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Traditional medicine may not be safe
Last year, seizures of fake medicine totalled S$1.95million, nearly double the amount in 2008. -NST
TCM's guide to staying young
Treating root health issues with Chinese herbs, acupuncture and acupressure, can help slow down ageing process. -myp
Boost kids' health with massage
TCM practitioner says it has only benefits for children and no side effects. -myp
Learn to appreciate fine art of tea-drinking
Studies shown that tea aids digestion, reduces cholesterol levels and lowers blood pressure. -myp
Sleep early to breathe easy
Sleep apnea can be life-threatening as the brain can be damaged due to a lack of oxygen. -ST
Pressure that chases pain away
Acupressure can be safely performed at home if a reasonable amount of pressure is applied with bare hands. -myp
Your birth and your health
Ancient Chinese believe we can tell a lot about our health just by looking at the combination of elements on our birthday. -RazorTV
Cool down with herbal teas
The Chinese believe they help reduce symptoms of a dry throat, cough and constipation caused by excess heat.
The health benefits of teas
Here are some teas and the benefits you can derive from them. -ST
Can you poke your flab away?
Acupuncturists say they can help patients lose weight, experts say needles work - but only up to a point. -ST
Tiger's sexual prowess cut down to size
It is only a myth that tiger organs such as bones, penis and meat have aphrodisiac values. -The Daily Chilli
Chemo relief
Chinese medicine can help reduce the side-effects of chemotherapy drugs and shorten recovery time. -ST
The Power of the Qi
Medical qigong has been proven effective for chronic ailments like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, fatigue and backaches. -myp
 
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