The Art of Nourishing Life

A 12th century Byzantine manuscript of the Oath in the form of a cross

The Hippocratic Oath

The Hippocratic Oath is an oath historically taken by doctors swearing to practise medicine ethically. It is widely believed to have been wriiten by Hippocrates, often regarded as the father of western medicine.

Reflections of Hippocrates

It is more important to know what sort of person has a disease than to know what sort of disease a person has.

A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.

Cure sometimes, treat always.

Everything in excess is opposed to nature.

Healing is in a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. 

If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.

Keep a watch also on the faults of the patients, which often make them lie about the taking of things prescribed.

Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience treacherous, judgment difficult.

Make a habit of two things: to help; or at least to do no harm.

Many admire, few know.

Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.

Prayer indeed is good, but while calling on the gods a man should himself lend a hand.

Science is the father of knowledge, but opinion breeds ignorance.

The chief virtue that language can have is clearness, and nothing detracts from it so much as the use of unfamiliar words.

The life so short, the craft so long to learn.

There are in fact two things, science and opinion; the former begets knowledge, the latter ignorance.

Walking is a man's best medicine.

Whenever a doctor cannot do good, he must be kept from doing harm.

Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.

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Life is mind, soul & body powered by the mechanisms of qi (chi)  & blood; that has self sustaining processes with the capacity for growth & death (as when such functions ceased).

Health is defined as the active process of refining body essences and cultivating vital forces that which is the concept of nourishing life.

Without getting into the philosophical & religious perspectives of life's existence & purpose, we hold the capabilities to enhance our well being by the ways we choose to live.

Beauty lies within the body. All cosmetic interventions & procedures  non invasive or invasive are temporary solutions with immediate to short term benefits only.

Longevity implies retention of optimal health when one grows old.

Understanding the causes of dis- eases  is the key to overcoming premature aging. 

Finding equilibrium in psychosocial well being, optimum nutrition, exercise, weight management, learning to de- stress, sleeping well,  detoxification; are factors that one can embrace towards longevity.This is very much like the relationship between the root and the branches of a tree.

Rejuvenation - ' If you approach matters from the root, there is not a single one of the 1,000 branches and the 10,000 leaves that will not follow along.' ( From Suwen third century BCE, in the Inner Cannon  Materia Medica of The yellow Emperor  黃帝內經 )

In Classical Chinese Medicine, healing is of a holistic nature. Symptoms & syndromes are manifestations of root problems.

Herbal therapies were designed to eliminate causes from the root level.  Since 2,000 years ago, in the ancient medical text, herbal formulas were recorded for all categories of physiological & mental disorders.

These  domains of lifestyle medicine are the foundations of optimal holistic health. 

Anti Aging Diet

Anti aging diet should be nutrients dense & low in calories. The diet should contain as little sugar, saturated fats & processed carbohydrates as possible. A moderate amount of proteins from fish, little red meats & at least 25 grams of fiber is important.  

The free radical tissue damage is undeniably the most tenable theory of aging. Proper antioxidant & minerals support is crucial to skin & cell rejuvenation.

With delivery mechanisms of classical Chinese medicine formulas, cell renewal & organ revitalisation can be therapeutically achieved.

TCM herbs through ancient classical formulas aim to  regulate, cleanse, nourish & support the five organs network.

Pharmacological therapeutic effects of non toxic Chinese herbs have been proven with outstanding results to benefit many chronic diseases.

By stimulating & enhancing qi (functional energy flow) & blood circulation, elimination of blood stagnation, invigorating spleen qi, balancing kidney yin & yang, soothing liver deficiencies;  premature onset of diseases can be prevented.

The active ingredients of TCM herbs

Flavanoids, triterpenes & terpenoids are used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Other properties are antiviral, anticancer, and contain anti-inflammatory activity.  Several more have been found to be have  neuroprotective actions.

Aromatic herbs are mucolytic; they dissolve mucus, open up congested and contracted blood vessels (reducing atheromas and vasodilating), and regulate the flow of qi (alleviate qi stagnation, disperse accumulated fluids) and alleviate skin diseases.

Aromatic agents were investigated and considered of importance not only in treating chronic inflammation, pain relief, but also for prolonging life and maintaining youthful vigour.

Pharmacology properties of terpenoid compounds -

Stimulate blood circulation:

Permeate congestion

Relieve pain & inflammation

Improve digestion

Enhance mental function

Prevent and aid resolution of tumours

Dispel intestinal parasites and infecting organisms

A sustained inflammatory reaction is present in acute (e.g. stroke) and chronic (e.g. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis) neurodegenerative & all chronic autoimmune disorders.

Reference -

1. Zhu Boqing, et al., Research on the theory of correlation between qi and blood: the use of qi nourishing herbs in treating patients with heart failure and qi deficiency and blood stasis type, Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 1986; 6(2)
2. Liao Jiazhen, The principles of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of coronary heart disease, in Zhou Jinhuang and Liu Ganzhong (editors), Recent Advances in Chinese Herbal Drugs-Actions and Uses, 1991 Science Press, Beijing;
3. Zhao Zhongyin, et al., Treatment of sick sinus syndrome with Chinese herbs, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1990; 31(2): 37-38.
4. Tohda C, Kuboyama T, and Komatsu K, Search for natural products related to regeneration of the neuronal network, Neurosignals 2005;14(1-2):
5. Cole GM, et al., NSAID and Antioxidant Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease: Lessons from In Vitro and Animal Models, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2004; 1035:
6. Park E, et al., Anti-inflammatory activity of herbal medicines: inhibition of nitric oxide production and tumor necrosis factor-alpha secretion in an activated macrophage-like cell line, American Journal of Chinese Medicine 2005; 33(3): 415-424.
7. Lee H, et al., Flavonoid wogonin from medicinal herb is neuroprotective by inhibiting inflammatory activation of microglia, FASEB Journal 2003; 17(13): 1943-1944.

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Allergies
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Bone Healing
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Depression & Addictions

Diabetes
Eczema / Psoraisis
Fungus

IBS- Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Migraine Headache Relief

Nervous System Disorders

Nourish Central Qi
Nourish spleen & qi

Nourish Yin to generate fluids

Post surgery therapy 
Sinusitis
Sjogren’s Syndrome

Weight Management

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