In the conventional world, fast is always revered as good. Fast foods, pharmaceutical drugs, machinery, robots, computers, even speed dating are created as a result of the chase for such assumed goodness in the delusion of speed and spontaneity. It is as if we are always rushing for some things, some results, some actions. As if achieving everything within the shortest period of time is the main goal we should strive for everyday. Feeling full fast, getting healthy fast, earning money fast, getting into relationships fast. One of my teachers joked that since we wanted everything fast, are ..read more

Recurrent miscarriage is defined as having 3 or more early (first trimester) miscarriages. Miscarriages are devastating and having multiple miscarriages is often a very traumatic experience.  Book Appointment Western Medicine Perspective on Recurrent Miscarriages In a certain way, miscarriage is usually nature’s way of getting rid of conceptions that will not result in healthy babies. Generally speaking, healthy babies don’t just miscarry, though there are some factors that may cause that to happen. Western Medicine Causes of Recurrent Miscarriages 1. Abnormal chromosomes Development o ..read more

We are now in the solar term of Summer Solstice which marks the half point mark of the year. The Summer Solstice marks an important time in the Chinese calendar, which signals the beginning of summer and the heightening of Yang energy. What should we do from a Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view during Summer Solstice? Foods to take during Summer Solstice According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang energy is heightened during the Summer Solstice. Therefore it is important to maintain the balance of Yin and Yang energy during this period to avoid being destabilized by too much ..read more

Porn addiction refers to an emotional dependence on pornography that interferes with daily life, relationships, and even the ability to function. A person may become dissatisfied with their own sex life or engage in risky behaviors, such as using porn at work. This type of addiction may be quite common. Some doctors consider porn addiction to be part of a hypersexual disorder which is a term that includes behaviors such as excessive masturbation. Book Appointment Signs of Pornography Addiction Porn addiction remains a controversial issue, with some research suggesting that it is ..read more

We are into the Summer Solstice solar term now and in astrological terms, the Summer Solstice marks the beginning of Summer. It also marks the half point of the year.     Half is a beautiful concept. It is the key concept for the workings of the universe and everything in it.   Quoting a chapter The World is Half and Half in my Inner Practice Book 1:   “The world we are in is half and half. Half day, half night. Half bright, half dark. Half beautiful, half ugly. Half yin, half yang. Half land, half sea. Half good people, half bad people. Half poor, half rich. And the l ..read more

Nomenclature: English name/meaning: Eight Winds Chinese name: Ba Feng Chinese pinyin:  八风   Location: Eight points on the dorsum of the foot, in the depression on the webs between the toes, proximal to the margins of the webs. Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits: Clears excessive heat Dissipates swelling Expels Wind Calms Heart Scientific Benefits: Treats beri beri Treats toe pain, redness, swelling of the dorsum of the foot Alleviates anxiety Regulates menstruation Book Appointment Spirituality Fact: Ba Feng are found under the group of extra points, meaning ..read more

Dryness is one of the six external pathogenic factors of disease. It is the main factor of the climate of summer and autumn when the weather presents as a state of lack in moisture. It is, however, also common in artificial indoor environments such as air-conditioned or buildings with central heating. Dryness mainly affects the Lungs through the channels of mouth and nose. Dryness can also result from internal Yin deficiency condition especially in the Spleen and Stomach. There are generally two kinds of Dryness: Warm Dryness occurs most commonly in Late Summer and Early Autumn while Cool ..read more

Book Appointment TCM Nature: Neutral TCM Taste: Bitter, sweet, astringent TCM Meridian Affinity: Lung, Liver, Stomach, Spleen, Bladder Benefits: ·       Tonifies Yin ·       Clears Heat ·       Stimulates contraction of bodily tissues with astringent property ·       Soothes skin ·       Stops bleeding ·       Eases inflammation in stomach ·       Treats fever that causes diarrhoe ..read more

If you are having a hard time now. If you are in pain and suffering now. If your life is unsatisfactory and unhappy now,   You must rejoice.   受苦是了苦，享福是消福 As the ancient saying goes, “Taking hardships is clearing obstacles. Enjoyment of blessings is the elimination of blessings." 人无寿夭，禄尽则亡 The fortune and blessings of each person are just like the deposits in the bank of happiness. There are just so many blessings that a person can enjoy in this life. If you enjoy them too early or squander them wantonly, they will be gone early. And the tabooest thing in life is actually perfect ..read more

Nomenclature: English name/meaning: Eight Pathogens Chinese name: Ba Xie Chinese pinyin:  八邪   Location: With a loose fist, the eight points are located on the dorsum of the hand, at the junction of the red and white skin of hand webs. Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits: Clears excessive heat Dissipates swelling Expels Wind and Dampness Invigorates the Blood Calms Heart Scientific Benefits: Treats snake bite Treats swelling, numbness and pain at the dorsum of the hand Alleviates eye pain Book Appointment Spirituality Fact: Ba Xie are found under the group of ..read more