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I’m a TCM Practitioner. Here’s My Daily Coffee Routine.

I’m a TCM Practitioner. Here’s My Daily Coffee Routine.

Enjoying coffee in moderation can benefit your health when you pay attention to how much you drink and when.

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A TCM Doctor Reveals His Secrets to Staying Healthy After 60

A TCM Doctor Reveals His Secrets to Staying Healthy After 60

A TCM doctor shares his approach to healthy aging: slow down, simplify life, and find your way to a healthier body and a lighter heart.

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Why the Belly Gets Bigger With Age–TCM Approaches That May Help

Why the Belly Gets Bigger With Age–TCM Approaches That May Help

The timing of certain foods, specific exercises, and acupressure can help restore the body's metabolic balance.

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An 11-Minute Stretch Routine to Nourish Your Digestive System

An 11-Minute Stretch Routine to Nourish Your Digestive System

Movement is as important as a healthy diet for a well functioning digestive system.

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Fall Foods That Nourish the Body Through Colder Weather

Fall Foods That Nourish the Body Through Colder Weather

Seasonal produce supports immunity, hydration, and gut health as temperatures fall.

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1 in 3 Older Adults Have Difficulty Walking: 3 Leg Movements That Offer Similar Benefits

1 in 3 Older Adults Have Difficulty Walking: 3 Leg Movements That Offer Similar Benefits

Even with limited mobility, lower-body exercises can benefit overall health.

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When the Body Still Feels the Past: Ways to Heal From Trauma

When the Body Still Feels the Past: Ways to Heal From Trauma

Healing may begin by listening to the body, where trauma, emotions, and memories can linger long after the danger has passed.

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Why Echinacea Remains a Go-to Remedy for Colds

Why Echinacea Remains a Go-to Remedy for Colds

Echinacea has a long history of use and is one of the most popular herbal remedies in the world.

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Improve Your Golf Swing With This 10-Minute Oblique Workout

Improve Your Golf Swing With This 10-Minute Oblique Workout

Strong obliques do more than define your waistline–they power your body's rotation and keep you stable through every move.

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Horseradish: An Ancient Remedy With Modern Antibacterial Potential

Horseradish: An Ancient Remedy With Modern Antibacterial Potential

Long used in herbal traditions, horseradish is drawing attention for urinary tract support—and can be prepared as a simple homemade tincture.

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A 2nd Lung Tumor Changed How This Doctor Approached His Health

A 2nd Lung Tumor Changed How This Doctor Approached His Health

Dr. Tsai Song-yen fought back against lung cancer by transforming his daily life, from exercise and diet to sleep habits and emotional well-being.

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The Most Important Lifestyle Factors for Autoimmune Disease

The Most Important Lifestyle Factors for Autoimmune Disease

Lifestyle and diet have played a critical role in autoimmune diseases.

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Everyday Habits That Could Put Your Kidneys at Risk

Everyday Habits That Could Put Your Kidneys at Risk

Moldy foods and foods contaminated with heavy metals can damage kidney function.

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5 Ways to Counter the Effects of Prolonged Sitting

5 Ways to Counter the Effects of Prolonged Sitting

Prolonged sitting can have wide-ranging effects on the body, influencing the nerves, brain, and metabolism.

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Passionflower: A Nerve-Calming Herb for Sleep, Anxiety, and Pain

Passionflower: A Nerve-Calming Herb for Sleep, Anxiety, and Pain

An herbalist explains how passionflower may ease racing thoughts and support rest.

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The Will to Recover: 3 Ways to Support the Body’s Healing

The Will to Recover: 3 Ways to Support the Body’s Healing

A sense of purpose combined with relaxation, focus, and consistency can help the body move toward a more stable state.

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What Your Face May Reveal About Lung Health, According to TCM

What Your Face May Reveal About Lung Health, According to TCM

Some facial changes are viewed differently in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and a few can signal the need for prompt care.

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10 Herbs You Need If You Want to Grow Your Own Home Pharmacy

10 Herbs You Need If You Want to Grow Your Own Home Pharmacy

Common garden herbs can soothe skin, support digestion, calm the nerves, and bring beauty to your home apothecary.

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What Your Complexion May Be Telling You About Your Health

What Your Complexion May Be Telling You About Your Health

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the area around the eyes and the lips may offer clues about a person’s overall health.

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The Benefits of Eating Spicy Foods

The Benefits of Eating Spicy Foods

Spicy foods are often described as “hot,” and that may have to do with how they affect your body.

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Correct Hunchback With a 10-Minute Back-Strengthening Workout  

Correct Hunchback With a 10-Minute Back-Strengthening Workout  

Long hours spent hunched over with a rounded back and collapsed chest may affect the circulation of energy and blood, according to traditional Chinese medicine.

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What Your Knees May Reveal About Your Overall Health

What Your Knees May Reveal About Your Overall Health

Traditional Chinese medicine views the body as interconnected systems and offers treatments that support underlying weakness.

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4 Everyday Positions That Lead to Neck and Back Pain

4 Everyday Positions That Lead to Neck and Back Pain

Becoming aware of sitting positions that compromise spinal health is the first step toward correcting and maintaining proper seated posture.

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I’m a TCM Practitioner. Here Is What I Recommend to Prevent Heart Disease.

I’m a TCM Practitioner. Here Is What I Recommend to Prevent Heart Disease.

Sudden cardiac arrest may seem to occur without warning. However, clinical observations suggest that cardiovascular events are often preceded by early signs.

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Alpha-Gal Syndrome–and the Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of

Alpha-Gal Syndrome–and the Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of

Some families are traveling hundreds of miles to receive a little-known ear acupuncture protocol for red meat allergy.

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The Stress–Cancer Connection: A TCM Doctor’s 2 Strategies for Building Resilience

The Stress–Cancer Connection: A TCM Doctor’s 2 Strategies for Building Resilience

A TCM cancer specialist advises on how to boost the body's cancer-fighting capability.

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Struggling With Constipation? The Problem May Not Be How Much Water You Drink.

Struggling With Constipation? The Problem May Not Be How Much Water You Drink.

Constipation is often linked to poor diet, stress, inactivity, fatigue, or inadequate nourishment.

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