Category: TCM

Tossing and turning at night? Never settling into a deep sleep and waking up sporadically throughout the night? You are not alone. Studies estimated that 10% to 15% of the adult population suffers from insomnia. (more…)

Whenever the last 3 months of the year approaches, many of us becoming stressed with reports, numbers, results, and perhaps failures. Whether we are doing sales, accounts, warehousing, or even managing our own businesses large and small, the impending year-end period is always blood curdling. With mounting work nearer the end of the year, it only worsens our stress as we tend to neglect time on exercise, proper nutrition, or even sleep. (more…)

In every pandemic of history, from the Plague, to SARS, and now COVID-19, humans have braved past these dreadful events armed with a healthy immune system and an element of luck (or blessing). (more…)

Everyone hopes COVID-19 is not here to stay. However, whether it is COVID-19 or a bout of flu or just a simple cold, the best weapon is still our immune system. What does it mean to have a good immune system according to TCM? (more…)

Eczema is a non-contagious condition where the skin becomes red, itching, with little blisters which gives out clear liquid when broken, followed by crusting, and later, scaling and thickening of skin and pigmentation. It often appears on the arms, legs (especially the inner creases of arms and legs), palms, face and neck. Itch from eczema can be severe and can interrupt sleep. Upon scratching, broken skin can lead to infection. (more…)

What is Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)? HFMD is a viral infection common among children, though it can also infect adults. Children below 5 years old are more susceptible. (more…)

If you use the computer or handphone for long hours, or do work that requires you to focus and strain your eyes for long periods, you are most likely to suffer from tired eyes from time to time. Here are some ways you can help yourself to relieve eye strain and eye fatigue. (more…)

What a breast-feeding mother eats is as important as a pregnant mother. The nutrients go directly to the baby and affects the baby’s health, growth and development. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are certain practicesthat the breast-feeding mother ought to observe. (more…)