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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 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, we talk about a recent news article that put TCM in the spotlight and why we are angry!

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.

In this episode, we talk about the ideal age for couples to start trying for a baby, as well as some tips to help boost your chances

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.

Just a friendly reminder to all of us to take care of ourselves, so that we can enjoy and live life to the fullest!

In this episode of our brand new series 'Huat The Health', we will be answering some of the commonly asked questions regarding the TCM profession in Singapore. Find out what it takes to become a TCM physician and what really goes on behind the scenes.

Facial acupuncture sounds pretty intimidating but it actually isn't. There are many uses and benefits of facial acupuncture, which we will talk about briefly in this episode.

Chinese Yam or 山药 is a type of food that is packed with nutritional and medicinal benefits. In this episode, we talk about what these benefits are, and how you can use Chinese Yam for the entire family.

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.

Mommy's Hand is a painful condition of the wrist that affects not only young mothers, but anyone who uses their wrist excessively. In this episode, we talk about what Mommy's hand is and what you can do about it.

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.

If you suffer from lower back pain that radiates down the back of your legs, you may be suffering from sciatica. In this episode, we talk about what this common condition is, how it happens, and what you can do to address it.

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.

Suffering from hair loss and looking for ways to overcome it? In this episode, we talk about the 3 common types of hair loss (genetic, hormonal and pathogenic), how it relates to TCM, and what TCM can do to help with hair loss.

A slipped disc sounds scary, but in reality, it is a fairly common condition that most people manage to live with without too much problems. In this episode, we will be going through the basics of what a slipped disc is, as well as talk about some of the misconceptions and treatment options available for it.

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.

If you're curious about what your tongue says about your health, then stay tuned. In this episode, we talk about the basics behind TCM tongue reading, and also some tips that you can use to read your own tongue.

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]