Have you heard of Moringa? I haven’t. Just last week, Well and Good released the “Top 18 trends of 2018 are here!”. That got me a little excited and the first one was on Moringa, saying that “If you like turmeric, you’re going to love moringa”, so I decided to read more about it. It seems like […]
Month: December 2017
Caution: Sugar ahead. Sweet talk with my Spleen
Log cakes, Christmas cookies, rum and syrup soaked fruit cake (my favourite!) is everywhere. Usually I don’t have a sweet tooth but I know many of my clients have difficulty cutting down on sugar. They even say that sugar is as addictive as heroin…. I think it’s a little extreme to say that it is […]
How to Live up to your Liver
“Only 12 days to Christmas, my true love said to me~” I hope everyone is having a great time with all the parties and not stressing out too much on the Christmas gifts shopping! Well, if you are having a little too much booze or stressed out, your Liver may be stressed out too. […]
What’s your Tongue sign?
When you usually go to a Western doctor, they ask you to “Ah” and they’ll check your tonsils,whether they are red and inflammed. But, at a TCM clinic, your practitioner will ask you to “Bleh” and stick out your tongue. Why? What’s so magical about my tongue? They don’t shine bright like a diamond. […]
Why is my physician so interested in my poop?
Before you start reading, make sure you’re not eating anything as today’s topic may not be the most glamorous topic. It’s about Business No.2, the poop. Ready? When you visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic to consult a physician or an acupuncturist, they’ll most likely ask you many questions. After the mini “interrogation” session […]