thetcmfolks

In this episode, we have on the show Shan who is a certified TCM dietician. Find out if chicken can really make your cough worse or why persimmons may not be suitable for your child, as well as what other foods are beneficial for our health from a TCM perspective.

In this episode, our guest Sheryl talks about her experience going through pregnancy and confinement. Find out what are some of the dos and don'ts from the perspective of TCM.

In this episode, our guests Jess and James share about their experience with stroke and how they managed to overcome the challenges they faced along the way.

Prevention is always better than cure. Take care of your health especially if you have symptoms that have yet to manifest into an actual illness.

Hives or Urticara is a skin condition that can cause severe itching and discomfort. Most people associate hives to an allergic reaction within the body. However, there may be other things that can be causing this problem. In this episode, we talk about how hives is understood from a TCM lens, and what you can do to manage this condition.

Feeling bloated all the time? Have no clue why this is happening to you? In this episode, we’ll be talking about the common symptom of bloating, why it happens, what you can do to manage it, and what TCM can do to help.

Yin deficiency, is a TCM body type characterised by symptoms such as feeling warm, restlessness and dryness. In this episode, we talk about how Yin deficiency occurs and what you can do if you have such an issue.

I got Covid. Thankfully i've recovered now and so in this episode I want to share about my experience and what I've learn. Hopefully this will be of help to those who have yet to get Covid, and for those who have gotten it, some of what I say will be relatable to you.

The humble red date, is a TCM herb that is packed with many amazing benefits. In this episode, we talk about 5 different Red Date recipes you can use to optimize your health. 1. Immunity - Snow Fungus Dessert 2. Digestion - Red Date Tangerine Peel Tea [10g each] 3. Mood / Energy - GanMaiDaZaoTang [Red Date 10 pieces, Light Wheat Grain 30g, Licorice Root 6g, 1L water] / Red Date Tea [Red Date 10-20 pieces] 4. Sleep - Red Date Longan Tea [5-10g each] 5. Women's Health - Red Date Ginger Tea [Red Date 8 pieces, Ginger 5-10 slices]

Rest. Ice. Compress. Elevate. (RICE). This is the mantra that we're taught to follow whenever we sprain our ankles. However, recovering from an ankle sprain is usually not so straightforward, and it is usually a long process with several other things that you need to take note off as well. In this episode, we talk about the 5 things not to do when you sprain your ankle, as well as what I would do exactly if it ever happened to me.

Lian Hua Qing Wen (连花清瘟) is a TCM formula that has gained popularity in recent years, due to it purportedly being able to treat Covid19. However in Singapore currently, such TCM formulas are not yet permitted for the prevention and treatment of Covid. In this episode, we talk about how such TCM formulas work and whether or not they are really safe to use.

Pulse taking is mysterious as it is intriguing. In this episode, we talk about how pulse taking works, as well as what are some of the things your pulse can say about your health.

Moxibustion is an ancient form of heat therapy used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this episode, we dive deeper into this topic, giving you a brief introduction to what moxibustion is all about.