cholesterol, eggs, immunity, memory, nutrition, protein

The Benefits of Eating Eggs Daily

What, if any, are the drawbacks or benefits of eating eggs? An egg is considered to be one of the most nutritionally complete foods. It is known as the “Complete Protein Model” by nutritionists. For many years, Western nutritionists believed that eating eggs was bad for patients with high cholesterol. But that no longer seems ...

Helen London

A basket of brown eggs.

6 Ways to Strengthen Your Self-Healing Power

The body’s self-healing power comes from the body’s Yang Qi. Adequate Yang Qi leads to longevity, while insufficient Yang Qi can lead to all kinds of diseases. This self-healing power is your body’s ability to repair itself by use of its inner life force, and it provides the most benefits to your immune system. This ...

David Jirard

A young woman drinking a glass of water.

7 Things You Might Not Know About Coffee

Coffee is a favorite beverage for many people, especially office workers, who may drink it regularly every day. It also has many health benefits, and there are seven things about it that you may not know. 7 health impacts of coffee 1. Coffee boosts immunity There were two large-scale studies in 10 European countries or ...

Helen London

A steaming hot cup of coffee.

The ‘Terrain’ of Disease: Limitations of Germ Theory

In 1864, French chemist Louis Pasteur fathered the science of bacteriology and the germ theory of disease causation — one of the cornerstones of modern medicine. The process of Pasteurization is named after him. Yet after a lifetime of work with the germ theory, Pasteur himself, on his deathbed, is credited with having said: “I ...

Sofia Roma

Engraving of Louis Pasteur conducting an experiment on a rabbit while two colleagues stand by and watch.

7 Things You Should Not Do During the Coronavirus Lockdown or Self-Isolation

Coronavirus lockdown or not, self-isolation or not, regardless of the circumstances, people still need to take care of themselves even if they have no symptoms or very mild symptoms of COVID-19. Protecting yourself well will help to prevent becoming infected or relapsing. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the human body is likened to a ...

Armin Auctor

A woman stomping out the coronavirus.

9 Ways to Increase Immunity and Stay Healthy

Here are some common-sense approaches that you can incorporate into your daily life that can help prevent illness, increase immunity, and support a longer life. 9 ways to increase immunity 1. Anger “Sickness starts from the heart.” Maybe you have these experiences too — you don’t feel like eating as a result of great pressure; ...

Helen London

Man yelling into a phone.

How to Strengthen Your Immunity During the Pandemic

Strengthening your immune system is an important foundation for keeping your body healthy and preventing disease. In light of today’s CCP coronavirus pandemic, let’s take a look at some recommendations given by a Chinese medicine physician for improving your body’s immunity. Chen Fumin, a doctor of Chinese medicine, shares some simple ideas that you can start doing today. Get plenty of sleep to strengthen ...

Raven Montmorency

An acupuncture dummy.

6 Tips to Boost Immunity

What is the best way to prevent the Wuhan coronavirus when medicine is not available? The answer is to have a strong immune system. 6 ways to boost your immunity without much cost or effort 1. Get enough sleep Diseases can result from a decline of immunity due to inadequate sleep or pressure from stress. ...

Audrey Wang

A girl running on the beach.