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Hand me some relief
Hand reflexology can reduce stress, reveal one's state of health and is supposedly 'cleaner' than the foot version.
Hypnosis spells relief
Find out how hypnotherapy helped businessman Chris Woo overcome his acute fear of dying.
Healthy living through Art
Practising Chinese painting and calligraphy helps one maintain focus and calmness.
Taking a cue from Chinese medicine
In cancer treatment, what Chinese herbs do is to make the body more receptive to chemotherapy, says cancer doc.
Getting at the essence of TCM
Find out the Singapore Health Minister's views on traditional Chinese medicine.
Other popular body therapies
Diets are not the only way to detoxify your system. Find out about others like yoga, colon cleansing and lymphatic massage.
Detox diet - fact or fad?
Detox diets that claim to be able to cleanse one?s body of toxins are growing in popularity but some say that it is just pop science.
No longer lost in translation
Mandarin lights the path to good health, the Chinese way, says former dean of Nanyang Business School.
The 5th element
What are the five elements and are the ancient Chinese theories behind TCM science or superstition?
Heard of 'tree-gong'?
Chinese art uses the energy from plants and trees to aid the human body in "getting rid of 'congestion' that makes us feel unwell".
Natural cholesterol buster
Instead of drug intervention, Yam Cher Seng offers an alternative solution to reduce one?s high blood cholesterol level.
The sifu of industry captains
The No 1 men of many major corporations have no qualms addressing one man as "Sifu" - qigong master Suolangyixi.
Woman found dead after alternative medication
Her husband said she had been suffering from a nerve dysfunction for two years.
For energy and vitality
Here are tips on how to alleviate fatigue with vitamins, minerals and herbs such as ginseng.
Medicinal imports from China: Screening and testing
It is impractical to test all medicinal or herbal products from any country, said Health Minister Khaw.
Naturally good?
There is no conclusive evidence that herbal supplements work, but many swear by their ginseng and St John's Wort.
Common cures
Find out more about these herbs commonly used in Western alternative medicine and TCM.
Bright prospects for Malaysian herbs
In Japan, Tongkat Ali - the "Asian Viagra" is being consumed in chewing gum form.