Ginseng, especially red Korean ginseng, is a supplement many health enthusiasts are familiar with. It has a history stretching back at least 2000 years. Though reportedly beneficial for numerous ailments research confirms it is good for immunity, cardiovascular, immune systems and endurance. These benefits indirectly seem to benefit concentration and general wellbeing. Like any good…
Ideas about alternative and conventional medicine are quite culturally relative. Western countries often consider many Asian medical practices as ‘alternative’, including those who support their use. Of course many Asian medical practices are considered conventional in their own country. The distinction is not simple, however; there are conventional and alternative medical practices both in…
Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging uses vibrations similar to sound waves; but where sound waves heard by humans have a vibration less than 20 000 vibrations per second the vibrations used in ultrasound are much higher than this. Medical Ultrasound imaging is a little like the principle behind radar or sonar. A vibration is sent out, and…
The ‘All natural’ cure has a certain appeal to us. Like many alternative healing methods, such as acupuncture or organic diets, we feel the sense that returning ourselves to a balanced state, like a balanced natural ecosystem, is the answer. There is something to this. If we can optimize our health we can let our…
Wholesale Chinese tea means your café, restaurant or establishment can afford to stock a wide selection of teas. These continue to be popular, both for the health conscious and those who enjoy the taste. Tea is the great alternative for those who avoid alcohol and processed sugary beverages like soda. It also has a…
Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that corrects misalignments in teeth and jaws. Popular culture depicts orthodontic braces as intrusive and unsightly metal bands that condemn an individual to social ostracisation. This is an exaggeration based on out-dated technology. Modern orthodontists offer Invisalign. This is as effective at aligning teeth as traditional braces always were,…