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7 Natural and Effective Blood Tonics

The classic text Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine says: “If the blood and qi (vital energy) aren’t harmonized, all kinds of diseases will arise.” What kinds of food can help to supplement blood production? Some people think eating only vegetables and no meat will cause anemia, but many plant-based foods act as excellent blood ...

Emma Lu

Grapes growing on a vine.

What Is Your Brain’s Favorite Food?

As we all know, the brain is a vital organ of the human body, and people of all ages need to nourish and strengthen it. What should we do in our daily life? In addition to ensuring enough sleep and moderate daily exercise, we can supplement this vital organ with many nutrients through food. 10 ...

Mikel Davis

A man's hands are held protectively around a plastic model of a brain.

11 Brain Foods

Everyone wants to be smart and have the ability to learn and memorize things quickly. In fact, to get these benefits, some people are willing to spend a lot of money on supplements to boost their brain function. The truth is, there are 11 common brain foods that are readily available and they won’t break ...

Emma Lu

A white porcelain bowl filled with red Chinese dates.

Some Traditional Pumpkin Recipes for Autumn

Pumpkins are a treasure trove of health and nutrition. Although they are sweet to eat, they are a low-sugar food. You don’t have to worry about putting on weight if you eat it. Pumpkins are packed with dietary fiber and can help with constipation. People who often eat irregularly can also eat pumpkin as a snack ...

Nspirement Staff

Harvested pumpkins.

3 Treasures for Better Health: Chinese Yam, Pumpkin, Sweet Potatoes

If the spleen and stomach are unhealthy, the person will be prone to indigestion, physical fatigue, and dull skin. If the spleen and stomach are healthy, the body will have little illness and the individual will most likely have a long life. Three foods can nourish your spleen and stomach, which leads to better health. ...

Nspirement Staff

Chinese yams.

These Three Treasures Support the Digestive System

If the digestive system is unhealthy, a person will be prone to indigestion, physical fatigue, and dull skin. If the digestive system is healthy, the body will have little illness and the individual will most likely have a good life. Three foods can nourish your digestive system. China’s ‘Three Treasures’ for the digestive system 1. ...

Helen London

Chinese yams.

Impressive Health Benefits of Pumpkins

Pumpkins are a low-cost vegetable and are used in a wide variety of cooking and baking, as well as for decorating. But their nutritional value and health benefits are often overlooked. Pumpkins contain an abundance of nutrients such as protein, beta carotene, several B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus, which are beneficial to human health ...

Emma Lu

Harvested pumpkins.