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TCM Tips to Keep Healthy In Fall
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc In this article, I share some of my TCM tips to keep healthy in Fall The fall season is well underway and we’re getting used to the cooler weather. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body is seen as a microcosm of the natural
Health Benefits of Ginger
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc In this article, I share the amazing health benefits of Ginger Using ginger in teas, foods and herbal medicine has a very long history of use in traditional medicines including Chinese medicine. While it’s an incredibly common ingredient in recipes, it’s even more common
7 Secrets to Preventing Menstrual Problems
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc In this article, I share my top 7 secrets to preventing menstrual problems These seven nuggets of advice come from a renowned contemporary Chinese gynecologist named Han Bai-Ling, a professor and author. He wrote a book called Bai Ling Fu Ke which translates into
What’s a Normal Menstrual Cycle, Period
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Are you having a normal period? What’s a normal menstrual cycle supposed to be like? People may wonder why I ask so many detailed questions about the menstrual period when I see a female patient. This is because the health of the periods are
How to Make Bone Broth from Chicken Bones in Slow Cooker
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc In this video article, I’m going to show you how to make bone broth using chicken bones in a slow cooker. I will also shares why bone broth is such a nourishing food to incorporate into your diet. Whether you’re struggling to get pregnant
Supercharge Your Immune System
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Cold/Flu Season, Acupuncture & Tradition Chinese Medicine Recommendations to Supercharge Your Immune System Since the onset of the annual cold-flu season, everyone is on high alert. Many of my patients have been inquiring about what they should be doing to stay healthy and to
Dampness: How to Get Rid of Dampness in the body
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Dampness is a sticky heavy fluid that weighs the body down and clogs/blocks the channels. It refers to water fluids that haven’t been transformed properly and become blocked. All about the Spleen It’s the function of the spleen-Qi (energy) to transform fluids. So failure
What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Health
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc In my Chinese medicine clinic, I will often ask to see your tongue. The tongue can tell me about the health of your organs and especially your digestion. I look at the color, the veins underneath, the shape, the texture and the coating. The
Top 3 Acupressure Points for Stress & Anxiety
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Before we get to the good stuff, here are some things to know about acupressure. Acupressure is essentially acupuncture without needles. The great thing about acupressure is that you can apply pressure on the points from the comfort of your own home or from
Why Weight Gain from Cold Raw Foods?
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Eating cold raw foods can cause weight gain!! I know you’re probably confused right now and this may sound surprising to you. Western medicine may even disagree with this or may call this a myth. But Chinese medicine has had an interesting view on
Why Coffee for Better Health? Chinese Medicine Perspective
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Chinese medicine offers great insight when it comes to different foods and their properties and how they affect the body. Chinese medicine has a very interesting perspective on our morning cup of coffee. I’ll just start off by saying that I personally love coffee!!
How is Warm Water Better For Health?
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc In Chinese medicine, everything is classified according to more yin or more yang (more cold or more heat). The aim is to always strive for balance of the two. Water is considered a “yin” substance – or in other words…a cooling substance. That’s why
The Concept of Blood and Chinese Medicine
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Most people have a general idea of what blood is and why it’s a vital substance in our bodies. But Chinese medicine has a slightly different take on it that you’re sure to find interesting. This is especially true in the case of menstruation,
Why Eat Liver To Help Get Pregnant
Author: Dr. Maryam Mahanian, DTCM, RAc Before you say… Yuck!… give liver a chance! Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods to help you get pregnant. Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods! It benefits our health in so many ways! In particular, if you’re wanting to get
Why I Love Bone Broth for Fertility
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