Chronic Illness

For five months, Richard*, who had a 20-year history of diabetes, experienced numbing, burning, and tingling sensations in his lower limbs. By the time...

So how does traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) seek to restore a body that’s clogged up with cholesterol? The main goal is to undo blockages...

Cholesterol is often called the ‘silent killer’, showing no outward sign, but accumulating along the arteries, and increasing the risk of heart disease and...

Ayurvedic practice involves a kapha-pacifying routine, which includes daily exercise, sufficient sleep and regular meals to metabolise fat, create healthy cholesterol and improve circulation....

Dr Tan Hong Chang, Associate Consultant in the Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, explains that the human body is a cholesterol factory as...

According to the 2010 National Health Survey published in 2011, more than one in six Singaporeans aged 18–69 suffer from high total blood cholesterol....

Life Lesson Blessed with a solid build and bulging biceps, the ruddy-faced Kheng, an entrepreneur in his mid-30s, looks like he’s in the pink...

According to the World Health Organisation, more people die annually from cardiovascular diseases than from any other cause. Out of various types of cardiovascular...

Whether you believe in the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) or swear by Western science, there are several modalities to treat heart disease....

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), heart disease may be caused by either deficiency or excess patterns. Treatment principles vary as every person has a...

A Hong Kong Hospital Authority-commissioned study shows that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is as effective and can even alleviate the side-effects of mainstream weight-loss...

For the first time in human history, the world has more overweight than underweight people. Today, more than 1.9 billion people worldwide are obese...

In tradition Chinese medicine (TCM), there are five types of body constitution associated with obesity. For each type, this article lists the symptoms and...

There is a reason why more and more conventional oncologists are working with traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunct therapy for their patients. Find...

Undergoing conventional cancer therapy is like using a cannon to kill a mosquito: collateral damage to healthy cells is inevitable. Modalities under Complementary and...

Table of Contents Understanding Cholesterol Benefits of Detox Tea Detox Tea for Cholesterol Detox teas do more than help you relax from everyday stresses...

Table of Contents A Guide to Getting Rid of LDL Cholesterol Naturally Reducing the Levels of LDL Cholesterol with Herbal Remedies You may already...

Table of Contents What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes Diet Managing Type 2 Diabetes with TCMRemedies Diabetes has become a global epidemic....

Table of Contents Myth #1: Cardiovascular Disease is a Man's Problem Myth #2: Young Adults are Safe from Cardiovascular Diseases Myth #3: Cardiac Arrest...

Table of Contents What is the Function of the Heart? How to Prevent Heart Disease Have you ever thought about the heart function and...

Table of Contents Understanding Your Cholesterol Levels How Do You Measure Cholesterol Levels? What Factors Influence Cholesterol Levels? How To Keep Your Cholesterol Levels...