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Eat Them All --- The Marvellous Lotus
Probably the most versatile herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), every part of lotuses (water lily) is edible, extremely nourishing and delicious with medical value! Isn't that lovely? To begin...
Last Solar Eclipse of our lifetime! + Eye Health Tips
Today is April 8th, 2024, the day that the Solar Eclipse will visit the GTA! Did you know that the last time this happened in our region it was 1925?...
A Guide to the Different Materials of Gua Sha Tools
Does the material of Gua Sha really matter? That might be the question haunting you every time when make a decision between this and that. In this post, we are going...
How do you cup at home?
Cupping therapy is a traditional alternative medicine practice that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This therapy has been used for centuries in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine),...
YuShui 雨水 - Second Solar Term of the year
YuShui 雨水 (Rain Water) is the second solar term among the 24 solar terms. Every year around February 19, when the sun's ecliptic longitude reaches 330 degrees, it is YuShui 雨水...
Chinese Tea ABC
Chinese Tea ABC Unlike the teas in western culture, Chinese tea can be categorized into 6 types in terms of the fermentation and processing: 1.Green Tea Longjing,...
Wind Heat (Fēng Rè 風熱） vs Wind Cold(Fēng Hán 風寒)
In order to distinguish between Wind Heat (Fēng Rè 風熱) and Wind Cold (Fēng Hán 風寒), we may need to understand the concept of Wind in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)...
Wen Bu (warming and replenishing)溫補 v.s. Ping Bu（mildly nourishing）平補
As winter is approaching, it's time to take good care of your body by nourishing Yin and strengthening kidney Qi (vital energy) . While cold hands and feet can be...
Rainy Day Remedy
4 ingredients you can use to make a Rainy Day Remedy soup, this has the functions of dispelling dampness, eliminating stagnation, and strengthening the spleen and stomach.
Po Chai Pills v.s. Bao He Wan - a good fight for the post-holiday bloat
While both Po Chai Pills and Bao He Pills can aid with digestive discomfort, their intended uses may vary. Po Chai Pills are often used for acute digestive issues, while Bao He Pills are typically used for mild indigestion and bloating.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Medical Emergencies
When talking about medical emergencies, few people would think of Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, TCM can also be used for emergencies - it has actually been a go-to for practitioners...
Fu Shen vs. Fu Ling - which one you should use for Si Shen Soup
Si Shen Tang(soup) , mild yet effective, is a TCM formula that has been served on the tables of Chinese households for centuries. Four magical ingredients (Shan Yao / Huai...