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Kiss Garlic Breath Goodbye: Proven Tips for Instant Freshness

Have you ever had garlic breath after a delicious meal and found yourself feeling a bit self-conscious? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Garlic is a herbaceous plant that’s been used in cooking for over 5,000 years and is a staple ingredient in various cuisines worldwide. From Italian spaghetti to Indian biryani, garlic’s unique and ...

Haidene Go

Fresh garlic bulbs.

5 Herbs and Flowers That Are Great for Your Body

Certain factors, such as genes, exercise, diet, and a person’s environment, can benefit your health. In addition, certain herbs and flowers, even if not ingested, can also be beneficial to your health. These 5 herbs and flowers can provide specific health benefits, according to traditional Chinese medicine 1. Mint Potted mint is ornamental and very ...

Emma Lu

Pouring a cup of mint tea.

Herbs to Harvest for the Cold and Flu Season

People susceptible to cold and flu dread the onset of the winter. While keeping OTC medications for preventing and combating cold and cough is easy, these may not be enough. After a period, your body may develop resistance against such medicines, rendering them less effective. It is better to use homegrown herbs and plants to ...

Emma Lu

Dry chamomile with a tea strainer for the preparation of chamomile tea.

Chinese Medicine for Athletes and Weekend Warriors

Chinese medicine for athletes can be very effective because one of the strongest areas of Chinese medicine is that of trauma remedies: treating the cuts, bruises, lacerations, sprained joints, and pain that can pop up unexpectedly, especially while an athlete is in training. Traditional Chinese medicine is the oldest continually practiced health care system in ...

Emma Lu

back of mans legs on road jogging

Berberine: The Essence of the Golden Thread

Before going on long trips, it is common for Chinese people to assemble a set of Chinese herbal medicine pills in order to prepare themselves for minor medical emergencies. Taking berberine is a must. Many of my patients often come to my clinic to purchase these herbal pills before they travel. Berberine is one of ...

Raven Montmorency

Old brown medicine bottles lined up on a shelf.