chinese culture, compassion, folktales, fortune, good deeds, karma, kindness, life lessons, longevity, resilience, ripple effect of kindness, traditional values

The Ripple Effect of Kindness: A Tale of Good Deeds Bringing Good Fortune

Here is a tale about the fortune that comes from doing good deeds. It is said that Heaven wouldn’t allow such a kind person to live less than 100 years. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a scholar who embarked on a journey to the capital to take the imperial examination. ...

Max Lu

Illustration of an elegant white Japanese crane flying in front of cherry blossom trees.

10 Habits to Increase Your Life Expectancy

After a medically reviewed article regarding 10 simple steps to promote longevity was published, people commented that the first one is very easy, but the fourth is the most difficult. These 10 habits are conducive to an increased life expectancy and are not difficult to do. To get the most out of them the important ...

David Jirard

A woman walking her dog.

What All the Recorded Cases of Longevity From the West and East Have in Common

Health and longevity are what most people desire. But are there any recorded cases of extreme longevity? Even in modern times with advanced medical technology, a person’s average life expectancy is 75 years.  Every country has examples of people living longer than 100 years. But such cases of longevity are rare. If anyone lived for 300 ...

Hermann Rohr

A very old woman.

The Secrets to Longevity in Okinawa

According to the 2020 census by the Japanese Ministry of Health, the people of Okinawa live an average of 83.85 years (80.27 for men, 87.44 for women). Among every 100,000 people, there are 68 centenarians in Okinawa, more than three times the longevity found in U.S. populations of the same size. Not only that, people ...

David Jirard

Man sitting on an Okinawan beach fishing at sunset.

The Good Health and Longevity of Li Qing Yun

According to legend, Li Qing Yun was a traditional Chinese medicine physician, herbal expert, qigong master, and tactical consultant. In May 1933, Time magazine reported on him in an article entitled Tortoise-Sparrow-Dog, in which he revealed his secrets for longevity: Maintain a tranquil mind, sit like a turtle, walk like a sparrow, and sleep like a dog. Li Qing Yun’s secrets ...

Max Lu

Li Qing Yun.

Foods to Eat Before Bed to Help You Sleep

Let’s look at a list of foods to eat before bed to help you sleep. For this episode of “Health by Nature,” I am talking about something vital to good health and longevity. I am talking about SLEEP! A good night’s sleep is one of the keys to good energy and better health. Sleep deprivation ...

Health by Nature

Top 7 Foods for Longevity and Healthy Aging

Want to know my top seven foods for longevity and healthy aging? Is there such a thing as a longevity diet? Studies show that in countries where people’s life expectancy is at its highest, diet is a contributing factor. Understand what it is in our foods that help counteract DNA damage from free radicals. In ...

Health by Nature

Zhou Youguang: A 111-Year-Old’s Secrets to Longevity

Zhou Youguang passed away on January 14, 2017, just one day after his 111th birthday. In his younger days, he was a professor of economics and a finance expert. After turning 50, Zhou Youguang turned his focus to linguistics. In three years, he invented pinyin, the official Romanization standard of the Chinese written language. Zhou Youguang ...

Armin Auctor

Zhou Youguang sitting at his desk.

Longevity Increased by Having Healthy Intestines

The two most vulnerable organs in the human body are the small and large intestines. Healthy intestines will bring you better health and a longer life. The intestines are the largest organs in the human body, and they absorb nutrients and eradicate toxins from the body. 4 ways to have healthy intestines 1. Chew food ...

David Jirard

Walking is an easy exercise for healthy intestines

3 Best Longevity Medicines Are Free

Everyone longs for a long, healthy life. With all the information available in the world today, what is the simplest and quickest way to improve your health? There are 3 “longevity medicines” that can help your health, reduce illnesses, and move you toward living a long life. They are all free and worth recommending to everyone.  3 free ...

Helen London

The words 'Long Life' on a wooden sign with a street background.