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The Gift of the Niu Zhang Mushroom

A precious natural gift is the Antrodia camphorata, also known as the Taiwanofungus camphoratus, the Niu Zhang mushroom, or stout camphor fungus. it only grows on the Cinnamomum kanehirae, or small-flowered camphor tree. It is native to Taiwan and was originally popular with aborigines, who often used it as a remedy for a hangover. Stories ...

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Best Natural Sleep Hacks

Let’s talk about the best natural sleep hacks according to Chinese medicine. Would you like to know how to cure insomnia? Insomnia is a huge problem. In this video, I have 6 tips on how you can prevent insomnia. Most people want to know how to fall asleep fast. I’m going to give you some ...

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: How to Warm Acupoints With a Hairdryer

Today’s traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hack shows how to warm acupoints with a hairdryer. Thermotherapy, just like moxibustion, is something we have a DIY hack for that you can do from the comfort of your home. TCM warms the acupoints with moxibustion to facilitate meridian blood flow to keep one healthy, but did you know ...

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Traditional Chinese Medicine: How to Eat According to the Seasons

In traditional Chinese medicine, people understood how to eat according to the seasons. When you follow this way of eating, it boosts your immune system naturally by harmonizing your internal state with weather conditions, thereby helping prevent illnesses and maintain peak health. Here are some tips and foods for each season to best support your ...

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What Does Your Lip Color Say About Your Health in TCM?

People say your eyes are the windows to your soul, but did you know that in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), your mouth is the window to your health? Your natural lip color, in particular, can tell you about what is going on inside your body, such as the health of your blood, organs, or your ...

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