Blog: Health Problems that Love Shanghai Summers
Fungus, digestive issues and skin problems/rashes - read Doris' tips on how to deal with it during the Shanghai summer. Plus: a great recipe that helps with constipation and strengthens digestion. Read on ...
Blog: When the tongue speaks for your body
The human tongue is seen as a “map” of the internal body, standing not only for the blood and Qi fluency, but also for the harmony of all organs. Each part of the tongue mirrors an organical system according to the five elements (Wood, Fire,...
Blog: When the tongue speaks for your body
The human tongue is seen as a “map” of the internal body, standing not only for the blood and Qi fluency, but also for the harmony of all organs. Each part of the tongue mirrors an organical system according to the five elements (Wood, Fire,...
New Blogs: Psycho-Oncology and Lymphatic Drainage
Paula van Grieken Ferrer: "Over the years, I have worked with many cancer patients and families as a Clinical Psychologist and have seen the benefits of emotional support and psychological management techniques. The field of psycho-oncology, founded in the 1980s, is developing to further help...
Blog: Mind-Body Connections
As an osteopath, people come to me because of aches and pains and I treat their physical issues, whether from trauma, overuse, postural distortion, or old injuries. However, not all pain a patient feels is physical. Sometimes the pain comes from an emotional source, and...
Blog: “Ergonomics and Back Pain Tips”
It is common to feel tired and restless after a long day at the office. You might start to experience small pains in your lower back, legs and neck when seated for long periods. You might feel a headache coming on and experience tension in...
Blog: “My child’s aggressive behavior” and “spring in Shanghai and the body”
Two new blog-entries to discover: Spring in Shanghai: Seasonal Changes and Your Body and Should I Be Worried About My Child's Aggressive Behavior. Have fun reading them!...
Body & Soul continues to support Heart To Heart and the Children in Need
Heart To Heart Shanghai is a non-profit community outreach organization composed of volunteers who give support to Chinese children from extremely poor families who are undergoing heart surgery. On top of raising funds to cover the expenses of life saving surgeries, the Body & Soul...
Tips from the pros: how to boost your Valentine’s
We celebrate romance on Valentine’s Day, but this quote reminds us that love and relationships are an ongoing “discipline”, something we need to work at and celebrate with more than just candy, flowers, and jewelry on one day. Bibiana Rueda-Bueno and Paula van Grieken Ferrer,...
New workshops and talks for 2015
Plenty of choice: "Understand Your Kid’s World", "Spring Preparation with TCM" or "How to Face Fear & Enjoy Uncertainty" - our new talks and workshops cover a wide area of interests. TCM Doctor Doris Rathgeber, Holistic Psychologist Bibiana Rueda-Bueno and Child Psychologist Claire Lin are...