Kid’s Diarrhea in Summer
During summer in Shanghai, the weather is hot and humid. Many mothers are noticing changes in the color, shape, and frequency of their kids' stools. These stools are thin and watery, with an increased frequency. How does TCM understand this and what methods can help kids? Why Are Kids More Prone to Diarrhea in Summer? Pathogeny: Improper feeding: such as excessive consumption of raw, cold, sweet, and greasy foods, and excessive lactation. ...
Chiropractic Treatment: A Solution to Neck Problems
Have you ever experienced neck pain or discomfort? There’s been a tremendous increase in these issues over the past two decades. Ideally, the spine forms a healthy cervical curve in the neck. However, we’re beginning to see a straightened neck or a forward-curved spine in the neck. Much of this comes from our daily patterns, such as bending forward to look at phones and computers. As people are using their phones...
Unlocking the Healing Powers of Acupuncture
Introduction Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that has been in use for thousands of years. It involves inserting thin, sterilized needles into specific points located on different meridians to balance the body’s energy, stimulate healing, and promote relaxation. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various benefits of acupuncture, the reasons why people might be hesitant to try it, and the different techniques and practices associated with this...
Real Self-Care for Mother’s Day: Setting Boundaries
Dear Mothers, As Mother's Day approaches, you will probably receive lots of kind messages and gifts. It may seem as if this is the only day you are seen and validated. Strong family bonds usually are a good sign. However, when they are "too close for comfort”, you often get tangled up in enmeshment in which your identity becomes wrapped up in meeting others' needs. Your life goals are thwarted, which...
Understanding 5 Keys Nutrients for Women’s Health
Body & Soul Medical Clinics cooperates with Ana Terra to join our professional team, as functional nutritionist. Ana Terra is a former volleyball athlete. Since her teenage age, she learned that the way to eat impacts the way she feels and performs. For the past eight years, Ana helped hundreds of clients to achieve their health goals through food and healthy habits. She specializes in women’s health (hormonal health) and recreational and/or professional...
Stop Rusting In The Office
It’s been 3 months already since the official end of the home office, online school and distance learning! How is your body feeling now? Last month, we started to hear more and more of our clients complaining about upcoming back pain again, and some patient groups are starting to suffer from foot pain again. Office workers feel their whole body tense up again after work, etc. Here are some self-checks...
Anger + Liver = ?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body. When the liver is functioning properly, the Qi flows freely, and the body is healthy. In TCM, the liver is believed to be most active during the spring season. This is because the liver is associated with the Wood element, which is also associated with growth and expansion –...