WRITTEN by DR. M. LING

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

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 9 April 2013 What is it?…Together with acupuncture, herbal medicine is a major pillar of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  The Chinese Materia Medica lists over 9000 different single medicinal substances – plant, animal and mineral - of which 600 are in...

09 April, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 25 March 2013 Blood is a useful focal point for exploring health.  Whatever health outcome you are experiencing today, it is heavily related to what is in your blood. Blood bathes your cells 24 hours a day.  Blood not only brings vital...

25 March, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 12 March 2013 In the article on Acupuncture  - A Brief Introduction, we discussed the concept of invisible energy pathways, or meridians that run throughout the body in a closed circuit.   Powerful energy is transmitted through these meridians similarly as the...

12 March, 2013

Although acupuncture has a history of development and application over thousands of years as part of the holistic medical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is still relatively new in North America.  It was only introduced to, and received here in the mid-1900s.  Many...

02 March, 2013

What is it?  Known by various names in many languages, including “ba guan” in Chinese and “hijama” in Arabic, cupping therapy is an ancient practice that has been widely practiced for over 1500 years throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Various cups...

26 February, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 17 February 2013 You may have heard that drinking warm or hot water is “good for you”.  This advice has been suggested in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. But why?  Could there be physiological differences in the way the...

17 February, 2013

Written by Dr. M. Ling, 8 February 2013 Our tongues say a lot about us, including our health.  Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has developed a unique, effective diagnostic approach using inspection of the tongue.  In this way, TCM offers keys to harmonious health through understanding what...

08 February, 2013