Hair protects the head and scalp and can dispel or preserve heat, depending on the season. Everybody desired healthy hair, but some people have hair which is loose, damaged or slow growing. Some people are born bald, and others with a full head of hair. In this article, I will share the Chinese medicine view of hair growth. read more »
The human skin is the body’s largest organ. There are a significant number of individuals who contract skin diseases. Some skin diseases are acute in nature that quickly resolve themselves whilst others come and go. Some are chronic in nature and remain even after several years or decades. Commonly encountered skin diseases include hives, rashes, dermatitis, eczema, pimples/acne, nervous stimulated skin inflammation and dry skin. read more »
Vertigo is a commonly encountered clinical illness. Vertigo has some of the following symptoms: gradual blurred or spinning vision when sitting upright, or unbalanced when standing. Different clinical origins also exhibit different symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, lethargy, irritation, perspiration, tinnitus and reddened face. read more »
Tinnitus is a ringing condition in the inner ear, the ringing frequency can be dissimilar, it can be of high or low pitch, heavy or fine pitch. Some people relate tinnitus to insect sounds or loud airplanes. Many people of varying ages are diagnosed with tinnitus, many of whom are left untreated. The ringing condition comes and goes without notice, especially during the quietest time the ringing becomes more obvious, this can greatly impede one’s life-style, for example, affecting listening ability and sleep, resulting in restlessness whilst sitting up or lying down. read more »
Having a cold (influenza) is a frequently encountered disease. Almost everyone in their lives will experience some form of a cold, whether it occurs a few times or hundreds of times. Having a cold can occur in all four seasons, especially during seasonal changes. read more »