circulation

Venison, organ weakness and fatigue syndrome

Food & Diet Therapy, Men’s Health, Stress, Sleep & Fatigue 18 July, 2011 0

In ancient times, in Northern China, the emperor family hunted deer in the forest which is a very popular event that brought joy to the empire. Deer is not only hunted but they enjoy the deer as a delicacy, usually the wealthy chinese could enjoy the meat in the past as it was very rare […]

Spring onions and winter cold

Allergy & Immunity, Food & Diet Therapy, Pain & Circulation 1 July, 2011 0

Most of the time Spring Onion is used in cooking to add taste to a dish. There are even certain foods which we tend to cook with onion to enhance the flavour. Spring Onion not only adds taste to food but is also a very convenient herb in Chinese medicine to be used for certain […]

Cherry and arthritis

Food & Diet Therapy, Pain & Circulation, Senior’s Health 26 December, 2010 0

Cherry is one of the popular foods to eat during Christmas. It looks beautiful, red, attractive and delicious. Cherries can make Christmas lunch and dinner a colourful and cheerful occasion. The Chinese have a song about cherries; it is a delicious fruit but a difficult tree to plant. But did you know about the health […]

Chestnuts benefit lower back and leg pain

Children’s Health, Food & Diet Therapy, Pain & Circulation, Senior’s Health 11 August, 2010 2

It is during the Australian winter that I write this article. I find that many shops and supermarkets sell chestnuts. Chestnuts have a dark brown husk varying from a small round (like the size of the tip of your thumb) to large chestnuts (being the size of a whole walnut). Every time I see the […]

Ginger Helps to Improve Circulation

Digestive Health, Food & Diet Therapy, Women’s Health 30 November, 2009 1

Most people know of ginger as being a very important ingredient in our kitchens, however many people don’t know that ginger also is very helpful in our general health and in balancing our bodies yin and yang. 1) Ginger helps the body in dispelling the cold. Chinese medicine considers ginger as being a mild sweet […]

Chives for cold feet and impotence

Food & Diet Therapy, Men’s Health 9 July, 2009 0

Many people plant chives in the backyard as it is a plant easy to grow, especially in summer they will thrive very quickly. When the plant is mature, cutting the chives and using them in dishes, does not require the plant to be replanted. Chives are a very green and lush plant that is not […]

Cabbage and circulation around the joints

Food & Diet Therapy 8 July, 2009 2

Cabbage is a very popular vegetable throughout the world and it is available in every season. Cabbage is available in purple and white. Many families eat cabbage a few times a week. Did you know, Traditional Chinese Medicine highly recommends eating cabbage as it greatly benefits your health. 1. Health effects of Cabbage Chinese Medicine, […]