The healing power of plants is undeniable. Flowers uplift our mood, promote health and well-being, and nurture us on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. But besides what we can experience with our senses...

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Acupressure, a type of massage, is one of the many types of treatments commonly employed in the Traditional Chinese Medicine healing system. Other types of therapies include acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, exercise, dietary therapy, and more....

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What is acupuncture? According to a definition on Google: Acupuncture is “a system of complementary medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical,...

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are 4 vital substances of life: Qi (pronounced “chee”), Blood, Body Fluids, and Essence. This article will focus on the first one: Qi. So, what is Qi? Qi...

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The heart – arguably one of the most hard-working organs of the body. The heart is a muscle that works non-stop from the time you are in the womb until the day you die. The...

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a vast and comprehensive medical system that was first developed in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago. There are several different therapies that comprise this complex and beautiful system....

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a group of emotional and physical symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur one to two weeks before a menstrual period starts. The most common symptoms include depression, mood...

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In an ideal situation, menstruation should be painless and accompanied by minimal pre- and post-menstrual signs and symptoms. However, for many women, the monthly period can be very uncomfortable. This pain can manifest itself...

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One of the great strengths of Chinese herbal medicine is in being able to balance women’s hormones. Both menopause and pmenopause are treated very effectively using Chinese herbal medicine. What is the difference between menopause...

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Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. Menstrual periods are considered heavy when a woman’s menstrual flow soaks a sanitary pad or tampon every hour for several consecutive...

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