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Recognised but not regulated
Chiropractors are well-established in the US and Britain, but the treatment is pretty new to Singapore. - The Straits Times
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Bedroom qigong
Ever wonder how the old Chinese emperors satisfied their 1,000 young concubines?
Age-old therapy gets modern twist
At Tan Tock Seng Hospital, laser beams and electrical impulses are used in acupuncture.
60 diabetics in SGH trial to protect kidney with TCM
30 of them will be given Western drug and the others, a concoction of herbs, in three-month study.
Complaints against TCM physicians up
Top gripe is being overcharged, even as more people turn to them for treatment.
An eye on better vision
It is believed that British air force pilots during WWII ate bilberry jam to improve their vision and relieve tired eyes.
The toxic body
Cancer is becoming a menace because of the amount of toxins we accumulate throughout our lives, says a doc.
Pop your pills, but at the right time
Our risk of various health conditions change according to the time of day, so timing our medication is important.
Cancer cure: TCM vs 'western' medicine
A woman's breast, armpit and neck were fused together by a tumour after delay in seeking 'western' treatment.
Keeping in sync with nature's rhythms
Sometimes, our biological clocks can struggle to cope with the unnatural demands of modern life. Find out what you can do to adjust.
Flush out the poison
Fatigue, swelling under the eyes, joint pain and constipation? You may have accumulated toxins.
The happy brain
Water, soft undergarments and a smile can make you happier and think faster.
Excuse me, detoxification?
And it doesn't involve artificial nonsense nor does it guzzle your money.
Enhancing sexual health
A combination of herbs may bring about higher stamina and energy levels, relax muscles and improve blood flow.
Dump your negative thoughts
Try this easy exercise to help you free yourself from concerns about other people's judgements.
Sleep heals
Laughter is not the best medicine. Sleep is.
Feed your hand to the fish
Forget foot and hand scrubs. Singaporeans are picking up fish therapy for smoother skin.
Unblocking the mind: Psycho-sexual disorders
Sexual dysfunction can be helped through hypnotherapy.
Move to your body's bio-rhythm
Perform at your best: Plan your day according to the body's circadian rhythms.
 
   

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