Spirit, Science & Sophistication
A glimpse into the amazing history of Chinese medicine
Although it is common knowledge that Chinese medicine has been utilised for centuries, less is known about its…
Sun Advice--Expose yourself a little
If you have followed the news on vitamin D, you may know that a bit of sun exposure can be good for you. Recent research on vitamin D has shown that…
Zuo yuezi- Sit the Month
Postnatal Recovery- by Paola Campanelli
The depth at which Chinese medicine permeates Taiwanese culture becomes clear when we look at people's awareness of what they can do…
Lung Cancer: www.elsevier.com/locate/lungcan
Oral Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) as an adjuvant treatment during chemotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer: A systematic review
Background: Non-small…
Finding your bearings in Taibei
When you move to a new country, that of finding your bearings and orienteering yourself is not an easy process. It takes time. This is true in both the topographic…
Hay Fever/ Seasonal Rhinitis
Diet and Advice to Reduce Symptoms
Spring is allergy season. Fortunately, Chinese medicine offers an effective treatment for allergic rhinitis by providing both…
Liver fibrosis & Chinese Herbs
Liver fibrosis is a condition of abnormal proliferation of connective tissue due to various types of chronic liver injury often caused by viral infection and chemicals.…
Red Yeast Rice an alternative to Statins for people with high cholesterol & statin-intolerance
High cholesterol. An alternative - In a study held at the University of Pennsylvania scientists have…
TCM benefits 9000 HIV/AIDS sufferers
The Beijing State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine has stated that the pilot program to treat HIV/AIDS with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has…
