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Due to heredity, lifestyle changes and aging, sensitive skin and skin diseases can be nagging issues for many people. One should try to tackle it using more natural remedies than relying on medication or steroid cream due to its side-effect. Skin … Continue reading
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Tinnitus (Ringing in the ears) could be due to weakness of kidneys, liver,spleen and stomach according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concept.
First of all, we have to understand that the kidneys, liver, spleen and stomach mentioned above are different from the western medicine concept. While western medicine view those as individual organ, TCM sees those as functional system (zhang & fu organ). In LOHAS Meridian Self-Therapy Program conducted by Beacon LOHAS, the 5 element concept was described clearly. Read more about LOHAS Meridian Self-Therapy Program here.
According to the description, Kidney is not only about managing urination but also related to ear, hair, bone, reproductive system and fearful emotion. It is also important to note that TCM view human being and disease in a very holistic (comprehensive) way. One disease could be due to a few contributing factors. Thus, ringing in the ear could be mainly due to kidney but also involve other functional system, spleen, liver and stomach.
For our body to function at optimum health, good Qi and Blood circulation is vital. Lacking of Qi and Blood flow to our internal organs and body parts will result in deterioration of body function, including hearing issue. Liver in charge of storing of blood and spleen controls the blood flow. Kidney promote Qi and Blood flow to the ear. (You can imagine Liver is like our water dam and Spleen is the water utility authority that manage the water flow. Both have to work hand in hand to ensure smooth supply of water to various housing estate).
Thus, it is vital to ensure the smooth flow of Qi & Blood to different parts of body system. For example, in LOHAS Meridian Self-Therapy Program, participants were taught to take care of the 12 meridians (including the zhang & fu organs) in a simple and effective way through low intensity exercises and stretching. On top of the exercise, we were taught lifestyle that helps our meridian and how to use simple and useful daily activity to improve the Qi & Blood flow.
One of the favorite things all of like is soaking our leg with warm water. It helps promote the blood circulation and as the results, we are more relax, improve sleeping quality and also helps to improve energy level.
One simple trick to manage the ringing problem due to emotional stress, anger or anxiety is gently pull our our earlobe and massage the bone behind our ear lobe.
It’s is also important to take care of our daily food and cut down intake of alcohol, spicy and deep-fried food as these will increase liver fire which will affect not only hearing but also other body function such as skin issues.
Many people wish to retire early and sitting besides the beach to do nothing.
However, from the news article that mentioned Hong Kong people live longer, may be we got to think twice when and how are we going to retire?
Some of the attribute why Hong Kongers are the top in the longest-living people could be due to the following reasons
1) Easy access to modern health care,
2) Keeping Busy
3) Traditional Cantonese cuisine
4) mahjong game.
One key attribute will be keeping ourselves busy and active. Hong Kong does not have statutory retirement age. Many choose to work as long as possible. This keep their mind and physical body active.
Taking example of the richest man in Hong Kong, Li Ka-shing, working at the age of 84. One shouldn’t consider retire early whether rich or poor.
Having arthritis pain and wonder what natural remedies you can adopt in 
your life style?
Here are some suggestions that can spice up your meal and reduce the potential pain due to arthritis.
1) Garlic contains sulphur compounds that are believed to have anti-inflammatory.
2) Turmeric which contains curcumin that is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties.
3) Ginger has been widely used in Asian daily meal preparation. It is also used in Ayurvedic (Indian), Chinese and Japanese medicine.
4) Cumin is the dried seed of the herb cuminum cyminum,
from the parsley
family. It contains thymoquinone, a powerful antioxidant that appears to reduce inflammation.
5) Chillis contain capsaicin, which is thought to be anti-inflammatory and to stimulate the release of endorphins that has pain relieving effects.
6) Basil contains a volatile oil called eugenol which could have anti-inflammatory properties similar to those found in aspirin.
Studies has shown that people who take control of their treatment and actively manage their arthritis experience lesser pain and function better.
Healthy & Fit with
LOHAS Meridian Exercise TM
LOHAS Meridian ExerciseTM is an enhanced version of the normal meridian exercise which has been widely practised locally and overseas.
LOHAS Meridian ExerciseTM is a simple and effective exercise and strokes which is suitable for participants of all ages (from young kids to the elderly,). By practising this exercise regularly, it helps to:-
“I practise meridian exercise deligently everyday now because I was able to relieve my tennis elbow situation. I feel good that I no longer need the injection anymore”, Mdm Aw, July 2010
In this session, participants will learn and practice:-
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– Understanding of our meridian system.
– How meridian system relates to common illnesses. – Practise LOHAS Meridian ExerciseTM routine to improve Qi and blood circulation. – Improve immune system and vitality. -Participants will also learn many important acupressure points and its health benefit. – Participants will practise mindfulness and focusing technique during exercise. – Relax, refresh and recharge to start your day with energy.
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“5 mins a day ~ Healthy and Active Always” -pengtatt
The uniqueness of LOHAS Meridian ExerciseTM is that it focuses on mind-body-soul wellness. The exercises not only strengthen the physics, it also helps the participants to focus better and managing the stress at a comfortable level. It only takes 5 minute a day to practise this.
What our participants said:
“I think the meridian tapping does make a different. I used to feel stiff neck and shoulder – may be due to my siting posture- and my calves used to feel sore at night. Now I don’t feel it anymore” – Rachel, July 2010
“After seeing Rachel slimmed down practising meridian exercise within 2 weeks. We are all inspired to follow her” Monical, July 2010
“After practising the LOHAS Meridian Exercise for a week, my sinus problem has improved alot. I managed to cut down the runny nose table within a week.” Rosaline, Jan 2011
“I was able to sleep better after practising this simple techniques. Just 5 mins a day”, Irene, retiree, Jan 2011
“I am amazed by this simple technique. It helped me to relieve my long term digestion issue. I no longer feel aches and pains or water retention. I wear smaller size of dress. Most of all, I am less reliance on my gluten medication.” Lay Har, 20 Feb 2011.
“I practise the simple techniques twice a day, it doesn’t take much of my time. I saw tremendous improvement in my bowel system. I no longer need to take health supplement. This help me save $83 every month. Awesome”, Betty, Trainer, 27 Mar 2011
“I have been practising the LOHAS-ME diligently and I found that my waist line had reduce. Now I can wear M-size dress. My fatty liver condition has improved a lot. I am very happy with the result”, Rosaline, 27 May 2011.
Below is an article I email to my weight management participants
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Dear Autopilot Slimming participants,
Some interesting finding from Northwestern Medicine study Sleep Late = Weight Gain
The research findings could be relevant to people who are not very successful in losing weight, Zee said.
“The study suggests regulating the timing of eating and sleep could improve the effectiveness of weight management programs,” she said.
The findings also have relevance for night-shift workers, who eat at the wrong time of day related to their bodies’ circadian rhythms.
“It’s midnight, but they’re eating lunch,” Zee said. “Their risk for obesity as well as cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and gastrointestinal disorders is higher.”
In fact, there is another article mentioning that sleeping late cause hormonal changes that will induce overeating during day time.
For late sleeper, may be you can consider to do adjustment on your sleeping habit now 🙂
If you like some more tips, do drop me an email.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), some of the daily food can be considered as herbs as well, and vice versa.
One of a common food which is widely used in our daily cooking is ginger.
Ginger provide “yang” energy to the body. In an Chinese old saying, “a male cannot afford not to take ginger within 100 days”, says a lot about the importance of ginger.
Ginger can be stirred fried with vegetable to create the nice aroma.
For somebody have flu or cold, it is good to have a bowl of porridge together with slices of ginger and pepper. It that person perspire after that bowl of hot porridge with ginger, chances are he or she will recover sooner.
Another common remedy for cough or cold is to put two slices of ginger into coke. Heat up the coke for a while. This serves a good drink for cough and cold.