TCM Tips for a JOYFUL SUMMER
Joy, as an emotional state, is seen as a manifestation of the Heart's Qi or energy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). From a TCM perspective, joy is not just happiness, but a feeling of deep satisfaction that comes from living a meaningful life. When we experience joy, ___: o the heart's Qi expands. o we feel light, open, and connected. o it helps to regulate the heart's rhythm. o our blood circulation improves. o it supports the...
Support your child’s digestive system with Tuina (massage)
Pediatric massage is an external Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy which stimulates certain acupuncture points or bodily areas in children to alleviate and prevent pediatric conditions by facilitating the flow of qi and blood while simultaneously optimizing the organs' functions. Chinese pediatric massage is useful for treating children up to 8 years of age. However, the younger the child is, the more effective pediatric massage can be. For supporting children’s gastrointestinal issues,...
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...
Breath Exercise 呼吸训练
During these 3 weeks, more patients recovered from Covid-19, but some of them are still complaining about coughing and shortness of breath.最近我们接触到许多“阳康”患者，他们依然会有咳嗽，呼吸急促，气短等问题。Our physiotherapist recommends they do breathing exercises and progressive full-body activities. 对于其中大部分人，我们的物理治疗师会建议采取一些呼吸训练和循序渐进的全身练习。 Scientists found these exercises helpful for patients who are recovering from Covid-19. 研究表明这些练习可以帮助他们恢复到更好的状态。 Let‘s start with the breathing exercises, shall we？ 让我们一起来从呼吸练习开始吧~ Breath Exercise - Basic [playlist type="video" ids="9603"] Breath Exercise - Intermediate [playlist type="video" ids="9605"] Breath Exercise - Advance [playlist type="video" ids="9607"] ...
Tips to Protect Your Health This Winter
The new policy of Covid-19 has been announced. After 3 years of restrictions in Shanghai, it is mixed blessing. With the easing of restrictions, many people are feeling anxious and stressed at work and in their lives due to the rapidly spreading Omicron strain. However, with proper awareness and prevention, you can help to stay healthy this winter. We hope these helpful tips will work for you. Tips 1. Wearing a mask...
Freeing ourselves from the complex that binds us
Every crisis entails opportunity – the father complex that binds us and how do we break this strain? In “Enough as you are: believe in yourself": we like to think we can accomplish anything if we set our minds to it, still clients such as Valerie came to the clinic citing: anxiety attacks with feelings of inadequacy, rumination, persistent worry were the chief complaints. She further states, there is an inner...
Tired, Exhausted and Running Low On Energy?
Interpretation of the TCM terminology 体虚 (tǐ xū): a sense of general discomfort, suboptimal health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), 体虚 (tǐ xū) is classified into four categories which differ in symptoms and treatment protocol. Take the time to peruse the following to see which category resonates with you. Qi deficiency General symptoms: Shortness of breath, easily fatigued, pale dull complexion, palpitation and chest tightness, low voice/tone, profuse perspiration during light activity,...
Get More Sleep, Lose More Weight
This is part of our “In Medical News” series where Dr. Sara Laudani shares a study or article in recent news and offers some analysis and tips about the news, to help patients stay informed. A randomized study has provided evidence that increased sleep may help with weight loss. Prior research had consistently shown that lack of sleep leads to consuming more calories, though the mechanism behind this relationship is...
Worried about Dementia? Eat More Fiber
This is part of our “In Medical News” series where Dr. Sara Laudani shares a study or article in recent news and offers some analysis and tips about the news, to help patients stay informed. New research shows that eating a high fiber diet (especially soluble fiber) is linked to a lower risk of disabling dementia. The study of 3700 adults found that participants who consumed the most fiber had...
Introduction to TCM Pediatric: 4 Deficiencies
The 4 deficiencies lie within the Yin, Lungs, Spleen and Kidney Yin & Yang Qualities of Yin in relation to Yang are those that are cold, dull, fluid and passive motion. As mentioned, children have pure Yang constitution and Yang. Thus, Yin are relatively low due to the immaturity of body and consumption during growth (Yang process). Lungs The study of Chinese medicine pediatrics states that: Children’s exterior defensive mechanism is not secure, which...