Emma Lu

Applying Feng Shui to Bedroom Art

If you are planning to place some artwork in your bedroom, you might want to ensure that you follow feng shui principles so that the paintings harmoniously blend in with the room. There are two important things you should consider — the bagua of your home and the type of imagery depicted in the painting. ...

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A bedroom with art.

A Sanctuary in Vietnam That Protects Moon Bears

In Vietnam, moon bears, also known as Asiatic black bears, have been hunted for centuries for medicinal purposes. These animals are kept in captivity to extract their bile, which many believe is capable of increasing a man’s fertility. The Tam Dao Bear Sanctuary near Hanoi tracks, rescues, and rehabilitates moon bears, providing them with a ...

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A moon bear.

Crab and Pork Dumplings (Story + Recipe)

Dumplings are an ancient food and many regions around the world have them in some form or another as part of their national cuisine. There are also numerous legends surrounding the origin of the delicious dough balls. The beauty Xishi According to a Chinese tale, eating dumplings started in remembrance of Fairy Jiao. In the ...

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A basket of dumplings.

5 Chinese Business Etiquette Rules

Business cultures in the U.S. and China are quite different. If you plan on visiting China for professional reasons, it is necessary that you educate yourself about basic Chinese business etiquette. This will make the other party view you favorably since it indicates that you have put in the time to know exactly how to ...

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Shanghai skyline.

Quick Tips for Managing Stress

We live in a world steeped in stressors. Work, school, current events, and everything in between subject us to various levels of stress. Managing stress must be learned quickly and efficiently so that it doesn’t become overwhelming. What impact does stress have on your health, and how can you determine the difference between good and ...

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A stressed man holding his head.

3 Reasons Why a Family Cannot Become Prosperous

Having a good family tradition is more valuable than possessing wealth alone in the long run. A good family tradition is a foundation for a family to become prosperous for generations. 3 pitfalls to avoid to become prosperous 1. Spoiling and indulging children In a traditional Chinese family, parents, who exhibit authority and wisdom, raise ...

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A smiling, happy family.

How to Nourish the Liver

According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the liver is closely related to the circulation of blood and energy, mood swings, and joint movements. It is vital to your wellbeing, yet it can fail to work as a result of your bad habits. Bad habits that harm the liver Keeping late hours Staying up late is ...

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Colored fall leaves.

Make Your Marriage Work: It’s Worth It

There is a gorgeous poem by a Scottish poet named Robert Burns. He compares his lady love to a “red rose” and their relationship to “a melody that’s sweetly played in tune.” It describes a man and a woman who are deeply in love with each other. The poem evokes that wonderful feeling of wanting ...

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Wedding bands.

Can You Die From a Broken Heart?

Intense grief can cause a great deal of stress on the heart, which could lead to stress-induced cardiomyopathy, also known as the “broken-heart syndrome.” So yes, you can die from a broken heart if you find yourself under enough stress. This not only applies to the loss of a partner, but also to anyone you ...

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A broken leaf heart.

Family Values You Should Teach Your Children

The modern era is highly individualist. The primary aim of every person is to satisfy their desires. Some say that such attitudes have created a generation of people who shun family values and related social norms, a behavioral shift they believe will take society down the path of ruin. How did it get to this ...

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Parents and their son.