Why do so many people suffer from shoulder pain?
Why is shoulder pain so common? Shoulder pain and dysfunction is one of the most common complaints we see. Perhaps only neck pain and low back pain are more frequently seen. There are many reasons why so many people experience shoulder pain. The first is the shoulder is a very complex joint and is made up of at least four individual joints. As a general rule, the more complex something is,...
Meet the TCM Doctor: Serena Yang
Serena received her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), majoring in Chinese medicine and acupuncture. She specializes in gynecological disorders, dysmenorrhea, PMS, menopausal symptoms, uterine myomas, PID, and infertility. Serena also specializes in acupuncture that deals with all sorts of body pains and traditional Chinese internal medicine for conditions such as insomnia, headaches, anxiety, digestive disorder, etc. She uses a combination of herbal...
24 Chinese Solar Terms – Jing’Zhe （惊蛰）
24 Chinese Solar Terms - Jing'Zhe （惊蛰）, March 5, 2020. As the third in the order of the 24 solar terms, this is the time the hibernation ends. ...
Body & Soul Medical Clinic is resume work!
We are happy to announce that Body & Soul Medical Clinic Downtown and Minhang are coming back! For any future appointment, please contact Body & Soul Medical Clinics WeChat or online booking! The whole Body & Soul Team wishes you "Stay healthy! Stay happy!" Body & Soul Medical Clinics - Downtown Clinic & Lifestyle Center 上海市黄浦区西藏南路760号安基大厦1405室 Anji Plaza 14th floor, 760 South Xizang Road (Crossing Jianguo Road) 200000 Shanghai, Huangpu District TEL: (+86 21) 63455101 Email: huangpu@bodyandsoul.com.cn Body &...
Natural Solutions for Allergy Sufferers in This Outbreak Season
“I have a cough and running nose lately, does it mean I am infected by the new coronavirus Covid-19?” At this moment of winter to spring transition, we are facing allergy season along with a high incidence of influenza and the new type of coronavirus outbreak across the country, which is inevitably causing anxiety and fear among the general public. What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus Covid-19? According to the...
Important Notice~~~
Dear Body & Soul patients and friends, 尊敬的身浦佳中医门诊部用户, Body & Soul Medical Clinics is going to resume regular opening hours on March 2. 身佳中医门诊部将于3月2日恢复正常问诊。 Please feel free to book your appointment now. 如需预约，请联系我们。 In line with Shanghai city’s escalated plan to contain the spread of COVID-19, and avoid cross infection, all patients and visitors are required to comply with the following preventative measures: 根据上海市防控新型冠状病毒的响应计划，防止交叉感染，所有患者和访客都必须遵守以下预防措施： Please bring your own face mask and wear it at all times before...
How TCM help manage your stress and stay healthy?
As we are facing the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak recently, people are living under travel restriction, suggested to work from home, and stay away from crowds. Both, employees and employers are stressed about the new regulations. Besides that, in this tough period Shanghai expats face many sorts of pressure, managing people and goals at work. It’s easy to see why many of us feel stressed. What is Stress? Western medicine describes stress as...
Enhancing your mental health!
Today we are entering into the 3rd week after The Coronavirus outbreak happened and with the measures to contain it (some preventive isolation) the concern about our health and the unknown about when it’ll be finished, most of us have experienced uncertainty, anxiety and sometimes fear. Right now more than ever we need to keep in mind that our mental health is very important to cope with the situation and to create a balanced and harmonious reality. I...
Addressing Back Pain: Physiotherapists’ Tips
As part of our series about treating back pain in Shanghai, Body & Soul practitioners will share how they address back pain and provide some valuable tips for those suffering from this common problem. Previously, Body & Soul’s osteopaths and chiropractor covered how they help with back pain. Today, physiotherapists John Zhong and Dong Yu offer tips to prevent and manage back pain. Resolving the Causes of Back Pain The majority of...