July 2023

Swelling and Heaviness; Improving Dampness through Diet and Herbs

In the first article of this series, I discussed the concept of dampness in the body, based on Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives.  Dampness is a huge problem and likely one of the biggest contributors to health related ailments in people from cancer to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but also playing a huge role […]

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Dampness and swelling

Swelling and Heaviness; What Is Dampness and Impact on Your Health?

Swollen legs and ankles.  Heaviness in your body.  These are all symptoms of what is termed ‘dampness’ in Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Considering how common these symptoms are in human health, especially as we age, it would be wise to understand what is going on from an alternative medical pathway.  This understanding might just help us

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