Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds have been used as a culinary spice for ages. It is either sold a whole or ground with a flavour that is similar to a...
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Jahanara Monaf
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Why can’t I put on weight
This may sound silly as usually we are all busy trying to lose weight, but there are many are only wishing that they could put on weight....
Jahanara Monaf
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Chloride
Chloride is a vital mineral for both humans and animals, performing many important functions, all while being constantly extracted from...
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Self centred or self love
We talk about self love that it can be kind of confusing to sort through which is a healthy love for yourself and what is being...
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Seaweed
Seaweed or sea vegetables are a staple in Asian cooking and in TICM. They offer the body an array of benefits. Some of those include...
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Meniere
Meniere's disease is an inner ear disease that typically affects one ear. This disease can cause pressure or pain in the ear, severe...
Jahanara Monaf
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Small Intestine
Do you know the importance of any of our body organs? Unlike allopathic medicine, in TICM we do not view our organs as a piece of flesh...
Jahanara Monaf
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Sex
Sex plays such an important role when it comes to our physical and mental health and therefore more attention needs to be paid to it. Our...
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5 flavours
When we think of a well balanced meal, we tend to think of a balance between vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates and a serving or two of...
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Fake apology
Do you ever struggle with feeling that someone apologising to you is being fake? You are not alone. There are five fundamental aspects of...
Jahanara Monaf
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What is Yang (warm energy)
In TCM which translates to: "Yang is like sky (heaven) and day (sun), when it is lost, life is broken/shortened and disease/ sickness...
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Replenish Yang
How to replenish Yang (Warn Energy) The Huang Di Neijing also known as the The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic is the most important...
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Treatment of OCD
For a breakdown of specific OCD patterns and what resonates with you, please see previous post. Acupuncture: a great method to treat OCD,...
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Paprika for spider veins
So many spices, so much medicinal. We all know that the best way to add some attitude to your dishes is by experimenting with spices. One...
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Power of gemstones
Whether used as ornaments, healing tools, talismans or simply for their aesthetics, crystals have countless incredible benefits. The...
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Craving cold
When a patient tells me they crave cold drinks, that is my worst nightmare. In fact it is a nightmare altogether to TICM. In TICM, water...
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Avoid getting sick
Everyone can avoid getting sick using TICM methods to prevent harmful bacteria, viruses and pathogens from external sources invading the...
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Re-usable knickers
Re-usable menstruation knickers My patients will know that I do interrogate them on their periods as our periods says a lot about our...
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Xiaoshun
Xiaoshun (respect your parents from Chinese Medicine perspective) Filial piety (Xiaoshun) is China's most important moral because it...
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Ramen chicken broth
I have another recipe that I use for making stocks for ramens (Bone Daddies Recipe Book) 1.5kg organic chicken wigs 1.5kg organic chicken...
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Chicken soup
Ideal for those with any gut (brain) issues or weak immune systems owed to the gelatine, collagen, minerals and amino acids. But great...
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Scanty periods
Scanty periods Very light periods are known as scanty periods in TICM. Typically, it is a noticeable reduction in blood volume that lasts...
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Inflammation
Treating internal and external inflammation Many people do not realise how healthy a sweet potato is. They are typically scared off by...
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What do you really want
“To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” We often hear, live the life of your dreams and make sure to go after what...
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