Is “No Chicken when Coughing” Actual Wisdom?
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Don’t you touch that chicken while you’re coughing!” Most of us grew up with this persistent warning echoing through our kitchens. As we grew older, many of us dismissed it as a quaint urban myth—an old wives’ tale that feels out of place in our world of protein macros and evidence-based nutrition. But in Traditional […]
Cough Is Not Just a Lung Problem
Reading Time: 2 minutesCough is often linked to lung or respiratory issues. However, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cough is seen as a signal that any of the five vital organs — Lungs, Spleen, Liver, Heart, and Kidneys — may be out of balance. These organs refer not to their anatomical form, but to functional systems that govern […]
A Chiropractor’s Guide to Lunar New Year Cleaning
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the lead-up to Chinese New Year, the tradition of sao nian (spring cleaning) represents more than just a tidy home—it’s a symbolic clearing of bad luck to make room for the new. However, from a chiropractic perspective, this sudden burst of intense physical activity—often involving repetitive bending, overhead reaching, and heavy lifting—is a common […]
Spring Cleaning or Spring Crunched? 3 Most Common Injuries that Occurs During This Season
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Chinese New Year approaches, many homeowners dive headfirst into deep-cleaning projects. While a tidy home is great for mental clarity, the sudden transition from a sedentary lifestyle to intense physical labour can be a recipe for spinal disaster. Research indicates that cleaning workers are a high-risk group for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), with prevalence rates […]
Eating Well This Chinese New Year: A TCM Guide
Reading Time: 2 minutesChinese New Year is a time of reunion, celebration, and abundance. Our tables are filled with festive snacks, sweet drinks, and mandarin oranges symbolising luck and prosperity. However, from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, overindulgence can easily disrupt the body’s balance, especially in children and the elderly, whose digestive systems are more sensitive. Common […]
Spring Cleaning Pain? It’s Time to “Clean” Your Pain Too
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a simple principle: “Where there is blockage, there is pain.” Pain is not merely damaged tissue—it is a sign that something in the body is no longer flowing as it should. Every Chinese New Year, Spring Cleaning brings this truth to the surface. After a day of lifting, […]