Eu Yan Sang - News & Happenings

Modern TCM 10 < 纵横中医 > 十系列 @ Channel 8
Date: From 25 Aug to 27 Oct 2012 (every Sat)
Time: 9.30 pm - 10 pm

Program line-up

> Episode 1: 25 Aug 2012
Topic : 小儿消化系统
Physicians: 漆晓燕 Qi Xiao Yan, 陈苍寿 Tan Chong Siew
Recipe:
Chinese Yam and Barley Congee

Ingredients:
• Millet = 1000 grams
• Barley = 30 grams
• Chinese Yam = 30 grams
• Lotus Seeds = 15 grams
• Chinese Dates = 10 grams
• Sugar = 30 grams

Method:
Put all the ingredients in the pot and simmer until it becomes a congee. Add in sugar. Ready to serve.

> Episode 2: 1 Sep 2012
Topic : 小儿呼吸系统
Physicians: 吴敏 Wu Min, 李建中 Li Jian Zhong

> Episode 3: 8 Sep 2012
Topic: 更年期问题
Physicians: 杨增洁 Yang ZengJie, 班旭 Ban Xu
Recipe:
Chinese yam and lotus seed soup

Ingredients:
• Chinese yam = 1 quarter
• Lotus seeds = 50 grams
• Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis) = 10 grams
• Yu Zhu (Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma) = 10 grams
• Rock Sugar to taste

Method:
First, add pre-soaked lotus seeds to water and simmer. When they are half-cooked, add Chinese yam, Yu Zhu, Mai Dong and simmer till everything softens. Finally, add rock sugar to taste.

> Episode 4: 15 Sep 2012
Topic: 不孕不育
Physicians: 钟熙茗 Zhong Xi Ming, 夏融 Xia Rong
Recipe:

1) Lily Bulb and White Fungus Soup

Ingredients:
• Chinese yam = 40 grams
• Lily bulb = 40 grams
• White fungus = 20 grams
• Red dates = 10 pieces
• Water = 1 litre
• Rock Sugar to taste

Method:
Soak white fungus in water. Once it's soft, rinse the red dates, Chinese yam and lily bulb clean. Put them all into a slow cooker. Then add 1 litre of water. Leave it to cook overnight on a low heat setting (5-6 hours).

2) Smoked Plum and Olive Tea

Ingredients:
• Smoked plums = 7 pieces
• Olives = 7 pieces
• Water = 2 cups (600 ml)
• Black Sugar to taste

Method:
Take a ceramic pot and put the plums and olives into it. Add 2 cups of water, about 600 ml, heat until boiling, lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

3) Walnut Congee

Ingredients:
• Walnuts = 15 grams
• Chicken’s Gizzard-skin = 6 grams
• Water as required
• Candied jujubes as required
• White rice as required

Method:
Crush the walnuts and chicken’s gizzard-skin. Put them in a blender with water, and blend. Next, strain the mixture and remove the pulp. Mix the remaining juice with rice, add candied jujubes and simmer till it becomes a congee.

> Episode 5: 22 Sep 2012
Topic: 中医体重管理
Physicians: 杨薇 Yang Wei, 张芳 Zhang Fang
Recipe:
Lotus Leaf and Winter Melon tea

Ingredients:
• Dried lotus leaves = 12 grams
• Dried winter melon peel = 24 grams
• Water = 500 ml

Method:
Mix dried lotus leaves and winter melon peel together, add 500 ml of boiling water, and steep. Drink as a tea when the mixture is cooler.

> Episode 6: 29 Sep 2012
Topic: 亚健康
Physicians: 周燕 Zhou Yan, 李广军 Li Guangjun
Recipe:

1) Black Chicken and American Ginseng Soup

Ingredients:
• American ginseng = 5 grams
• Black chicken = 1
• Shiitake mushrooms = 6 pieces
• Dried orange peel = 5 grams
• Candied jujubes = 3 pieces

Method:
Rinse all the ingredients, add the appropriate amount of water. Simmer for 60 to 90 minutes.

2) Longan and Spina-Date Seeds Drink

Ingredients:
• Dried longan flesh = 10 grams
• Spina-date seeds = 10 grams
• Gorgon euryale seeds = 12 grams
• Water = 600 ml

Method:
Add water to all the ingredients. Heat the water till it boils, and after 5 minutes, lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Strain the mixture and drink.

> Episode 7: 6 Oct 2012
Topic: 疼痛管理
Physicians: 刘星 Liu Xing, 葛明 Ge Ming

> Episode 8: 13 Oct 2012
Topic: 初期糖尿病
Physicians: 唐跃 Tang Yue, 李建明 Lee Kin Meng
Recipe:

1) Herbal bath

Ingredients:
• Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) = 30 grams
• Ji Xue Teng (Spatholobus Suberectus) = 30 grams
• Ru Xiang (Olibanum Gummi) = 15 grams
• Mo Yao (Myrrh) = 15 grams
• Bai Zhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix) = 15 grams
• Dried papaya = 30 grams
• Su Mu (Sappan Lignum) = 15 grams
• Wei Ling Xian (Clematidis Radix) = 15 grams
• Shen Jin Cao (Lycopodti herba) = 30 grams
• Water = 5 litres

Method:
Add all the herbs to 5 litres of plain water. Soak them for about 30 minutes. Then bring the water to a boil over high heat. When the water is boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour. When the herbal mixture is ready, pour into separate hand and foot basins. Now you can steam your hands and feet for about 15 minutes. When the temperature of the bath is milder, you can soak your hands and feet in the basins, for another 15 minutes or so.

2) Lotus Root, Chinese Yam and Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis) drink

Ingredients:
• Lotus root = 1 part
• Fresh Chinese yam = 1/4 piece
• Lemon = 1/4
• Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis) = 15 grams

Method:
Soak Mai Dong in water. Set Aside. Remove the skin from washed Chinese yam and cut the yam into long pieces. Cut the lotus root into long pieces as well. Juice the Chinese yam and lotus root in a juicer. Then add Mai Dong that has been soaked for 30 minutes with the soaking water into the mixture and blend. Add lemon juice for flavour.

> Episode 9: 20 Oct 2012
Topic: 乳癌
Physicians: 何秋玲 He Qiu Ling, 林瑾洪 Lin Jinhong
Recipe:

1) Rose Tea

Ingredients:
• Dried roses = 6 grams
• Dried chrysanthemums = 9 grams

Method:
Steep the roses and chrysanthemums in boiling water for 5 minutes, and the tea is ready.

2) Huang Qi and Red Date Drink

Ingredients:
• Huang Qi = 30 grams
• Red dates = 30 grams

Method:
Simmer the ingredients in two bowls of water for 20 minutes. Divide the tea into two portions, to drink in the morning and at night.

3) Sha Shen and Yu Zhu Soup

Ingredients:
• Yu Zhu = 9 grams
• Sha Shen = 9 grams
• Dried lily bulb = 9 grams
• Lean pork = 100 grams

Method:
Stew all the ingredients in a pot placed in water for 1 hour, and the soup is ready.

> Episode 10: 27 Oct 2012
Topic: 高血压
Physicians: 黄春祥 Huang Chun Xiang, Luke, 周秀珍 Chew Siew Tiang
Recipe:
Wolfberry, Red Date, Celery and Pork Soup

Ingredients:
• Lean meat (cut into pieces) = 150 grams
• Celery = 200 grams
• Wolfberries = 30 grams
• Red dates = 10 pieces
• Water = 600 ml

Method:
First, add lean pork to boiling water and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Then add the other ingredients. After 20 minutes of simmering, the soup may be served.

10anniversary

Eu Yan Sang Clinics is 10!

Eu Yan Sang Clinics steps up its pledge to care for mankind by sponsoring nutritious lunches for the elderly under the care of its adopted charity, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society (THK), as part of our 10th Anniversary campaign. This initiative, ‘Meals on Wheels’, sees participation from more than 70 physicians, clinic assistants, staff and management at THK Home Help Service East to prepare, pack and deliver food to 140 elderly, on top of spending quality time with them. ‘Meals on Wheels’ aims to benefit frail elderly who are part of the THK Home Help Service East.

Here are some photos from the event:

EYS staff earnestly cutting vegetables in THK Home Help (East) Kitchen

EYS staff ladling nutritious lunch into boxes

Group pic of our kitchen helpers

THK & EYS Management pitch in to cut vegetables too

Phy Qwah packs the lunches

THK delivery van

Visit to THK Home for Disabled Adults - Dr Lee Ngak Siang

Visit to THK Home for Disabled Adults - Mr Lee Kim Siang

Visit to THK Home for Disabled Adults

Visit to THK Home for Disabled Adults - Mr Clifford Eu & Mr Lee Kim Siang

Unloading food from delivery van

At beneficiary's home

Phy He showing care to beneficiary

Group pic at beneficiary's home

At Seniors Group Home @ Pipit

Staff of EYS & THK

In conjunction with our 10th year anniversary, we have adopted Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society (THK) as our beneficiary. Donation boxes have been placed in our clinics islandwide. As a gesture of support, Mr Richard Eu (Group CEO, Eu Yan Sang International) and Mr Lee Kim Siang (Chairman, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society) made the first symbolic donation at our clinic in South Bridge Road on 26 June 2012.

From now till the end of the year, come by our clinics and drop your donations into the boxes! Eu Yan Sang Clinics will top up an additional 10% of the total sum collected.

Here are some photos from the 26 June 2012 event:

Group Shot

Mr Richard Eu drops his donation. L to R - Dr Lee Ngak Siang (CEO, THK), Mr Richard Eu (Group CEO, EYSI), Mr Lee Kim Siang (Chairman, THK), Mr Clifford Eu (Group Managing Director, EYSI)

Mr Lee Kim Siang drops his donation. L to R - Dr Lee Ngak Siang (CEO, THK), Mr Richard Eu (Group CEO, EYSI), Mr Lee Kim Siang (Chairman, THK), Mr Clifford Eu (Group Managing Director, EYSI)

Mr Clifford Eu (Group Managing Director, EYSI) drops his donation and Dr Lee Ngak Siang (CEO, THK) prepares to do so as well.

Mr Goh Tok Mong, Vice-Chairman, THK

Mr Tan Chai Kim, Vice-Chairman, THK

THK donation box

In July 2012, Eu Yan Sang clinics will not be giving out bags for medication. You can do a good deed by:
• donating $1 for each bag used OR
• saving the earth and reducing usage by bringing your own bag for medication
All proceeds go towards our adopted beneficiary, THK.

Find out more about our 10th anniversary activities here.
Find out more about Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society here.