Category: traditional wisdom

Simple Feng Shui Secrets for Your Home

Years ago, I lived in a long, low rambler of a house that sat on a corner lot. My husband and I did some renovating which resulted in the entire yard being torn up. When it came time, we replanted the yard with grass seed (no sod for us!) and had to replace the walkway…


7 Tips to Stay Balanced Amid Summer’s Heat

A solar term is a period of approximately two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. There are 24 solar terms in a year, which make up the traditional Chinese calendar system used to guide farming and everyday life. The calendar contributes to the ancient Chinese philosophy that living in accordance with nature…


Possible Food Shortages Have You Worried?

Depending on where you live, there may be food shortages as we head into summer. Now is a perfect time to stock up on fresh local produce as the growing season bursts forth. Most of us don’t think twice about going to the store when we need groceries. We are used to buying what we…


It Takes Only 1 Month to Cure Heart Problems? A Harvard Study Confirms the Existence of Pericardium Meridian

Stimulating acupuncture points can improve or cure diseases. In the West, acupuncture and acupressure are gradually gaining popularity. However, do meridians really exist in the human body? The scientific community has long had no answer. However, a study published by Harvard Medical School confirmed the existence of the “pericardium meridian,” one of the 12 meridians….


Holistic Methods Get at the Root of Long COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic was a threat to public safety and health around the world. The outbreak and spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) inflicted loss of human life all over the globe. Long COVID is a term used to describe post-COVID symptoms which may remain present despite having recovered from COVID-19…


Healthy Aging: The Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Although the risk of disease and disability clearly increase with advancing age, poor health is not an inevitable consequence of aging. Many of the illnesses, disabilities, and deaths associated with chronic diseases are avoidable through known preventive measures. Key measures include practicing a healthy lifestyle (for example, regular physical activity, healthy eating, and avoiding tobacco…


Manuka Honey Fights Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Plus so Much More

The steadily worsening problem of antibiotic-resistant pathogens – cause for grave concern in the medical community – has researchers working overtime to discover solutions.  But several studies raise hope that Manuka honey may hold the key to combating MRSA and other drug-resistant strains. In one study conducted at Cardiff Metropolitan University and published in 2012 in Microbiology, researchers…


7 Types of Facial Wrinkles and What They Say About Your Internal Health

Facial wrinkles are not only a sign of aging, but can also reflect the health status of our organs. Reducing wrinkles can even protect our organs. The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and the health of the body is often reflected on the surface of the skin. When a person is…


This Ear Condition Warns of Coronary Disease—Press on the Ears This Way

In the face of pain, the common treatment method in hospitals is to use painkillers, but many patients’ pain doesn’t get relieved after taking them, and the painkillers also bring side effects. There are many examples of using auriculotherapy for pain, which is fast and effective, and has no side effects. Curing a Stiff Neck…


This Ear Condition Warns of Coronary Disease—Press This Spot on the Ears

In the face of pain, the common treatment method in hospitals is to use painkillers, but many patients’ pain doesn’t get relieved after taking them, and the painkillers also bring side effects. There are many examples of using auriculotherapy for pain, which is fast and effective, and has no side effects. Curing a Stiff Neck…