Tag: Hong Kong

3 Main Causes of Hypertension, 3 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Without Taking Medicine

Hypertension is sometimes called a “silent killer,” and is feared by many. According to the 2017 American Heart Association guidelines, when blood pressure is measured during a tranquil, unagitated state and reads high more than three times within two consecutive weeks, one is considered to be suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension). Once diagnosed, simply…


Study: Herb ‘Harpagophytum Procumbens’ Effective in Treating Spinal Stenosis

A study published in the September 2022 edition of the renowned international journal Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” showed that an herbal medicine made from Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as “devil’s claw” has the effect of improving spinal stenosis. The study was conducted by a research team led by chief researcher Hong Jin Young at…


Homeopathy—An Effective Therapy for Fast Recovery From COVID-19

Homeopathy is a form of healing developed by German physician and chemist Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1790s. Its application significantly reduced the mortality rate of cholera patients during the cholera epidemic in London between the years 1848 and 1854. Studies have also shown that homeopathy can help patients infected with COVID-19 have a fast recovery….


2 Warning Signs of Cerebral Infarction and 5 Tips to Prevent It

Cerebral infarction, also called ischemic stroke, refers to an area of necrotic tissue in the brain caused by disrupted blood supply and restricted oxygen supply. Without a sufficient blood supply, brain cells will die from a lack of oxygen and essential nutrients. Cerebral infarction is the most common type of cerebrovascular disease (CVD), accounting for 70 to 80…


Study: Herb Dendrobium Has Antidepressant Effects

Depression is a health issue of global proportions, and in today’s social environment, the condition affects both young and old alike. Research in China has discovered that Dendrobium, used in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has significant antidepressant effects. A research team led by Dr. Li Xiaobo, a professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, published their research…


Mediterranean Diet Awarded the Best Diet Plan 6 Years in Succession

Each year, U.S. News & World Report ranks the best diet plans. This year marks the sixth consecutive year that the Mediterranean diet has been ranked the best diet overall. The Mediterranean diet is a healthy departure from our typical modern diet. Daily Diet Composition The typical diet includes: Carbohydrates. White rice, white flour, and sugars…


Collective Memories of the Hong Kong Haw Par Mansion and the Rise and Fall of ‘The King of Tiger Balm’

With the closure of Haw Par Music, The Haw Par Mansion (also known as The Tiger Balm Villa), a grade one heritage building that carries the collective memories of Hongkongers, was returned to the government on Dec. 1. 2022, unclear what its future fate might be. This palace-style mansion, sitting on the hillside west of…


Jailed Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Barrister Suggests Judicial Process Is Hypocritical

Tonyee Chow Hang-tung, a Hong Kong barrister in jail for more than a year for the crime of “inciting subversion of state power,” posted a letter titled “One Page Biography” on Jan. 24, her 38th birthday, sharing her views on mitigation letters, and the justice system. Chow,  explained that after entering into practice, she discovered how luxurious…


3 Causes of Stomach Ulcer, Ancient Therapy Can Relieve Stomachache

If your stomach is healthy, you will be healthy. Some people have a “bad stomach” and often have stomach congestion, acid reflux, nausea, and vomiting. Irregular meals, stress, and lack of sleep are also reasons for stomach problems. In severe cases, stomach problems like gastritis and gastric ulcer occur. In this article, Dr. Hu Naiwen,…


3 Stretches and 2 Diet Tips for Alleviating Neck and Back Pain

As more people use “3c” (computers, communication, and consumer) electronic products daily, the likelihood of developing shoulder, neck, and back pain, and even conditions that usually come with more advanced aging, such as hand numbness and buffalo or Dowager’s hump increases broadly across the population. Dr. Chan Chiu-lung, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner from Taiwan We…