May 11


Portrait of Chinatown in Inchon, South Korea:

“Of all the “official’’ and “unofficial’’ foreign communities in Korea, perhaps none are more prominent and historical than Inchon’s very own Chinatown.

Located opposite Inchon Station, the history of Inchon’s Chinatown dates back to the opening of the Chinese Consulate in 1884 and Chemulpo Port. During the 1940s, Chinatown enjoyed its largest share of the Inchon economy by trading Chinese silk, oriental medicine herbs, and chinaware. It reached a population of more than 10,000 inhabitants and was crowded with hundreds of Chinese restaurants.

However, the Korean War, followed by regulations against the Chinese in the 1960s shrank the area from its previous glory, and now the area is just a small town. Today though, Chinatown has undergone a major restoration and renaissance which has restored some of its former glory while encouraging more growth as well as tourism.”

May 02

Herbs can be used for many types of ailments, but treat them as you would any other type of treatment

” “Herbal medicine is a safe and effective therapy when used appropriately. Rather than try to treat yourself and risk wasting your money, or worse, damaging your health, see a qualified herbalist and have a treatment plan designed just for you,” Dean says.Therefore, asking for a hit of herbs in your blend at the local juice bar is unlikely to achieve any significant health benefits. The dosage and quality of the herb is uncontrolled by the TGA, and no-one working at a juice bar is qualified to advise you on the type of herb you need for your ailment.
While she encourages the use of herbal medicine, Dean urges people to choose carefully when selecting a herbalist”

May 02

How to handle hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause with diet and Chinese herbs:

” Other herbs scientifically shown to alleviate hot flushes are black cohosh, dong quai, red clover and sage. Black cohosh is an effective and proven herb for treating hot flushes and night sweats. Dong quai, no stranger in Chinese cuisine, when combined with black cohosh, has been shown to be effective in reducing hot flushes. According to traditional Chinese medicine, dong quai helps to restore balance in a woman’s reproductive system by toning the uterus, nourishing the blood and stimulating a healthy circulation. ”

DAAN carries a high-quality Dong Guai formulation. For more information about Dong Guai, see here.

May 01

Study reveals health benefits of ancient healing art

Judith Ritchie slowly eases a fine steel needle into the back of her patient at a point marked out in felt-tip ink. As the needle is gently tapped, Judith explains: ‘This point lies over the organ I want to strengthen, her liver. I want to improve the quality of her blood and her yin, which affects the energy balance.’

 
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