Perineal Hygiene: A Daily Habit for Health and Proper Cleaning MethodsIn daily life, we often overlook seemingly insignificant hygiene details, yet these details are closely related to our health. Perineal hygiene, or washing the anal area, is one such easily overlooked but crucial personal hygiene habit...

Unexpected Changes in Your Body from Eating Sweet Potatoes in Winter!Lao Chu, a retired worker and avid tea drinker, was introduced to sweet potatoes last winter by his friend Lao Lin, who touted their warming and health-promoting properties. Initially unconcerned, the cold winter prompted Lao Chu to join the ranks of roasted sweet potato enthusiasts...

Drinking Water Before Bed: Health Risks and Hydration Guidelines for SeniorsMadam Zhao has a daily habit of drinking water before bed, believing it helps soothe her throat and improve sleep. However, as she ages, this seemingly simple habit has become a source of concern...

Unmasking the Health Hazards of Four Common Cigarettes: Thin Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Expired Cigarettes, and Tea CigarettesUncle Lin, a smoker with over thirty years of experience, firmly believed in his good health, despite his family's repeated pleas to quit. However, his addiction recently worsened, leading him to experiment with various cigarettes, including those marketed as "healthy and harmless," such as tea cigarettes and thin cigarettes, and even the recently popular e-cigarettes...

The Great Snow approaches: Winter Wellness Tips for Seniors: 2 Don'ts and 3 No'sAs the Great Snow (Daxue) solar term arrives each year, bringing biting winds and plummeting temperatures, winter wellness becomes paramount for seniors. Many believe in substantial winter tonics, consuming various supplements, but this isn't entirely accurate...

The Astonishing Benefits of Quitting Smoking: Near-Normal Mortality Rates After a DecadeThe health risks of smoking are well-known. However, the benefits of quitting and the best methods to do so often remain confusing...

How Often Should You Shower in Winter? A Guide to Healthy Winter BathingRecently, temperatures in Hangzhou have plummeted. A hot shower followed by snuggling into a warm bed is a quintessential winter pleasure...

Long-Term Consumption of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): A Detailed Look at Three Outcomes and Four ChangesZhang Auntie often says, "Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the best! I've been taking it for years, and I haven't had any major health problems!" This statement brings both relief and worry to her family. They're relieved by her good health, but concerned about the potential long-term effects of consistent TCM use...

Harvard Study: A Daily Bowl of Congee May Extend Lifespan by 2-3 Years The Secret to Longevity May Be Hidden in This Simple Dish"Think congee is just 'poor man's food'? Think again! It might be the secret to longevity!" A 20-year study conducted by the Harvard T.H...

Greater Snow (Daxue) Festival: A Health Guide for Senior Citizens A Winter Health Protection ManualGrandma Li often says, "After the Greater Snow, the earth enters winter, and our bodies must also adjust accordingly. The elderly need to be even more careful...

Say Goodbye to Phlegm: Three Effective Remedies for a Clear ThroatDo you often feel your throat clogged with phlegm, like a heavy weight you can neither cough nor swallow? This unpleasant phlegm, or dampness, not only affects daily life but also leads to a series of discomforts such as coughing and hoarseness. This article will delve into the causes and symptoms of phlegm and provide three simple and effective remedies to help you say goodbye to phlegm twice a day and regain a clear throat...

Liu Shangjin: An 8-Year-Old Prodigy's Decade-Long Journey in Traditional Chinese MedicineLiu Shangjin, an 8-year-old who began studying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and hailed as the "reincarnation of Hua Tuo" (a legendary ancient Chinese physician), has an extraordinary story that began in an ordinary family. His parents were factory workers, and he was a frail child, frequently suffering from colds, coughs, and high fevers...