Traditional Wisdom

Tumors have become a common abnormality in modern-day society. While many cancerous tumors have reached an advanced stage by the time they're discovered, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can offer a ...

Mushrooms are strange creatures. Neither plant nor animal, these fungal fruits are in a class all their own. Some species are psychotropic. Others are deadly. For many ancient cultures, even ...

Loss of smell, or anosmia, can significantly impair your quality of life, but options like smell training, alpha-lipoic acid and turmeric may bring back your sense of smell naturally It's ...

Treating palpitations, myocardial infarction, insomnia with acupoints

What do we need for a long and happy life? The answer to this question is emerging from the longest study on happiness conducted by the Harvard Study of Adult ...

Research suggests that this nutritious fruit can do everything from help us lose weight to combat cancer

Many people suffer from persistent autonomic nervous disorders (dysautonomia). In addition to seeking help from Western medicine, they can also try treatment from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The autonomic nervous ...

A critical compound released in pine needle tea offers multiple important benefits

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The ...

Studies of this adaptogen affirm its powerful ability to help us regulate stress hormones, protect our brains

Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects more than 31 million Americans, causing itchiness, rashes, dry skin, scaliness, and skin infections. Anyone who suffers from chronic eczema knows ...

The ancient folk remedy is gathering some research to support its traditional uses

In the 1930s, an interesting natural cancer treatment was proposed as a simple, effective answer to cancer—almost any cancer. This treatment approach is not well known because it is considered ...

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and fifth leading cause of death in men. Diet, lifestyle, environment, and genetics are all regarded as risk factors for this deadly ...

Modern people often have diets high in oil and salt and tend to stay up late. These habits can increase the risk of suffering from the three "highs"—hypertension, high blood cholesterol, ...

Schisandra has been held in high esteem for thousands of years and researchers are beginning to unravel exactly why

On Jan. 12, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of American rock star and the "King of Rock 'n' Roll,” Elvis Presley, died of cardiac arrest—once again arousing public attention to heart ...

Modern life is exhilarating—but living in a fast-paced rhythm also brings worries, stress, tension, anxiety, and even mental exhaustion. People’s desires for personal health within the chaos of life are becoming more ...

Traditional Chinese medicine has important insights on the effects of grief and how to process this emotion

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 ...

Meridians (Jing-Luo in Chinese medicine), are the paths or routes that run “qi” (vital energy) and blood lengthways through the entire body. Meridians connect all the organs, limbs, five sense ...

You may have seen scenes like this in Chinese martial arts movies: The fighter kills the opponent with a single punch. There is in fact truth to this. The human ...

Downward-facing dog is the most ubiquitous pose in yoga. Interestingly, the ancient Chinese art and science of acupuncture can help explain why. This popular yoga pose is the one we ...

While at the Brownstone Institute retreat near Hartford, Connecticut this weekend, I heard Dr. Paul Marik speak on repurposed drugs. Of course, this has been one of my passions since ...

Electronic gadgets play an ever-essential role in our lives, but the blue light from digital devices harms our eyes. The improper physical posture while using electronic devices will also affect ...

When I was studying macrobiotic diet therapy, I said that we should eat food that grows within 31 miles (50 kilometers) of our vicinity. Food produced within this area is ...

  Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. Over time, too much glucose in your blood can cause complications, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, nerve damage, ...