feminine strength, femininity, women

7 Powerful Attributes That Set a High-Value Woman Apart

Gone are the days when women want to marry and become homemakers. Instead, they are driven to achieve success, competing for top positions, building careers, making money, and living their best lives. Just like men, women also aspire to be high-value individuals. As the quote goes: “Nobody works harder than a woman who doesn’t like ...

Nathan Machoka

Beautiful young woman smiling while sitting outdoors.

Tips for Maintaining Femininity and Health While Studying

Life while in college can seem to be all about studying, going to class, and writing papers. But women may find themselves losing their sense of femininity if they are constantly running around in sweat pants wearing yesterday’s shirt and the makeup they didn’t wash off from the day before with their hair in a ...

Emma Lu

Stressed female college student rubbing her temples while reading from a laptop screen sitting outside on campus.

Pioneering Mountain Climber Made Films to Show Why She Loved Skiing

Mountain climbing and skiing are adventure sports and these are certainly not meant for the faint of heart. The general perception about such sports is that they are mostly meant for men. However, this is an age-old stereotype. There are a handful of brave and talented women who have defied the odds and proved their ...

Armin Auctor

Mt. Columbia, the first ascent for ladies, 1938.

Why a Woman Is the Feng Shui of the Family

The most profound character in Chinese is “安,” pronounced “aan,” meaning peace. It is comprised of two parts — the top is a roof, and the bottom is a woman, meaning that a home makes her settled, and a home with a woman gives a man peace. When she is kind and decent, she brings happiness and good fortune ...

Emma Lu

A senior woman with hands on hips stands outside a two-story brick house with a smile on her face.

Notable Coming of Age Traditions for Girls

Both boys and girls enter puberty as they proceed toward adulthood. In different countries of the world, people celebrate specific types of coming of age traditions for girls. They undergo and experience several mental and physiological changes in these years. For a girl, entering puberty can be a difficult experience. Having periods and witnessing changes ...

Raven Montmorency

Young girl walking hand in hand with her parents.

Healthy Ways to Preserve Yang Qi for Women’s Health

Yang is the masculine component in the yin-yang composite, but the preservation of Yang Qi is vital for women’s health. Yang Qi is also called vital energy. When people say a person’s vital energy is severely damaged, that means Yang Qi has been injured. The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine defines it and says: ...

Helen London

A young, smiling Asian woman stands outside in front of some trees.

4 Famous Female Scientists Who Changed the World

When we talk about great scientists of the world, we mostly think of men like Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and so on. However, women have made significant contributions to the development of science as well, although female scientists, unfortunately, get little attention. 4 famous female scientists 1. Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) You might have heard ...

Jessica Kneipp

Ada Lovelace.

The Health Benefits of Dong Quai, AKA ‘Female Ginseng’

Dong quai is a medicinal herb that is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The plant can be found in high-altitude regions throughout the Far East. The name dong quai means “return to health” in the Chinese language and is an indication of the rejuvenating ability of the herb. Also known as “female ginseng,” ...

Emma Lu

Dong quai roots.

Study Shows Effects of Chinese Divorce Law on Women’s Well-Being

In 2011, previously under China’s 1980 Marriage Law, marital houses were considered joint property. While gender-neutral in its language, the 2011 ruling seemed likely to advantage men over women since most family homes in China are deeded to husbands, who by custom are expected to provide a house as a prerequisite for marriage. The new ...

Troy Oakes

A young Chinese woman.

Study Finds Women Can Increase Mental Health by Quitting Alcohol

The negative effects of drinking alcohol are pretty well known. However, it seems as if women run a higher health risk from alcohol consumption. According to a new study, they experience significantly greater improvement in their mental health than men after quitting alcohol. Mental risks Researchers used data from the FAMILY cohort study that analyzes ...

Raven Montmorency

Two women drinking at a bar.