Nasal congestion is a common symptom often caused by inflammation of the nasal mucosa and swelling of the turbinates (bony filters in the nose). It starts as a cold symptom and, if left untreated, can turn into chronic rhinitis (long-term nasal inflammation). Timely Treatment Is Vital Since colds are usually the culprit behind nasal congestion,…

Ever annoyed by a recurrence of itchy skin, which even turns dry and itchier after scratching? Luckily, the frequent pressing and tapping of four acupoints can help you relieve itchiness and improve other skin conditions as well. 4 Critical Anti-Itch Acupoints Quchi, Jianyu, Xuehai, and Sanyinjiao are acupoints that specifically relieve itchy skin. Hu Naiwen,…

High blood pressure or hypertension is called the “silent killer” because it often has no symptoms to warn someone that something is wrong. Because it brings a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, the leading causes of death in the United States, it’s good to know what can cause it and how to manage it….

Middle-aged people are prone to shoulder pain, and when it is severe, even simple daily tasks such as dressing or combing hair can be difficult. Such pain may be a symptom of an incidence of frozen shoulder (also commonly known as fifty’s shoulder). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners provide some tips on how you can…

The weather is forever fluctuating, cold today, hot tomorrow, and many of my colleagues are blowing their noses and coughing with colds. Their resulting fatigue is added worry on top of the seemingly unfinished work accumulated day in and day out. Such a forlorn state of despair. However, the good news is having a cold…

Hair loss is distressing. Looking at the handfuls of hair that fall out of your hands every time you wash or brush your hair is absolutely heart-wrenching. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), hair loss is often caused by kidney deficiency, blood deficiency, or staying up late. The following are four tips from TCM practitioners…

Hair loss is distressing. Looking at the handfuls of hair that fall out of your hands every time you wash or brush your hair is absolutely heart-wrenching. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), hair loss is often caused by kidney deficiency, blood deficiency, or staying up late. The following are four tips from TCM practitioners…

Our kidneys play a vital role in the healthy function of our bodies. Knowing how to nourish, treat, and identify dysfunction of the kidneys, especially in the winter months is valuable. Jonathan Liu, a professor at Georgian College in Canada and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, provides tips to strengthen the kidneys in the winter…

Hemorrhoids are an uncomfortable and common malady experienced by many people. One of the main causes of the condition is constipation. Dr. Ruixin Lai, director of Ming Tang Clinic in Taiwan, spoke to The Epoch Times about how to prevent constipation—and thus reduce the risk of hemorrhoids—by looking at diet, daily habits, massage, exercises, and…

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…