I’m sure that many of you are interested in Chinese medicine but, like me, have trouble finding good resources to educate ourselves. I just finished a new illustrated book published …
To Every Thing, There Is A Season…
Beijing has a surprising variety of all four seasons, which I think is a great thing. Spring and fall, the best times of year here, are unfortunately short, but in …
Does “Going Green” Make You Healthier?
Does “going green” make you healthier? I believe it helps to frame this issue if we picture our bodies as a bulls-eye target for many poison-tipped arrows: we are exposed …
Beijing Expat Health Survey: Have You Taken It?
Update: survey is closed as of October 30, thank you! Thanks to all of you who have already filled out my survey of Beijing Expat Health: I’m hoping that those …
Who Needs The Flu Vaccine? New Study Adds A Twist…
It’s that time of year again: flu shots are here. We all are a bit shell-shocked after last year’s H1N1 pandemic madness, and many communities were divided on the pros …
Pregnancy and Gastroenteritis: What To Do?
Gastroenteritis — diarrhea caused by bacteria from our foods — peaks in the summer but can occur all year. This is common all over southeast Asia, especially during the summer …
Is Your Adult Health Fated from Childhood?
The following guest article is by Timothy Foggin, MD, MPH. He is a Canadian doctor who will start working in Shanghai this winter… We all know that there are many …
Do-It-Yourself Power Breakfast — Including Soy Milk
Breakfast is an important start to your day, and many of us are “too busy” to eat this essential meal. I have a good option for my readers: a highly …
