Tag: HK Life

Alarming Discovery by Hong Kong’s Consumer Council: Insect Fragments Found in Pickled Vegetable Samples

On July 18, the Hong Kong Consumer Council released the findings on 30 packaged pickled vegetable products, some of which are available in the American market. It has raised concerns about the safety and quality of some packaged pickled vegetable products with high sodium content. The Consumer Council examined 30 packaged pickled vegetable samples, including…


Insect Fragments Found in Pickled Vegetable Samples: Hong Kong’s Consumer Council

On July 18, the Hong Kong Consumer Council released the findings on 30 packaged pickled vegetable products, some of which are available in the American market. It has raised concerns about the safety and quality of some packaged pickled vegetable products with high sodium content. The Consumer Council examined 30 packaged pickled vegetable samples, including…


An Ancient Therapy to Alleviate COVID-19 Complications and Asthma Symptoms

Are you experiencing persistent fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, palpitations, or difficulty concentrating long after recovering from COVID-19? These symptoms could be signs of long COVID, or post-COVID syndrome. Long COVID can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, making it challenging for individuals with severe symptoms to perform daily tasks. In some cases, it…


Risk of Autoimmune Diseases Triples After COVID-19 Infection, 6 Tips to Reduce Susceptibility to Long COVID

The long-term chronic effects of COVID-19 cannot be ignored. Studies have shown that six months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, the risk of developing an autoimmune disease is three times that of an uninfected person. Virology experts say following six health guidelines can help reduce the incidence of long COVID. A research team analyzed data…


Say Goodbye to Constipation: 3 Simple Methods for Smooth Bowel Movements and Radiant Skin

Constipation is one of the modern conditions that affect our daily lives. Chronic constipation can further strain an already stressful lifestyle and exacerbate gastrointestinal problems. So how many bowel movements a day is considered normal? How many days without a bowel movement is considered constipation? In this episode of “The 100 Doctors, the 100 Treatments,”…


Get the Most out of Your Cup of Coffee: Best Ways to Drink It

Some people think coffee is refreshing and helps them lose weight, so they enjoy a cup or two daily. On the other hand, some believe coffee affects cardiovascular health and choose to avoid it. Dr. Chang Chin-chien, a 78-year-old honorary professor of surgery at National Taiwan University Hospital, still operates on patients every week. One…


Ancient Wisdom’s Remarkable Impact: Eczema Vanishes, Weight Drops by 30 Pounds in Just 1 Month

Eczema is a common skin disease, and while it can’t kill you, the itching, redness, and swelling it causes can be unbearable. The condition can even lead to comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders, severely compromising quality of life. Yuen Oi-lin, a registered traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner in Hong Kong, shared one…


Palm Dates Protect the Heart and Treat Constipation, See Why Dubai Royals Eat Them at Every Meal

Palm dates, also known as “desert bread,” are the health-preserving fruit the Dubai royal family loves. Although very sweet, they can be eaten in moderation—even by diabetics. On the program “Health 1+1,” Shu Rong, a veteran British traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician, said that palm dates are as delicious as they are medicinal. They can…


Main Causes of Body Odor and Effective Elimination Methods

Summer can bring a host of pleasant smells: your neighbor’s dinner grilling in his backyard, freshly cut grass, and the earth after a thunderstorm. But summer heat can also bring smelly scents like sweat and body odor. Body odor masked by strong perfume can be especially pungent. Dr. Yu Yawen from Shangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine…


These 3 Skin Conditions Can Be Precursors to Cancer

The skin is the human body’s largest organ. Various changes on the outside, in the skin, can reflect the state of the internal organs and, thus, the body’s overall health. Paying attention to what’s happening on the skin can help us detect more severe conditions lurking beneath its surface. Even cancer can be detected and…