Health

How to Best Benefit From Drinking Tea

Drinking tea in China has been popular for thousands of years. The special ingredients in tea are beneficial for health. Scientific explanations as to why tea is good for health Good for weight loss The large quantities of catechins in tea leaves can inhibit weight gain since the catechins boost metabolism and can help the ...

Audrey Wang

Pouring a cup of hot tea.

Rub These Acupoints While Bathing to Help Lower Blood Pressure and Detoxify

Doctors of Chinese medicine believe that bathing can promote blood circulation, speed up metabolism, detoxify the body, energize the body, and improve sleep. While bathing, rubbing these key acupoints can enhance the benefits of bathing even more, possibly helping to treat sickness and prolong one’s life. Rub the center of the sole of the foot ...

Helen London

A bathtub in a bathroom.

4 Ways Plant-Based Diets Can Be Good for You

Many people consider switching to a plant-based diet, especially as they get older. Several research studies have shown that making fruits and vegetables a major portion of your daily diet comes with many benefits for your body. Protection for the heart The biggest advantage of a plant-based diet is that it protects the heart and ...

Raven Montmorency

A salad with fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Toxic Substances Found in Alcoholic Beverage Bottles

Bottles of beer, wine, and spirits contain potentially harmful levels of toxic elements, such as lead and cadmium, in their enameled decorations, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Plymouth analyzed both the glass and enameled decorations on a variety of clear and colored bottles readily available in shops and supermarkets. They showed ...

Troy Oakes

Bottles of alcohol.

Get Up and Walk: Counting the Steps to Good Health

Walking has long been seen as an ideal way for people to get fit without hitting the gym. The longer one walks, the more fat the body burns. New research now suggests that walking anywhere up to 7,500 steps every day will keep you healthy and extend your lifespan. 7.5K steps daily In a study ...

Raven Montmorency

A young woman at the top of a mountain.

Medicinal Food: 4 Ingredients With Medicinal Value

Wu Guobin of the Chinese Medicine Clinic in Xinyitang describes the medicinal benefits of 4 common medicinal food found in the kitchen. Ginger Ginger has a warming effect that can help treat the common cold, dispel phlegm, and help an upset stomach. Fry fresh ginger with scallions and cardamom to treat a cold, body aches ...

David Jirard

Ginger tea.

Easy Tips to Treat Bad Breath

Bad breath refers to an unpleasant smell from the mouth or nose that can have a devastating effect on one’s social life and psychological well-being. The World Health Organization has listed bad breath as a disease, and reports on the subject show that the rate of Chinese having bad breath is 27.5 percent, while that ...

Helen London

An open mouth showing teeth.

The Second Heart of the Human Body

How can one tell the condition of the body by massaging the calf muscles, known as the “second heart”? Try gently massaging your calves.  Do the lower legs feel stiff and cold, or warm and flexible? For a healthy person, both mentally and physically who enjoys good quality sleep, his or her calves should be ...

Helen London

A woman massaging her leg.

Traditional Medicine: Ayurveda in Modern Times

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medical system dating back thousands of years. It is one of the longest-surviving medical systems in the world and describes numerous diseases, cures, surgeries, and so on. The significance of Ayurveda has diminished over the past centuries as India has gone through colonization and industrialization, giving prominence to Western medicine. ...

Raven Montmorency

A green mandala meditation symbol.

Researchers Urge Reduction of PFAS Chemicals in Consumer Products

Human exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals like PFAS could be significantly reduced if manufacturers added chemicals only when they were truly essential in terms of the health, safety, and functioning of society. That’s the conclusion of a study published in Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Royal Society of ...

Troy Oakes

Bottles of chemicals.