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…

At the root of any serious disease lies chronic inflammation. Normally a beneficial response by the body to heal itself, it becomes problematic when this process is initiated 24-7. Symptoms are expressed in a wide variety of ways, most notably through pain. This has resulted in massive amount of pain medication being dispensed in order…

Crispy and hot around the edges, sizzling Potato Latkes will be devoured as soon as they leave the frying pan. As this fun & hearty treat sizzles in the pan, it will warms your heart. Bright green scallions sprinkled on top add a light freshness. A dollop of yummy applesauce or sour cream adds cooling…

In Western medicine, acne is considered a skin condition where the pores of the skin become blocked by hair, sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Traditional Chinese medicine looks deeper at the root cause of the skin condition: an experienced Chinese traditional medicine practitioner can identify the underlying internal organ issues by looking at the…

I’m going to let you in on a few secrets. One, there are many reasons you may want to drink aloe vera juice every day. Although not every one of them may interest you, chances are many of them will and that someone close to you may benefit from them as well. Two, aloe vera…

Fall can be a nightmare if you have allergies, especially ocular allergies or allergic conjunctivitis. This sounds worse than it is; basically the body launches the immune system against a foreign object seen as a threat and the result is an allergic reaction leading to dry, itchy eyes. Depending on the type of ocular allergy, the symptoms…

Good digestion is fundamental to our quality of life and wellbeing. Yet so many of us have grown accustomed to gas, bloating, abdominal pain, belching, indigestion, loose bowels, constipation – or any combination of these – on a regular basis. And we accept these things as a normal part of everyday life! These symptoms –…

Did you know that the science itself on the flu vaccine shows it does virtually nothing to protect you? Here’s why you should look to the evidence and not the media for guidance this cold and flu season… Though the media and the government keep telling you to get the flu shot, the highly respected Cochrane…

Stress is an insidious condition that slowly but surely tears down your quality of life. The fact that your thoughts can create or destroy your health is reason enough to closely monitor what your mind dwells upon on a daily basis. Get a head start on promoting good thoughts and dealing with stress by consuming…

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 of…