Author: Dr. Mee Lain Ling

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 16 September 2013 A 43-year old man came to my Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic for sharp left-sided knee and wrist pains that were aggravated by climbing up and down stairs, and carrying items over 5 pounds.  He also had achy upper...

16 September, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 2 September 2013 Do you regularly experience any of the following? Fatigue Weakness Poor concentration and memory Poor sleep Low, listless moods Painful joints after exercise (even brief walks or climbing of stairs) Increased tendency to catch colds or flus Restless...

02 September, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 15 July 2013 In a previous article, 5 Food Tips for Fasting were shared based on the understanding of fasting as a means to cleanse and detoxify the body, mind and heart. When fasting is performed successfully, over a consistent period of...

15 July, 2013

Medical and Scientific Bases of Wet Cupping Therapy (Al-Hijamah): In Light of Modern Medicine and Prophetic Medicine by El Sayed et al. Published in Alternative and Integrative Medicine, 2013, Volume 2 Issue 5 ABSTRACT Wet cupping therapy (WCT) is a simple and economic treatment that still needs scientific interpretation. It...

14 July, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 8 July 2013 The practice of fasting – willing abstention from food, drink and/or the body’s basic needs – has existed for thousands of years in many different faith-based and cultural traditions. While fasting is also used as a diagnostic method in...

08 July, 2013

Methods of Wet Cupping Therapy (Al-Hijamah): In Light of Modern Medicine and Prophetic Medicine  by El Sayed et al. Published in Alternative and Integrative Medicine, 2013, Volume 2 Issue 3 ABSTRACT Cupping therapy is a simple, effective and economic treatment. Cupping therapy is a formal treatment in Chinese hospitals and in...

02 July, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 17 June 2013 There is often misunderstanding of lemon's pH outside the body versus inside the body.  Let’s get this straight and expound on 10 benefits of regularly taking lemon juice with warm water (note: NOT equal to lemonade!) Outside the body,...

17 June, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 6 May 2013 Once upon a time there was a man in ancient China who was short in stature, yet very strong, robust and had great courage and a generous heart.  It was the Southern Song dynasty (1132-1279 A.D.), a time...

06 May, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 6 May 2013 How well balanced are the flavours of your food?  Which taste do you eat the most?  The least?  Do you prefer more warming or cooling foods? How do you currently use the 5 flavours to enhance your health? From a...

06 May, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 12 April 2013 The HEART is the “EMPEROR” organ and dominates mental activities. – from Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon (Huangdi Neijing) In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is in control of the entire body’s physical and psychological functions, and is the storehouse...

12 April, 2013