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Harnessing the Power of Fermentation: Enhancing Brain and Gut Health

In recent years, the spotlight has shifted toward the remarkable benefits of consuming fermented foods, not only for gut health, but also for cognitive well-being. Fermentation, an age-old preservation technique, not only enhances the taste and texture of foods, but also enriches them with beneficial bacteria and compounds.  This article explores the intricate relationship between ...

Viena Abdon

Homemade kimchi in jars.

Introducing Organ Meats to Your Children: 5 Unbeatable Health Benefits

Since the olden days, organ meats have been and still are some of the most nutritious meats in an animal. Also known as offal, these meats include the liver, heart, brain, kidneys, intestines, and tongue. People worldwide consume organ meats from cows, sheep, goats, hens, and ducks. Other animals include pigs and camels.  Most organ ...

Nathan Machoka

Organ meat.

6 Key Tips for Autumn Health from Traditional Chinese Medicine

As autumn sets in, the weather becomes progressively cold and dry. Many people start to experience symptoms like coughing, phlegm, eczema flare-ups, or nasal allergies. How can we utilize the traditional Chinese knowledge of seasonal rhythms for better health during this time? Guo Dawei, the director of Fu Yuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Taiwan, ...

Max Lu

A couple standing on a wooden walkway overlooking a lake surrounded by trees with colorful leaves in autumn with mountains in the background.

The Secret to Longevity: Less Anger for Better Health

Everyone is concerned about staying healthy, but why is it said that the best way to cherish life is not just to focus on physical health? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that various diseases are closely related to negative emotions, and modern medicine is increasingly proving this to be true. Bad emotions can lower the body’s ...

Emma Lu

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Ghee and Its Health Benefits: The Golden Superfood of Indian Cuisine

Have you ever wondered why ghee, a staple of Indian cuisine, has been utilized for thousands of years as a healing superfood? This golden elixir, celebrated in both culinary and medicinal traditions, is packed with nutrients and healthy fats that can work wonders for your body and brain. Discover how incorporating just one or two ...

Viena Abdon

Clay pot with a spoon, both filled with ghee.

The Gift of Forest Therapy: A Respite for Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, finding effective treatments for mental health conditions like depression has never been more critical. Traditional therapies, including talk therapy and medication, are commonplace. However, an alternative, forest therapy, is garnering attention due to its unique approach and benefits. This article delves into the history, fundamentals, and myriad benefits of forest ...

Viena Abdon

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How the Body’s Emotions Impact Health

Every time you get angry, sad, or experience grief and you do not express the emotions, they are recorded by the body one by one. Listening to the body’s voice to sense the body’s emotions is important for maintaining health. Your health is directly affected by your mood. If you stay in a happy mood ...

David Jirard

Laughter helps regulate the body's immune system.

Tips to Maintain a Balanced Immune System

What is a balanced immune system? The human body possesses an innate intelligence designed to govern and balance all its intricate functions — our immune system is one such system. The immune system is designed to protect the human body against infectious disease, and it comes with three types of defense mechanisms — innate, adaptive, ...

Emma Lu

An elderly couple bike riding.

8 Ways to Feed Your Immune System and Improve Your Wellbeing

When it comes to ways to feed your immune system, it all comes down to how you treat your body. “You start treating your body right and your immune system is better.” — Aaron Bruno This phrase is spot-on and has a lot of applications in your daily life. You can vastly enhance your general health ...

Ratul Saha

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