Traditional Chinese Medicine – Page 4

Lower Back Pain Management

What is Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain (LBP) has become increasingly prevalent and affects people from all walks of life. It is characterised by pain localised in the region between the lower margins of the 12th rib and the gluteal fold. LBP is commonly associated with our lumbar vertebrae or the muscles and nerves […]

#Back, #Exercises & Stretches, #Food

PULSE Your Tea Series: Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum Teas are what we would usually be told to drink when you feel like you are getting heaty (上火). For example, when you feel an oncoming sore throat, dry mouth, acne outbreak or when your eyes feel tired and sore. However, there are many kinds of chrysanthemum flowers out there in the market and […]

#Food, #Lifestyle

Managing Stress the TCM Way

Stress is an all too familiar part of life in Singapore. According to the 2019 Cigna 360 Well-Being Survey, a staggering 92 per cent of working Singaporeans reported feeling stressed at work, highlighting the prevalence of stress in today’s society. … Managing Stress the TCM WayRead More »

#Food, #General Health, #Insomnia, #Stress, #Well-being, #Women's Health

Managing Cholesterol with TCM

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance and it is a crucial building block in cell membranes. Cholesterol comes from two sources. Your liver makes about 80% of the cholesterol you need to stay healthy. The remaining 20% of the cholesterol in your body comes from the food you eat. … Managing Cholesterol with […]

#Cholesterol, #Food, #General Health, #Well-being

TCM Tips for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis (Mommy Wrist)

What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis; also commonly known as “Mother’s Hand” (妈妈手) or “Mommy Wrist”; is a painful condition affecting the tendons around the base on the thumb side of your wrist. It occurs when there is inflammation in the tenosynovium and tendons in the wrist. … TCM Tips for De Quervain’s […]

#Pain & Injury, #Women's Health

The Importance of Sleep and Consequences of Inadequate Sleep

Have you ever wondered why we need sleep? Is there a primary function of sleep? Or does sleep serve many functions? In modern society today, most people do not get enough rest. We can stay up all night to work, study, or have fun and neglect sleep. However, most people do not know that a […]

#General Health, #Insomnia, #Stress, #Well-being

Boosting Immunity with TCM

As the age-old TCM adage goes, “正气存内，邪不可干”. In summary, what this tells us is that as long as our body’s immunity is strong enough, we should be shielded from any pathogens that would otherwise cause us to become ill. Even with precautionary measures like practising good personal hygiene and wearing masks, a compromised immune system […]

#Food, #General Health, #Immunity, #Well-being