Have you ever wondered why we have certain spices in late fall and winter? I will give you the Chinese answer. The Chinese believe that with the colder weather we need help the stay warm and help digesting the heaver foods available in these seasons. Pumpkin pie is a great example of this. Pumpkin and [...]
Arthritis
May 27, 2010 Leave a Comment
Arthritis is called Bi syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are several types in TCM wind, cold, damp, heat are the main syndromes. There is also skin bi, muscle bi, tendon bi, vessel bi & bone bi which are mostly local & functional ie lifting, extension & flexion . Wind bi is characterized by [...]
