🧠 What Is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, is a condition in which the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc (nucleus pulposus) pushes out through a tear or weakness in the outer layer (annulus fibrosus). This protrusion can compress nearby spinal nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness, especially in the neck, lower back, arms, or legs.

When the human body is exposed to chronic emotional stress without proper release or therapeutic resolution, critical hormonal systems become imbalanced. This imbalance may result in physical symptoms such as weight gain, insomnia, fatigue, and digestive issues, as well as mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and emotional burnout.

“You wake up with flaky, tight, and irritated skin. You applied moisturizer before bed, yet your face feels like sandpaper by morning. Sound familiar? While most people blame the weather or cosmetic products, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sees something far deeper — signs of internal imbalance manifesting on the skin.”

Waking up to puffy eyes can dim your confidence and signal underlying fluid imbalance or inflammation. Incorporating targeted foods and herbal brews into your diet can promote fluid homeostasis, support lymphatic drainage, and calm inflammation—both from a Western biomedical standpoint and through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Here are seven top recommendations to include in your daily routine.

You step onto the stage, your heart hammering in your chest. The spotlight’s glare overwhelms your vision, and dozens of expectant eyes fix upon your trembling form. In that electrifying moment, every fiber of your being screams for escape. Your legs feel like jelly, quivering uncontrollably beneath the weight of your fear. As the audience holds its breath, you find yourself asking: What mysterious force within your brain and body drives this visceral reaction?

Have you ever noticed that some wounds refuse to heal? Days pass, and the cut remains — inflamed, tender, or simply static. In medical science, wound healing is not just a matter of time. It reflects the harmony or imbalance of multiple systems, from your immune and circulatory responses to subtle energy flow and nutrition. In this article, we explore the science behind slow wound healing through five lenses: modern medicine, pioneering researchers, Traditional Chinese Medic

No sharp pain. No burning. Just a heavy silence. A part of your body seems to swell out of existence visible, yet strangely absent from your awareness. This quiet swelling isn’t just about fluid. It’s about something deeper: a signal from within, waiting to be heard. Let’s take a deeper look from history to biology, from modern science to traditional wisdom, to understand what’s happening when your foot swells… but you barely feel it.

By Dr. Phumlarp Caulo| Caulo Care, Forest Hill, New York| June 13, 2025 Have you ever felt your heart race the moment an itch begins,...

Best Practices for Avoiding Post-Meal Drowsiness 1. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce digestive load. 2. Chew thoroughly to ease stomach burden and support Spleen Qi. 3. Take a gentle walk (10–15 minutes) post-meal to promote circulation and Qi movement. 4. Ensure sufficient nighttime sleep to prevent brain fatigue during the day. 5. Include foods that support digestion and Spleen function, such as oats, pumpkin, black sesame, and jujube dates.