamine so a deficiency can manifest in the form of...
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Hair loss
TICM doctors believe that the main cause of hair loss is Blood deficiency. Hair will grow well if there is sufficient blood in the body,...
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Ginger
In TICM, we do not draw a distinction between food & medicine. Therefore, food can be your medicine or it can be your slow poison. My...
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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...
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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...
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Fertility mineral
There have been numerous studies done through IVF clinics and hospitals that have shown incredible results when it comes to treating...
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Stay at the centre
"Just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course" ~ Lao Tzu In case you are not familiar with Lao Tzu, he was...
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Posture
A patient's posture will tell a lot about the person and their health in general. How many times have you heard the teachers or parents...
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Halitosis aka bad breath
Halitosis is defined as persistent, unpleasant odour in exhaled breath, usually not serious, commonly called bad breath. I do question...
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Keeping your word is an integral part of health
I do not know about anyone else, but my word means something to me, and I never take it lightly. As a healer, I know the damaging effects...
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Spleen
According to TICM, each organ has many connections to our internal and external world. This framework allows us to understand ourselves...
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