Emma Lu

The Health Benefits of Apples

As the proverb goes: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Modern research has also confirmed that eating apples helps prevent diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes, and several types of cancer. The nutritional content of different varieties varies greatly, and some common ways of eating them will significantly reduce their benefits. In ...

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Gala apples in a small wooden crate.

Good Deeds Will Always Be Rewarded With Blessings

Many stories abound from ancient times to today of people’s good deeds being rewarded. The story of a villager and the county official During one particular year, Xinxian County suffered a great famine in the Yuzhang area. The people there barely survived. One villager had nothing but the walls of his home and only a ...

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Rice spilling out of a sack.

Communist Spy Cai Xiaoqian’s Plot to Invade Taiwan

According to the book The Secret of the Chinese Communists’ Attack on Taiwan, Mao Zedong fully intended to take advantage of Chiang Kai-shek’s unstable foothold to invade Taiwan at the end of 1950. The plan of attack on Taiwan required not only ships, aircraft, and troops, but also an intelligence network of undercover spies and ...

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Chinese spy Cai Xiaoqian.

Mastery Over Lust: Di Renjie Applies an Old Monk’s Remedy

Di Renjie was a native of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, in the era of the Tang Dynasty. As a youth, he had fair and flawless skin, a handsome and spirited appearance, and a gorgeous face. Such a “charming” appearance once captivated a beautiful young woman. Fortunately, Di’s earnest persuasion and wise counsel, using a simple method ...

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A beautiful Asian woman.

Doctors Say These 8 Motions Are Particularly Harmful to the Body

How aware are you of your body’s movements? In your daily life, you are accustomed to taking many actions that may cause damage to your body. Here are eight such positions or activities that doctors suggest people avoid. 8 motions that can harm the body 1. Bending over to lift heavy objects Bending over to ...

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A man with lower back pain.

5 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies and How to Supplement Them

Despite modern diets being rich and varied, many people still experience inadequate nutrient intake. This deficiency isn’t just influenced by genetics or physical health; environmental factors also play a significant role. The increasing pollution in our living spaces, coupled with shorter fallow periods for agricultural land, has led to nutrient-depleted soil. Consequently, the crops grown ...

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Nutrient deficiency consultation.

A Conscientious Thief Saved an Elderly Woman

In the early morning of June 26, 2010, a thief in Gansu, China, snuck into a house near the wholesale vegetable market. It happened that an old woman was alone in the house and suffered a heart attack when he was looking for valuable property in the room. The situation was critical, and eventually, the ...

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Sunrise through a bedroom window.

The Longing for an Original Life Led Her up to the Alm Almerin

Some embark on extraordinary journeys to seek answers in a world filled with questions about what happens after people leave this earthly realm. Marie Johanne Croteau-Meurois, the author of the book Souls Who Leave Us, yearned for a life filled with purpose and authenticity that went beyond the ordinary.  Her quest for an actual existence ...

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Ghostly image of a woman standing beside a lake in a mist-covered forest.

A Temple Renovation: Monks’ Simplicity Vs. Craftsmens’ Ornateness

A magistrate once planned to rebuild two neighboring temples within the county. He aimed to educate and enlighten the people. A public notice was issued to inform the people about the temple’s renovation challenge. This notice attracted many bidders. After a thorough screening, two groups were selected: artisans and monks. The county magistrate outlined the ...

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Roof of Shitennoji Temple, Osaka, Japan.

What Are the Health Benefits of Eating Less?

For foodies, eating more is often easier than eating less at every meal. If you’re still doing that, you must read this article. Why is eating less good for your health? First of all, to be clear, eating less doesn’t mean not eating, such as in real life, many people who are overweight go on ...

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Passing food around the family dinner table.