Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type bool in /home/xtreme/public_html/wp-content/plugins/buddypress/bp-core/bp-core-avatars.php on line 1672

Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type bool in /home/xtreme/public_html/wp-content/plugins/buddypress/bp-core/bp-core-avatars.php on line 1672
traditional medicine – XtremeCuztoms

Category: traditional medicine

Ashwagandha: Nature’s Powerful Stress Reliever

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient herb revered in Ayurveda—the traditional medicine system of India—where it has been used for thousands of years. Modern researchers have now begun to unravel why this herb has so many wide-reaching benefits for human health. Ashwagandha’s traditional medicinal uses are so numerous, it’s difficult to list…


Beauty Concept of TCM: Natural Radiance Comes from Organ Balance, Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang

People achieve beauty not just by applying heavy makeup, but by having an imposing appearance, a clear mindset, and a moderate body type. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes that the organs are full of Qi (vital energy) and blood, the skin is naturally healthy and glowing, the muscles are firm and tight, and the hair…


TCM: 5 Foods Lower Blood Sugar to Help Prevent Diabetes Complications

Along with genetic factors, diabetes is also closely related to diet. Dr. Jonathan Liu, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner (TCM), recommends five kinds of low glycemic index foods that help prevent various complications of diabetes, allowing people to eat safely and healthily. The typical symptoms of diabetes are commonly known as “three Ps and one…


4 Tips for a Healthier Autumn, 2 Spots to Massage for Health, Plus Tea Recipe

After the Autumn Equinox, many people have symptoms such as dry skin and itchy throat. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners(TCM) recommend taking care of the body from the four aspects of clothing, food, living and transportation, and massaging acupuncture points. After the Autumn Equinox, in the northern hemisphere, the night gets longer and the weather gets…


5 Easy Homemade Recipes to Help Reduce High Blood Pressure and Obesity

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the three most common acute diseases. According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC), blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of arteries. An artery functions by pumping blood from the heart to the rest of the body. There are two…


Study: Auricular Acupuncture Shows Promise for Women’s Health Issues

Acupressure and acupuncture are unique therapeutic methods used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Studies have confirmed that Chinese auricular acupuncture, a subset focusing on specific points on the ears, has significant efficacy in the prevention and treatment of common gynecological diseases. A Chinese research team from Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine published an article…


Advice from Traditional Chinese Medicine: Seventeen Paths to Better Sleep

In today’s stressful world, many people are prone to sleep problems. According to some studies, nearly 30 percent of people have trouble sleeping. And that number may have increased post-pandemic. COVID-19 is just one of many health conditions that can lead to insomnia and sleep problems. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine defines insomnia as…


Body Acne? These Key Locations Signify Health Issues

Everyone at one time or another has had acne, which can even be painful. Some people have acne on their face, while others have it on their body. What does acne on the body signify in terms of health problems? Dr. Dawei Guo, director of Fu Yuan Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, who has extensive…


17 Anti-Aging Superfoods for Glowing Skin, Reduced Inflammation, and Overall Health [Recipes + Videos]

As time passes, our skin changes. It loses elasticity or volume, wrinkles appear, and our complexions just aren’t what they used to be. Sadly, no one has found the fountain of eternal youth yet, but the world of anti-aging superfoods comes close to making it seem as if we have.  Numerous factors influence your age—genetics,…


Study Finds Chinese Medicine Effective in Improving Long COVID: HKHA

The Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HA) announced on Sept. 28 a study of clinical data of Chinese medicine in the treatment of recovered COVID-19 patients, indicating that Chinese medicine treatment in the recovery period can promote the resolution of residual symptoms, and improve lung functions and body constitutions. The study was conducted between September 2020…