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4 Acupoints to Control Blood Sugar and Diabetes

The pleasantries of life come in all colors and flavors when it comes to sugary and oily foods. Diabetes is mainly caused by too much of the “sweet and oily life.” If you have high blood sugar continuously, the cause is most probably the types of food you eat and the amount you consume in ...

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Feet at the beach covered in sand.

Use These Tips to Save for Retirement

Saving for a comfortable retirement can seem like rocket science. However, with the right savings and investment strategy, it definitely isn’t impossible. How many people over 30 seriously consider how their retirement will look financially? It seems like it would be easier to put it off than to think it through. But looking at some suggestions on ...

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Dollar symbol and stack of coins in concept of saving for retirement.

Lessons to Be Learned From Child Kidnapping in China

Child kidnapping is more rampant than it has ever been around the globe. Cases like the following one from China can help parents prepare and avoid something like this ever happening to them. Irresistible bait   A young woman dressed up neatly, as if she worked in a corporate office, stands in front of a primary school just before the closing bell rings.   Then, as ...

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Smiling young Chinese children at the school playground in Sichuan, China.

5 Profound Benefits of Wearing Jade Bracelets

From ancient times till today women have been drawn to the beauty and elegance of jade bracelets. Even today, it is still the favorite accessory for women, especially in Asian countries.   Jade comes in different colors and shades. The most common ones are emerald green and milky white. Both colors are a good match for ...

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Green Burmese jade bangle or braclet.

How Neiguan (P-6) and Just Your Hand Can Treat Your Entire Body

Neiguan is one of the most efficient acupuncture points on the human body, with a variety of applications for syndromes throughout the body.   In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), there is a saying: “The legs are the second heart of the human body.” It is a common understanding in TCM that “all diseases come from the ...

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The neiguan acupuncture point is located on the wrist, just below the hand.

How Leaf-Vein Embroidery Changed This Chinese Lady’s Life for the Better

Yang Li, from the southern part of colorful Guizhou Province, has a unique skill called “leaf-vein embroidery.” The embroideries range from birds over rivers to mountains, and are done on tediously prepared leaves. Traditionally, these so-called leaves have beautiful images of birds, rivers, and mountains embroidered on them. While not long ago she was a total noob ...

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A leaf being embroidered with a blue bird sitting on a branch.

Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Are you drinking enough water? The human body consists of more than 60 percent water. Water is used to moisten tissues in the eyes, nose, and mouth. It also protects the body’s organs and tissues. Besides that, water carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells. And if you think that’s all then you’re probably neglecting the ...

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A woman holding a glass filled with water.

Maggie Mac Neil Won More Than Just Gold at the Tokyo Olympics

Chinese Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil, a.k.a. Margaret, won the women’s 100m butterfly final on July 26, 2021, at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.  It was a triumphal moment for both the 21-year-old and her parents.  While it seems like a great victory for her as an individual and the collective nation of Canada, it is ...

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Margarete Mac Neil at the end of a race.

Floods in Germany Cause Financial Worries for Home Owners

The recent flash floods in Germany caused a massive disaster in many areas of the country. Many people stood by as their livelihoods washed away and hundreds more fell victim to the unwelcome floods. How I experienced the floods in Germany It was only when I made my way home and had to drive through ...

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A flooded German road.

How Good People Are Rewarded for Their Good Karma

What is karma? And how does life compensate us for either good or bad karma? As long as there has been a debate about whether it is worthwhile to follow ethical principles, there has also been a debate about whether good people are rewarded for their good karma. We may ask ourselves why it seems ...

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A stone bridge.