Western Medicines Or Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) ???

When you are not feeling well, or someone in your family requires medical attention, where do you go - the nearest GP clinic or TCM? Do you believe ONLY in 1 of the 2 practices or you think that each has its own specialty?

As for myself (and I believe many of you too), my mom brought me and my brother to our family GP clinic when we are unwell. In fact, almost all of those whom I know, seek consultation from the Western practices; which is considered a norm. How about those who prefer the TCM - do we label them as 'exceptions'? Ironically, those who believe more in TCM may call us the 'exceptions'.

I would say there is no right or wrong, whichever one prefers is solely based on his beliefs and most of the time, these beliefs are results of Upbringing & Habits - We have been brought up to consult the western practitioners, from the day we are born for the vaccinations and so since we are there, our parents (and now us), conveniently consult the doctor for any health-related concerns.

I have never given any thought to how TCM can help improve one's health, nor have I ever step into one when I am down. It was not until I was into my early 30's, the time when my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer, when she started to undergo chemotherapy, that I started to get interested to learn more about the other options, besides western medicines. My mom was not the first one in the family who was hit by cancer. Her father (my most beloved Grandpa) was also diagnosed with colon cancer 2 years before her diagnosis - he lost it after 1.5years of battling. My family was strongly hit by CANCER - since 2006 till now, it has taken away a total of 6 family members; which includes grandpa, mom, god-ma, aunty and 2 uncles - and this is a huge blow to me and their next-of-kins.

I would sit before the computer for hours and into the wee hours, just to learn more about what Cancer is all about and how chemotherapy can have adverse effects on a patient and what other options should one go for to quickly boost up his immunity since all the good and bad cells will go with chemotherapy. I am not being paranoid after having witness so many of them gone. I just feel there is definitely more to what one can do to fight and win this cruel battle. I am grateful for my desire to learn more and the never-stop-learning mentality as I then realize the importance of collaborating the Western & Eastern Medicines towards having a STRONGER Body and Mind, especially for one who is undergoing chemotherapy or has any health or even skin disorders.

Now a mother of 2, maintaining every one's health in the pinkest level, has top my priority list. I always believe in keeping myself open to every options that is available and that positivity leads to better things in life. On top of supplementing our health, I am also concern over my younger daughter's eczema issue. I started us on a liquid health supplement (Vemma) in September 2012 and today my girls are enjoying their weekly Paediatric Tui-na (推拿) massage at Thomson Medical TCM, which I believe will strengthen their digestive systems, build up their immunity and in turn improve my girl's eczema issue.

There is a very important lesson that I have learn from one of the TCM doctor, she said:
"A person may be taking the most expensive ginseng everyday...BUT if he does not maintain a healthy lifestyle, every single bit of the ginseng or any life's elixir will only go to waste. Whether western or eastern medicines, bear in mind, neither of it cures. Ultimately it is the Lifestyle that plays the MAJOR role in a person's life." 
And she further explained to me a healthy lifestyle means: a good diet, a positive mindset, stress and anger management, quality sleep and exercise!

Positivity will block the negative thoughts that overwhelm you during tough times. 

Stay positive and you'll achieve more than what you set yourself for.

SEC Shower - A Solution To Dry And Itchy Skin

"Stop scratching or your skin will become worse!"

Does the above ring a bell to you? Or is this a common sentence you often use? Hmm... this has been a daily sentence that I have been using for more than a year and I guess my girls are getting tired listening to me. Almost everyday, I would say that to Alexia and I know as she is growing up, she too is getting annoyed with her skin condition.

Of course I know that it is not that she like or want to scratch, I know that other than scratching, there is almost nothing else she can do to relieve the itch, even if the area starts to bleed. Yes - you hear me right, she would even continue to scratch when it has began to bleed! And there I would go - screaming at her to "STOP"!

Hey, you must be thinking I am such a bad mommy, so hard-hearted. Don't comment so fast unless you are in my shoes. Or you may say: If I was in your shoes, I would show more patience and love towards her. Fair enough, I agree with you. I agree that being a mother, especially when my child is suffering from eczema, I should show more love and patience towards her. I did! I swear I did - showered her with MORE love and patience. Unfortunately, there are just some days when my impatience would overtake my patience, my anger (or rather helplessness) would take over my love and I just hit my top!

I believe there are also someone out there, who feels the same way as me. We try so hard to do what we can, to prevent them from scratching, to prevent their skin from bleeding, but no matter how hard we try, the one split second that we move away from them, come the onset of the bleeding and there goes the almost-recovering skin again.

I am not asking for understanding here nor trying to defend myself. I am just saying that, seeing my child suffer is the last thing I want and even on days when anger took over everything else, I have never stop looking for whatever solution there is to help improve her skin.

I bring her to recommended doctors, Western or TCMs. Very often, I was consoled by doctors and friends that there were more worse cases than her. But this has never stop me from looking on for anything that may be good for her. I tried various cleansers and moisturizers, I changed her whole diet to only organic food. I invested in good vacuum that is able to trap the finest dust, to provide a cleaner environment for her. I surf the internet every night on all eczema-related websites. I try to find natural and home-remedies because I do not like the constant use of steroid creams. I would do everything from A-Z to help her improve her condition as we all know that eczema is almost incurable - all we can do is to pray hard that she will outgrow it sooner, and try our very best to maintain the skin and prevent any flare ups.

In April 2013, our prayers were somehow answered. Aaron read from Young Parents magazine about the SEC Shower system that can help people with skin sensitivity and eczema. Without ANY hesitation, we scheduled an appointment to find out more. The representative gave us a demo on how the system works and explained the technology that was in used.

 

Any hope is a hope for Alexia and of course we bought the Shower system and the installation was scheduled on that very Saturday! When investing in any product, I always look on the benefits of it. The water bubbles created a soothing pressure when it touches the skin. MOST importantly, we observed that Alexia's skin has become more moisturized and she does not scratch as badly as before. And ever since then, my girls always look forward to their bath-time.

Good things are meant to be shared.
I am not bragging about this Shower system for any reasons.I understand the helplessness any parents have when they have a child who is suffering from eczema and I just hope that this system can help relieve the child's discomfort, the way it has helped Alexia.


If you would like to find out more about the shower system, below is their address and contact for your easy reference.

SEC International Pte Ltd
1 Pemimpin Drive , #07-09 One Pemimpin, Singapore 576151
Tel: (65) 6659 7890    Fax: (65) 6234 6528

 **The representatives are very friendly and I definitely love their after-sales service.