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I originally wrote this in response to a colleague who suggested that the Chinese term for ‘nerve’, 神經 [shénjīng], implied that the Chinese conceived of this concept as meaning: ‘links of transmission (經) of spirit (神)’. Over the years I have shared it wi…

For thousands of years, medicinal herbs and plants have been used to heal and strengthen the body and mind. So much so, in fact, that researchers and scientists have taken great interest in studying their effects in recent decades. And while this has gene…

Black cumin seed oil stops cancer cell activity and can even kill some kinds of cancer cells. Scientific study has demonstrated that black seed oil (Nigella sativa) is a working treatment for cancer in animal research, and can be as effective as anti-canc…

In this 3-minute video, internationally celebrated Qi Gong master, Lee Holden, shares how the practice of Qi Gong can restore balance and movement to the body. He also reveals an easy exercise that anyone can do, to reduce headaches, back pain, and more.…

Sometimes, we do bonkers things to look beautiful and improve our skin, but is sticking needles in your face going too far? Acupuncture, the practice of sticking said needles into your body, is an ancient Chinese medical practice that has been alleged to…

African traditional medicine is the oldest, and perhaps the most assorted, of all therapeutic systems. Africa is considered to be the cradle of mankind with a rich biological and cultural diversity marked by regional differences in healing practices. Afri…

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, to treat or prevent health problems. In t…

Prolonged use of mobile phones, playing games for hours and slouching can affect development of spine, says leading practitioner Lam Chung. Traditional Chinese medicine could hold the key to treating an increasing number of children and teenagers with ab…

If you’ve seen a practitioner of Chinese medicine you’ve probably heard the simple explanation of how it works. Qi (energy) moves through your body along lines of energy called meridians. When it moves smoothly, all is well. When it starts to accumulate i…

Proponents say integrative and holistic treatments such as acupuncture and diet are finally being recognized and accepted by the traditional medical world. There was a time not so long ago when the term “alternative medicine” conjured up visions in many …

It may seem counterintuitive, but there are many instances where science can actually hold us back from new discoveries and knowledge. Unfortunately, mainstream science is quick to discount anything which cannot be physically seen or felt, making notions …

A Chinese scientist who pioneered a malaria treatment for Chinese troops fighting in the Vietnam War has won the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Tu Youyou spearheaded a secret programme set up by Chairman Mao to see if traditional Chinese herbal cures could re…

No health topic is more important, more full of misinformation, and more complex than this one. This report tackles the four most common conditions associated with “heart disease”: hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease, and congestive heart failure…

A new study, published in the journal Science Advances, has revealed how the popular Chinese herbal remedy Huang-Qin (Scutellaria baicalensis) — also known as the Chinese skullcap — produces compounds which may help to treat cancer and liver diseases. Ch…

Your tongue does more than just taste food and articulate words. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it is also a convenient diagnostic tool. Before X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, ancient doctors had other methods to examine the internal health of th…

The traditional Chinese medicine has used the combination of honey and cinnamon for thousands of years, and this mixture has a long tradition of use as a homemade medicine. Honey is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, while cinnamon is one of the …

The study, published in Nature Communications, suggested , slowed weight gain by altering bacteria in the gut. The researchers suggested the mushroom could eventually be used in the treatment of obesity. Experts said the science was good, but putting mu…

The Chinese herb XingPiJieYu has been found to reduce the effects of chronic unpredictable stress, while also improving learning and memory, according to a new study. Depression is a mental health condition characterized by a pervasive low mood and the l…

The year was 1986, and the Chicago Bears were preparing for the Super Bowl. But their star quarterback, the outspoken Jim McMahon, had a left buttock and hip bruise that hampered his throwing and running. Nothing had improved his condition suffered from …

Historical documents written by philosophers, and healers throughout the ages point to the ancient ways of treating depression, one of the most profound and debilitating illnesses one can have. This prominence disease was initially called “melancholia” at…

The Chinese herb XingPiJieYu has been found to reduce the effects of chronic unpredictable stress, while also improving learning and memory, according to a new study. Depression is a mental health condition characterized by a pervasive low mood and the l…