The common cold is a viral infection that affects millions of people each year. While it is not a serious condition, it can be a major annoyance for anyone suffering from the symptoms of a runny nose, sore throat, headache, cough, and congestion. While there...
Arthritis is a very common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a chronic, degenerative disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Despite the advances in medical research, the traditional treatment options for arthritis are limited and often involve the use of medications...
After Christmas and New Year comes the inevitable January detox such as this year’s “Veganuary”. But is it really a good idea? Finding balance Chinese medicine is all about finding balance and moderation. The body needs to be homeostatic: yin and yang must be balanced. A sudden...
Season – summer Colour – red Sound – laughter Emotion – joy Odour – scorched Taste - bitter Yin organs – heart / heart protector Yang organs – small intestine / triple heater Spirit – the Shen Rules – the blood and circulatory system Sensory organ – the tongue Themes – connection, union, creativity, expression, joy...
Season - spring Colour – green Sound – shout Emotion – anger Odour – rancid Taste – sour Yin organ – Liver Yang organ – Gall Bladder Spirit -The Hun or Ethereal Soul Rules the tendons & the ligaments and manifests in the nails Sensory organ -the eyes Themes - renewal, birth, rebirth, growth, creativity, hopes...