Tongue Diagnosis The tongue is an important diagnostic tool used in Chinese medicine. It is an easily accessible piece of internal tissue that doctors use as a sample ot the body’s state of health. A healthy tongue is orangey red with a thin white coating. Here’s how...
By: Dr. Fred Hui, MD Introduction The adrenal glands are walnut-sized glands placed above both the kidneys. Despite their small size, they are responsible for the secretion of several vital hormones – like glucocorticoids (cortisol) which is responsible for glucose...
www.naturalnews.com printable articleOriginally published November 2, 2011 Amino acid therapy for depression, anxiety, ADHD, addiction and more by Mike Bundrant(Natural News) I’ve recently learned a lot about amino acid therapy from the medical director of Ranch Creek...
by Dr Fred Hui, MD According to the various health surveys that have been conducted on the general population, “Tiredness” or “Fatigue” seems to always top the list. It could be a relatively new concern or an issue that the patient has been fighting over many years....
Back Pain & Sciatica Conventional medicine has very little to offer most back pain sufferers Surgery may be useful for a herniated disc, but does not help other types of back pain, which are usually caused by soft tissue damage – strained ligaments and...
Benefits of a low-carbohydrate diet The usual advice for losing weight is to restrict calories, avoid meat and fat, and to increase complex carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables. This sounds good, but for many people it doesn’t work in practice. After many weeks of...
Chinese Medicine The Eastern approach to disease is dramatically different from the prevailing attitude in North America. Western medicine views the body as a machine: when something goes wrong, the solution is to fix, replace or remove the broken part. Eastern...
Chinese Medicine Cabinet Many classic Chinese medicine formulas are available as pills or potions. They are easy to use, usually inexpensive and easily available in Chinese supermarkets and herbal stores. The following medicines are common in Chinese households…...
Dealing with Stress One of the main causes of stress is failure to meet expectations set by oneself or by others. The secret to reducing stress is being able to control expectations, and to deal with failure in a healthy way. What helps Lower expectations: Adjust what...
Controlling Diabetes By Dr. Fred Hui, MD In the last ten years, the number of cases of diabetes in North America has gone up exponentially. We all know of somebody, among our close circle of friends or relatives, who has diabetes. So, by reading this article, you will...
Diabetes Mellitus By Dr. Fred Hui, MD Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas, and it is responsible...
Blocked Circulation by Dr. Fred Hui, MD How to unplug arteries with “Chelation Therapy” As we age, our “pipes” get rusty. Poor circulation, with reduced oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues and organs leads to symptoms such as: Angina pains (tightness in the...
How to Deal with Losses Loss or impending loss is a common cause of depression or stress. Losses can be in the area ‘of health, wealth, possessions or, relationships. The perspective of many Eastern philosophies is helpful in learning how to deal with ‘the loss and...
by Dr. Fred Hui, MD Integrative Medicine Can we alter the course of autoimmune or chronic lung disease?Is there a way to fight chronic tiredness?How can you ‘fan’ your body furnaces? Hydrogen peroxide may be the answer! You may have used hydrogen peroxide...
Hypertension By Dr. Fred Hui, MD What is hypertension? Hypertension is the medical term for High Blood Pressure (b.p). When you measure your b.p at home or at a clinic, what you’re actually measuring is the pressure on the inner walls of your arteries, caused by the...
Insomnia – The Natural Approach Deep sleep is essential for energy, mental clarity and good mood. The best way to improve sleep is to increase stimulation and activity during the day. Deep sleep naturally follows. During the day Be active: walk vigorously, exercise,...
Neck Problems The neck can be the cause of a variety of symptoms including headache, shoulder pain and pain down the arm. The problem is caused by high flexibility and therefore instability of the neck. Good posture with the neck held straight is critical to avoid...
Medical Value of Food Conventional western medicine sees food as a fuel, and as building blocks for the body. The nutritional value of food – the “material” aspect – is based on calories, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, etc. In Chinese medicine, food also has an...
Natural Approaches to Narrowing Arteries Arteries tend to get narrower with age (also called “hardening” of the arteries).This results in higher blood pressure and increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, angina and accelerates organ degeneration. How it happens As...
Overweight or Diabetic? By Dr. Fred Hui, MD How to prevent, or correct the problem Obesity and diabetes have a common cause and they can lead to each other. I would like to give you insight into some oversights by mainstream medicine. The patient with either of these...
