Top 9 Medicine Food List

As we all know that what we choose to eat has profound effects on our overall health. Researches have shown that certain foods may trigger chronic inflammation in the body, while other foods can offer strong medicinal and protective benefits. Think of it this way: food is nature’s medicine without any side effect.

According to our ancestors, foods that are raw, fresh, locally sourced, and organic contain high amounts of vital life force that is essential to all living beings. When you eat foods with high vital energy, you will feel more energized due to their amazing natural healing power.Today, many of us are conditioned to seek drugs when we are trying to resolve a health challenge. The truth is that no drugs can replace the magic of nature and the best medicine comes from nature. Let’s dive into this top food list that has tremendous healing power.

For example, Jujube dates are natural laxatives; they are also a great food choice for those who suffer from anemia due to its rich iron content. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, People with Qi and blood deficiency are prone to constipation, and one of the reasons is that the intestinal motility is weak. Jujube date fits right into the picture, it is rich in fiber and tonify the blood, therefore, regular intake of jujube dates can help prevent constipation.

Cabbage is one of the best vegetables recommended by the World Health Organization and it is known as a “stomach vegetable”. Fresh cabbage juice mixed with honey can promote the healing of stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers.

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Where Are the Hidden Golden Triangles in the Body?

Do you know that there are many hidden triangles in the body that play the key factors for your stamina and immune function? If you are aware of these important areas in the body and take good care of them on a regular basis, you can certainly improve your health and boost your productivity.

Where are these hidden golden triangles in the body and why are they so important? For example, neck golden triangle refers to the area below the posterior occipital bone including the first and second cervical vertebra. It is called the golden triangle because there are many vascular nerves on both sides of this area. If you leave this area open during the cold weather in winter, you are more prone to a cold or cough because this area is very sensitive to the cold temperature. If you want to get rid of a cold, you can also take advantage of this area and rest your neck on a hot water bottle to quickly get rid of a cold or flu especially in winter. These simple self-care tips have been tested by Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years.

Here is another example; the knee golden triangle is formed around the inner side of your knees. There are two tendons on the inner side of the transverse ligament; they are called the semitendinosus semimembranosus tendon. There is a bicep tendon on the outside. More importantly, there are many important acupressure points around this area to support your back and lower limbs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Massaging this area regularly can eliminate knee swelling and joint pain from arthritis, joint sprain, and other causes.

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ADHD Doesn't Exist?

According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from the United States, an estimated 6.4 million children between the ages of four and seventeen have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some people think that ADHD may be established by conventional medicine, but the symptoms of attention-deficit and hyperactivity are real for those individuals who often seek professional treatments because it affects their daily lives.

During my pediatric counseling practice in the past many years, I have noticed that many children who were diagnosed with ADHD are actually very creative from their genetic makeups; I speculate that their creative energy may not be directed properly during the formal education from our current schooling system, which can contribute to their ADHD symptoms. It makes me wonder maybe these children should receive special education to help channel their creative energy more effectively, they can be brilliant artists or excel in other creative works that help harmonize both spheres of the brain and reduce ADHD symptoms.

There are other ways that can help calm ADHD naturally and effectively, maybe we should explore the root cause of ADHD before dumping more drugs on children to suppress the symptoms.

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Harness the Magical Healing Power of the Hand Gestures

People who believe in Buddhism have noticed that the Buddha statues in the temples have a similar hand gesture. Many people may not pay attention to these details. In fact, these mysterious hand gestures have incredible healing power. Why does the specific hand gesture have a magical power? Let’s start with the hand reflection areas. There are 6 meridians in our hands according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, which communicates with the organs and tissues of the whole body. There are about 99 acupressure points in our hands; it is incredible, isn’t it? They can reflect the health status of the whole body. Believe it or not, massaging and stimulating these acupressure points can relieve most health issues in the body.

There are specific hand gestures that not only nourish your liver, but it also tonify the kidneys and strengthens the spleen and stomach meridian channels. They are the natural remedy for liver, gallbladder and kidney diseases, and also gastrointestinal and urinary system diseases.

Nervousness is usually a manifestation of weakness, distraction, and inner instability. Some hand gestures combined with conscious and slow abdominal breathing techniques can quickly reduce anxiety like a safety anchor.

Last but not the least, the energy of pituitary and endocrine glands merges at the tip of the thumb, when we stimulate these centers with the fingers, the two systems will be active. The specific hand gesture can increase memory, promote concentration, reduce insomnia, and reduce mental health-related challenges such as anger and depression.

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How To Relieve Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain and Headaches Quickly?

How To Relieve Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain and Headaches Quickly?

How To Relieve Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain and Headaches Quickly? This is a simple exercise routine from TCM to help relieve shoulder pain, neck pain and headaches quickly.

How Can Your Emotions Make You Sick?

Our bodies respond physically to the way we think and feel because our emotional and physical health is closely linked. Negative emotions can zap our mental energy and negatively affect our body, which leads to health problems. For example, fear and anxiety can create chronic stress in our body, which affects our body's hormone balance, depletes the brain chemicals such as serotonin that is essential for happiness, and damages our immune system. In fact, chronic stress can actually shorten our lifespan. 

People who suffer from headache, fatigue, weakness, or other symptoms often end up being diagnosed with depression, even though they do not report feelings of depression to their doctors. People who are chronically depressed often have physical symptoms, such as constipation, lack of appetite, insomnia or lack of energy. Depression has been shown to increase the risk for chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.

People who are aware of their thoughts and emotions usually have the ability to channel their emotions in a healthy way. They also have a better way to cope with stress. Research has found a link between the positive mental state and improved health, including lower blood pressure, reduced risk for heart disease, healthier weight, better blood sugar levels, and longer life.

Being open to positive change is a key to emotional wellness. The good news is that with awareness and practice, anyone can master emotion management and improve their physical health accordingly.

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