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Chinese Medicine as Solution for Your Health Problems

Private: Jonathan HANLON, TCM Physician

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the modern use of traditional healing treatments that developed in China over the past 2000 years. TCM is a complete medical system that is based on uni..

“I can’t fix everything”

Private: Kate GAYNOR, Family Medicine doctor

I postponed going to medical school for many years, because I feared that practicing as a “Western” physician would not make me happy.  My friends and mentors in medicine were complaining ..

New Year’s Resolutions for 2018

Recognizing that if we want something in our lives to change then we must be the ones to make the change. Unfortunately, wishing and hoping has not ever been proven to initiate weight-loss o..

Busting Myths about Breastfeeding

Private: Leila SABET, Pediatrician

This article was co-authored by Jennifer Lecleir, Lactation Counselor at Beijing United Family Hospital. As a pediatrician and a lactation counselor, we’ve seen a fair number of new moms wh..

Prevent Mosquito Bites to Protect from Infection

Private: Kate GAYNOR, Family Medicine doctor

Mosquitoes are a fact of life in Guangzhou. The pesky little creatures even get into my 24th floor apartment. Most of the time their bites are just a nuisance, but mosquitoes can carry a num..

United Family Looks Forward to the Year of the Ram

Spotlight: United Family Healthcare’s Famous Sheep Roberta Lipson Chief Executive Officer, United Family Healthcare According to Chinese tradition, people born in the Year of the Sheep..

Guarding Against the Silent Killer: Osteoporosis

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When thinking of osteoporosis, many see it as a challenge that only older people face. In fact, those who smoke or drink a lot of alcohol, do not exercise regularly, or diet improperly—rega..

Caring for Your Skin During the Winter Months

Renhua NA, Deputy Director of the UFH Center for Clinical Research, Dermatologist

Your skin is the largest organ that you have in your body and it is one that has multiple uses. It not only covers and protects everything inside your body, but it also helps your body stay ..

Keep Your Skin Sun Safe

Renhua NA, Deputy Director of the UFH Center for Clinical Research, Dermatologist

Whether it’s picnicking, golfing, swimming, gardening, or just relaxing on the grass, summer brings with it a host of fun outdoor activities. As you enjoy yourself outside, be safe and don’..

Having a Good Foundation, from a Dermatology Perspective

Shan YUAN, Chair of Dermatology, Dermatologist

Foundation – of the makeup variety – is the basis for adjusting color, improving skin texture, and covering flaws. Foundation that looks natural on your face is the best choice for everyda..

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