In ancient times, the mulberry was used as a tonic for the Chinese emperor and nicknamed the “sacred folk fruit.” Mulberries have a tart, sweet taste and contain high levels of nutritional compounds. They have been used in Chinese medicine to prevent cancer and are packed with antioxidants. They can help those suffering from insomnia ...
The Chinese population may be going overboard with the amount of salt they eat. Decades of studies show that adults in China are among the highest consumers in the world, and it’s not good for them. Not enough salt for the Chinese According to the Chinese Dietary Guidelines, daily salt consumption for a healthy adult ...
Chinese History tells of many incredible stories about great personalities who, through the merit of their moral character, would often portray almost inhuman abilities to withstand adversity and overcome tribulations. One such very striking story is about a young Chinese emperor, who was only a child at the time when this story begins to unfold. ...
Protesters in Hong Kong held continuing rallies on July 1 and July 7 against the country’s extradition policies. Two posters created by a cartoonist in support of the movement really resonated with those in attendance. One of the posters, which read “Hong Kong Withstand,” resonated so much that nearly every protester present was holding one ...
The hottest period in the Chinese calendar, called 三伏 (sān fú), the equivalent of summer, describes the period between mid-July and mid-August. This is the time when people start talking about the heat and try to find ways to escape it. Yet, the most healthful approach is to embrace the heat as much as possible. ...
Zuzana Čaputová, the Slovakian president, has recently criticized China for suppressing free speech and religious faiths in the country. Sworn in last month, 45-year-old Čaputová is the first female to become president of Slovakia and is also the country’s youngest president. Slovakian president standing up to China Most Eastern European nations have been silent on ...
The key to leading a happy life is to become more disciplined. People who cannot control their behavior often end up with financial or psychological damage. A study conducted in 2013 found that those who had greater self-control were happier than other people, and were more capable of dealing with goal conflicts while avoiding behavior ...
Most Chinese people believe in feng shui, hoping that good feng shui can help them change their luck or maintain their good luck. The ancients believed that ancestral tombs located on good feng shui land would bring prosperity to the descendants. In actual fact, not everybody can be blessed with good feng shui land. Only ...
Some people are born rich, while some become rich. If you do not belong to the first group, you probably aspire to be in the second one. But despite a deep desire to be rich, very few people actually end up being so. This is because of the wrong beliefs and behaviors they practice in ...
Fitness trackers have been quite the rage over the past few years. A study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that self-monitoring and setting personal goals using a fitness tracker in the short term can bring huge changes to one’s health and overall lifestyle. Tracking fitness Over 1,000 participants were part of the study. The subjects ...
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