Life and Health Guide

Struggling with insomnia and light sleep? Having problems choosing taking sleep pills or seeking treatment from TCM practitioner? The objective analysis among western pills (for immediate relief), TCM (the root cause) and health supplement.

What Should You Do About Menstrual Cramps? Menstrual pain has long been a common concern for women. Studies show that up to 84.1% of women have experienced menstrual discomfort, with 43.1% suffering from gynecological pain every month, and 41% experiencing it occasionally. When menstrual pain occurs, many women turn to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for relief. The causes of menstrual pain are complex. In this article, we specially interviewed Dr. Bi-Ying Chiu, a leading TCM gynecologist in Tainan, to share how Chinese medicine explains the origins of menstrual cramps.

The so-called ‘Three Highs’ means high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol, which can impact your daily life if not properly managed and may also increase the risk of developing chronic diseases over time." According to the 2023 statistics from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, heart disease has ranked as the second leading cause of death for several years. However, if we consider deaths related to chronic diseases linked to the ‘Three Highs’,  including cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertensive conditions, the combined number far exceeds that of cancer, making it the leading cause of death. In this article, we will help you understand the causes of the ‘Three Highs.’ 

Pain relief patches are not stickers – do not use them randomly!Applying patches on multiple areas such as the hands, legs, shoulders, and back at the same time may lead to excessive absorption of active ingredients, increasing the risk of side effects and elevating extra burden on livers and kidneys. Avoid using the patch for too long or over a large area. Users are also reminded not to increase the dosage or extend the application time on their own. While pain relief patches can be effective, overuse can do more harm than good.

What to do with knee pain? When your knees or joints hurt, it’s not just walking that becomes difficult, it can affect your daily activities, reduce your motivation for outdoor or social activities, and in severe cases, certain tasks may become challenging. Don’t let knee pain affect your quality of life. Start by understanding the causes of knee pain so you can take actions early when it occurs.