Modern-day life is stimulating, to say the least—and our fast-paced routines may be accompanied by stress, tension, anxiety, and mental exhaustion. For many people, maintaining good physical health in the ...

Chinese medicine practitioners believe in preventing disease and regulating the body through eating certain foods. Since I was a child, when I got sick, my parents always consulted Western doctors. ...

Accidental burns and scalds happen from time to time in daily life. Knowing how to properly treat them in an emergency can prevent infection and scars. Wu Kuo-pin, director of ...

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is caused by thickening and inflammation of the shoulder capsule, which limits mobility. As the condition progresses, movement of the shoulder becomes more difficult ...

A long-time friend of mine suddenly died of a heart attack while using the bathroom at home. I wondered—what caused his heart attack and why did it come on so ...

During the season of cold weather and the continued presence of COVID-19, some people may suffer from persistent coughs and dry skin. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), lung nourishment is ...

Chronic kidney disease is an exceptionally common condition with non-specific symptoms that develop slowly over time. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes of the disease ...

Weight loss is a vital topic throughout the year. How to lose weight fast in the new year?  Dr. Yu Ya-wen, a TCM practitioner and Head of Taiwan Shangxi Clinic ...

Dark circles under the eyes may be a beauty seeker's most challenging facial concern. Appearing in hues of purple, greenish-black, blue, or dark brown, they lend the appearance of fatigue, ...

Staying up late is often the cause of dark circles under the eyes. However, sometimes the appearance of dark circles is a reflection of one’s physical condition. Dr. Liao Wanrong, ...

The Macrobiotic diet incorporates the health characteristics of the Japanese diet and aims to achieve overall balance in life. Macrobiotics emphasizes eating specific foods for optimum health as well as ...

While the world slowly reopens amid the ongoing pandemic, confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections in China are becoming more severe including among younger people, and many have experienced the virus ...

A new wave of COVID-19 is circulating through mainland China, while around the world, the pandemic still lingers. With insufficient medicine supply and healthcare resources in some cities of China, ...

Time honored methods to relieve facial swelling and maintain a healthy complexion

The debate about genetically modified (GM) soybeans has always been controversial. Currently, 90 percent of the soybeans grown in America are genetically modified. Are GM soybeans harmful to the body? ...

Dr. Jonathan Liu, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner with more than 26 years of professional medical experience, shares the story of one of his patients. Ms. Ren, a middle-aged ...

Dry, cold weather can be a factor in constipation, according to traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to aggravating the flow of daily life, constipation can also lead to various diseases. ...

Eczema is a common, intractable skin disease that not only makes people itchy but also affects their appearance. According to a study by the National Eczema Association, more than 30 ...

"Dry eye" is a common condition that occurs when lubrication of the eyes is not adequately provided by the production of tears. Studies have found that in different age groups, ...

Few would dispute that one of the most memorable sporting events in 2022 was the victory of Argentina's soccer team at the Qatar World Cup, led by the Argentine soccer ...

With the soaring number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in China since December 2022, many patients have developed “white lung,” severe pneumonia with bilateral lung lesions reaching 75 percent or more. 1. ...

Beans, belonging to the legume family, are celebrated as tasty, easy to prepare, nutritious, a good meat substitute, and are even sung about as childhood rhymes. What is it about ...

Pelvic misalignment or abnormal pelvic tilt can trigger uncomfortable symptoms such as pain in the lower back, hips, legs, and knees. A sedentary lifestyle, sitting with the legs crossed, and poor ...

Slipped disc is a common affliction of daily life. Sometimes caused by gradual age-related wear, herniation can also occur by improper lifting of heavy objects or lifting while twisting the ...

The human body is designed to adjust its core body temperature and keep us warm whenever the ambient temperature drops. This automatic adjustment, however, can be more arduous for people ...

Chronic back pain is a common ailment, often caused by misuse or overuse of the body in daily activities. It can be an aggravating and even disabling condition, however, traditional ...

A core concept in traditional Chinese medicine