Copy of New Doctor & Therapist in the Body & Soul Team!
Shane Chen is a Doctor for Traditional Chinese Medicine and an Acupuncturist. He is an internal medicine expert and treats various diseases such as digestive and respiratory diseases. He is also specialized in pain management. He offers consultations in our Hongmei Road Clinic- Hongqiao. Claire Lin is a Child Psychologist with more than 16 years of experience in counseling and training. She focuses on treating children suffering from various disorders through...
Copy of Blog: Mind-Body Connections
As an osteopath, people come to me because of aches and pains and I treat their physical issues, whether from trauma, overuse, postural distortion, or old injuries. However, not all pain a patient feels is physical. Sometimes the pain comes from an emotional source, and we may greatly underestimate the role of emotion in all pain. During physical trauma, the person’s emotional state at that moment becomes part of the whole...
Copy of New articles online: Cooling Foods and Joint Work
This month our dietitian Ben Xie writes about "Cooling Foods" and how to take advantage of the TCM principles to help you keep cool during the warm season. And Shannon Martin interviews our chiropractor Herman Szeto to understand what his work is all about in the article "Joint Work" - enjoy your reading! You can find these articles and many more in our "press articles" section. ...
Blog: Health Problems that Love Shanghai Summers
Fungus, digestive issues and skin problems/rashes - read Doris' tips on how to deal with it during the Shanghai summer. Plus: a great recipe that helps with constipation and strengthens digestion. Read on ...
Blog: Health Problems that Love Shanghai Summers
Fungus, digestive issues and skin problems/rashes - read Doris' tips on how to deal with it during the Shanghai summer. Plus: a great recipe that helps with constipation and strengthens digestion. Read on ...
Blog: When the tongue speaks for your body
The human tongue is seen as a “map” of the internal body, standing not only for the blood and Qi fluency, but also for the harmony of all organs. Each part of the tongue mirrors an organical system according to the five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). But how can someone come up with a diagnosis just by looking at a person’s tongue? Read on ...
Blog: When the tongue speaks for your body
The human tongue is seen as a “map” of the internal body, standing not only for the blood and Qi fluency, but also for the harmony of all organs. Each part of the tongue mirrors an organical system according to the five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water). But how can someone come up with a diagnosis just by looking at a person’s tongue? Read on ...
New Blogs: Psycho-Oncology and Lymphatic Drainage
Paula van Grieken Ferrer: "Over the years, I have worked with many cancer patients and families as a Clinical Psychologist and have seen the benefits of emotional support and psychological management techniques. The field of psycho-oncology, founded in the 1980s, is developing to further help patients fighting cancer (and adjusting after treatment), as well to better understand the links between the psychosocial and physical aspects of disease." Read on ...
Blog: Mind-Body Connections
As an osteopath, people come to me because of aches and pains and I treat their physical issues, whether from trauma, overuse, postural distortion, or old injuries. However, not all pain a patient feels is physical. Sometimes the pain comes from an emotional source, and we may greatly underestimate the role of emotion in all pain. During physical trauma, the person’s emotional state at that moment becomes part of the whole...
Blog: “Ergonomics and Back Pain Tips”
It is common to feel tired and restless after a long day at the office. You might start to experience small pains in your lower back, legs and neck when seated for long periods. You might feel a headache coming on and experience tension in your neck and tired eyes. Your body is signaling that you’ve been sitting too long in one position (or in the incorrect position). Over time,...