Tag: Chinese Medicine

Cold Hands and Feet: Common Causes and Effective Remedies

During chilly weather, some people put on many layers of clothing to stay warm. Although their body may feel warmer—their hands and feet might remain cold. From a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) perspective, this is seen as a typical phenomenon of insufficient “qi” (vital energy) and blood. Many Chinese herbal medicines can replenish qi and…


Northern Medical Center Offers Acupuncture Treatment in Chinese Medicine Context

A good acupuncturist must be a good Chinese medicine doctor who can evaluate a patient’s overall energy status before inserting needles, according to Dr. Jingduan Yang, chief executive officer of Northern Medical Center in Middletown, New York. A fifth-generation Chinese medicine practitioner and a renowned acupuncturist on the East Coast, Yang took the helm at…


Northern Medical Center Offers Acupuncture, Holistic Care Steeped in Chinese Medicine

A good acupuncturist must be a good Chinese medicine doctor who can evaluate a patient’s overall energy status before inserting needles, according to Dr. Jingduan Yang, chief executive officer of Northern Medical Center in Middletown, New York. A fifth-generation Chinese medicine practitioner and a renowned acupuncturist on the East Coast, Yang took the helm at…


Studies Show Chinese Herb Effective in Treatment of Parkinson’s

Those struck with Parkinson’s Disease, a condition of the nervous system, will suffer a slow progression of debilitating symptoms throughout the remainder of their lives. Scientists are actively seeking remedies—some of which have been found in Chinese herbs—to ease symptoms and improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s patients. In three separate scientific studies, the…


Winter Teaches Us to Slow Down and Turn Inward

A solar term is a period of about two weeks, based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each solar term, offering…


Give Yourself Permission to Sleep Longer—It’s What Nature Intends

A solar term is a period of about two weeks, based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each solar term, offering…


Traditional Chinese Wisdom Says Now’s the Time for Wine, Sun, and Plenty of Ginger

A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each solar…


Understanding the Heart of Chinese Medicine

Modern people typically believe that the brain rules the body. But according to ancient Chinese doctors, the heart is in charge. In traditional Chinese medicine, the heart is considered the emperor of the body. It sets the tone and direction for the rest of the organ systems to follow. What did they see in the…


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…


Tips for Falling Asleep and Staying Asleep–Natural & Chinese Medicine

How much sleep do you get each night? Do you wake in the early hours, unable to get back to sleep? Poor sleep is another modern ‘epidemic’ that is weakening the concentration, souring the mood, and darkening the days of many people. Could knowing your ‘organs’ body clock’ or gauging your ‘metabolic efficiency’ help where…