Losing weight can be a challenge—and shedding belly fat can be even more difficult. Is there a simple and effective way to get rid of stubborn fat? The answer is yes. Adding more soluble fiber to your diet can help reduce belly fat. Two Types of Dietary Plant Fibers There are two types of plant…
Poor-Quality Sleep May Indicate a Spinal Problem
Have you ever been a light or restless sleeper who wakes up easily, still feeling tired when you wake up in the morning? Chiropractic experts warn that spinal problems may cause these conditions. We often hear people say, “Stand up straight,” or “Don’t slouch,” which can be taken as more of a matter of manners….
Hong Kong Singer On Chan Wins Telly Award for Music Video ‘The Creator’s Shower’
On Chan, a member of the renowned Hong Kong boy band C Allstar, won three awards at the for his music video “The Creator’s Shower,” including a silver award in the “TELEVISION-Craft Visual Effects” category, on par with Marvel and NASA. Chan expressed surprise and gratitude. He said, “I have never expected to receive such…
Pro-Democracy NGO Demands Explanation After HSBC Terminates Its Business and Members Accounts
On June 19, The League of Social Democrats (LSD) sent an open letter to HSBC’s CEO Noel Quinn, asking him and HSBC to explain the unwarranted cancellation of the bank accounts of LSD and some of its members. In February, HSBC notified the LSD of the termination of three of its bank accounts. At the…
Iconic Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races Are Back in Full Force as Thousands of Spectators Gather
HONG KONG—Thousands gathered Thursday in southern Hong Kong to watch the iconic dragon boat races, a highlight of the annual Chinese Dragon Boat festival. The dragon boat races were back in full force after years of cancellations, postponements, and social-distancing restrictions during the pandemic. Dragon boat teams in Hong Kong range from 8 to 50…
Hong Kong Drops to 7th Place in World Competitiveness Rankings 2023, Dropping From 1st Place in 2017
Local media reported that the International Institute for Management Development had released its latest “World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023,” in which Hong Kong is ranked seventh globally, down two places from fifth in 2022. Hong Kong’s global ranking has been trending downward year by year, having been ranked first in 2017 and second in 2018. Hong…
Even Two More Rate Hikes Might Not Be the End
From the latest dot plot released by the Federal Reserve, the mode value of funds rate implies two more hikes of a quarter percent by yearend. However, careful examination shows there are more dots below the mode than above. Taking into account the dovish tone by chairman Powell, the market does not believe this and…
Hong Kong’s Freedom of the Press Eroded After Enactment of National Security Law: Report
On June 14, the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford released its Digital News Report 2023. The report pointed out that after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL), Hong Kong’s press freedom continued to be eroded, and the ranking of press freedom dropped significantly. The…
Chrono-Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation and Cosmetic Enhancement
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture can enhance facial brightness and reduce sagging and fine lines caused by skin aging by needling the face’s meridians and acupoints. This method can also regulate face muscles and fascia to enhance qi and blood circulation. Interestingly, advanced TCM acupuncture practice considers the patient’s birth time. This is called chrono-acupuncture….
TCM’s ‘Cancerless’ Acupuncture Treatment for Laryngeal Cancer
Although modern medicine is capable of curing certain cancerous tumors, any mention of “cancer” is still frightening, especially if the tumor is found in the throat. Not only is the throat difficult to operate on, but the patient also risks losing the vocal cords. Fortunately, surgery is not the only option for laryngeal cancer. Dr….
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