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The Young Generation Neck Problem – Text Neck
A Singapore survey of more than 500 young adults aged between 21 and 29 showed that more than 8 in 10 of them spent 3 or more hours on their mobile phones and tablets every day, and 6 in 10 had neck and back pain after using their devices. However, most of those who have the pain are not aware of this “text neck” syndrome.
Tips for Headache Relief
Are you the type that gets headache easily? There are different types of headache, each with different causes. Here are some common types of headache and easy ways to prevent or deal with them.
Keeping “Cool” the TCM Way
Months from June to August can get really hot in tropical Singapore. What do you do to keep yourself cool? Apart from staying in air-conditioned room, what other things can we do so that the heat is not too unbearable?
Chronic and acute pain
What is chronic pain syndrome? Chronic pain syndrome is mostly starts with acute pain. The pain of this injury or sickness lasts longer than 6 months. It becomes chronic pain.
What is Chi Nei Tsang?
Chi Nei Tsang literally means “working the energy of the internal organs”. It was developed by Taoists in ancient China. Chi, our body’s life-force energy, moves through the internal channels, nervous system, blood vessels, and lymph glands.
What is chronic pain?
Chronic painis pain lasting weeks or even months. Doctors often define chronic pain as any pain that lasts for 3 to 6 months or more.
Treating Dizziness with TCM
Nearly all of us would get dizzy spells in our life time. When was the last time you had it?
How can we treat chronic pain?
Some of the ways we can treat chronic pain are by medications, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, nerve blocks or surgery.