Ping Ming Health

Majority of individuals surpassing the age of 60 will be entering senescence, a thousand years ago Chinese medicine has enormous research relating to food consumed by elderly, suggested rational and healthy eating habits. Eating has direct importance to one’s growth and health, and good eating habits throughout the different age groups are crucial to a healthy constitution. read more »

Reports are indicating that dementia is becoming more and more common, affecting 1 in 8 people over 65 years and 1 in 4 people over 85 years of age. The gradual loss of memory and inability to carry out day-to-day functions not only has a terrible impact upon the sufferer but is extremely difficult on family and carers. read more »

Oedema is the retention of fluids under the skin, which can occur around the face, limbs and abdomen. It is also commonly referred to as swelling or puffiness of the skin and body. In Chinese medicine the Spleen and Kidney are the major organs responsible for transforming, transporting and excreting fluids in the body. When these organs are weak or out of balance they are unable to process fluids properly and oedema results. read more »