The Antidepressants Controversy
The Antidepressant Controversy The widespread use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) as the first-line treatment for depression is clearly not justified by the research; clinical effectiveness is questionable and potentially do not out-weigh the side effects. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the antidepressants recommended as the first-line treatment for the majority of […]
7 Tips for a Healthy Diet
7 Tips for a Healthy Diet The a healthy diet and proper nutrition plays an essential part both in the prevention and recovery of a wide range of chronic illnesses. What is a healthy diet? This is a surprisingly difficult question to answer! There is an incredible amount controversy about what is healthy for a […]
How Does Acupuncture Work?
How does Acupuncture work? This is a question that is often not answered very well. In this article I will briefly discuss the Modern Western Science and Traditional Eastern Philosophy behind the practice of Acupuncture. The use of Acupuncture dates back more than 2000 years and has historically been used to treat a wide range […]
Living With The Rhythms of The Seasons
Living with the rhythms of the seasons is an often ignored aspect of modern Chinese Medicine. This is the idea of adapting ourselves and our lifestyles to the Earth’s natural cycles and the seasons. The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Chinese Medicine (commonly recognised as the key doctrine on the subject) emphasises living in a natural synthesis […]
The Daoist Influence on Chinese Medicine
The theories of Daoism remain to this day the underlying theories of diagnosis and treatment in Chinese Medicine. In this article I will briefly introduce and examine the theories of the San Bao (3 treasures), Yin and Yang and the theory of the Wu Xing (5 elements). The natural and holistic elements of Chinese medicine […]
History of Chinese Medicine
The History of Chinese medicine was intimately connected with the Daoist and Buddhist traditions of China. Chinese Medicine originated from the ancient shamanic practices of ancient China and continued to develop in respect for those principles. The practices of the Wu Yi (shaman doctors) involved highly esoteric arts such as exorcism, healing, dream interpretation and spirit […]
An Introduction to Chinese Medicine
‘In the past people practised the Dao, the way of life… They ate a balanced diet at regular times, arose and retired at regular hours, avoided over stressing their bodies and minds and refrained from over indulgence of all kinds… Because they lived simply these individuals knew contentment.’ These days, people have changed their way […]
