Mind Your Manners Traditional Chinese Medicine 101: Why Your Kitchen Is a Medicine Cabinet – with Dr Felice Chan
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Nov 18, 2025 In this conversation with Dr. Felice Chan, a neuroscientist-turned-Traditional Chinese Medicine expert, listeners discover how kitchen staples can serve as powerful remedies. Dr. Chan shares her journey from neuroscience to holistic healthcare, explaining the benefits of integrating Eastern and Western medicine. She reveals practical herbal teas for early colds, cough relief, and enhancing sleep. The discussion also touches on the emotional roots of physical ailments and the significance of seasonal eating for optimal health.
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Kitchen Medicine From Childhood
- Dr. Felice Chan describes growing up in Hong Kong where soups and teas were daily family medicine.
- She recalls drinking bitter herbal brews as a child because elders said "it's good for you."
Complementary Strengths Of East And West
- Western medicine excels at compartmentalized emergency care and surgical expertise.
- Traditional Chinese medicine excels at holistic prevention and treating root causes over time.
Nip Colds Early With Ginger And Scallion
- At the first tickle or sneezing, drink scallion and ginger tea to expel wind-cold and induce sweating.
- Use hot herbs to open pores and sweat out early-stage colds for faster recovery.