It does not make sense to many as to why active people like runners and those who participate in marathons can get blood clots. These have been observed prior to these people developing blood clots: they have been immobile for hours- usually during long flights or road journeys- related to lack of circulation they have been [...]
Update in August 2017– View the updated location of cane exercise classes in Penang. Update 1 May 2014- Cane exercise venue has changed from Mengkuang Dam to Robina Park. Robina Park is after the RMAF at Teluk Air Tawar ( Butterworth ). Is by sea side & the exercises are conducted under the trees. Even [...]
If you feel pain and discomfort at the kidney region, first you must do is to go and get a blood and urine test. Make sure your kidney function is okay. If nothing shows up in the tests, you may try some simple exercises- on the basis if the discomfort is resulted on some kind [...]
Recently I chanced upon rattan canes (rotan or known as wicker canes in the West)- basically made from the rounded strips of rattan being tied together. They were sold in the market for RM15 each: According to the seller, each rattan stick is bounded very tightly together and it can be used for even 15, 20 years. He had [...]
Majority of our headaches are tension headaches- likely caused by blocked meridian channels or if you want an easier explanation, tensed muscles. When you exercise your shoulders or have someone massage it, you would find that your shoulders are tensed and stiff- especially if you are prone to headache and a stiff neck. One home [...]
From my traffic reports, I’ve noted that some people are genuinely searching about the cane exercise– the type that uses a bamboo stick to beat and clear meridian points. The exercise is known to be effective especially in relieving stiff joints, arthritis, RA, water retention, headaches, muscleskeletal issues, postural problems. It beats or rubs against [...]
As mentioned in my previous post, I started suffering from lower back discomfort since the last few weeks. I started looking around for more cost effective as I realize that many of my readers out there would be in similar situation- external treatment (like massage, acupressure) works but we would not be able to afford [...]
In a previous post titled “Hot Water Bottle for Cold Limbs“, I have written about the benefits of the hot water in glass to cure muscle aches or pain and numbness that are associated with the cold weather or arthritis. Now, do you suffer from occasional numbness on your hands or palms? If you feel [...]
Muscle soreness is normal for a seasoned traveler. When you walk or sit too much, sit in a bus/plane/ car/ boat/ train too long or sleep in the wrong position, you will wake up with your muscle feeling sore. As such, I have learnt to bring my mini portable guasa board during my travels as [...]
Many people have not heard about the cane exercise. Basically, cane exercise involves, well, taking a cane – then beating, rubbing and massaging yourself with it. You must be thinking… huh??!! But cane exercise is very effective because it involves activating meridian points in your body. In Chinese healing systems, it is believed that the [...]
