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...

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...

Greater Snow (Daxue) Solstice Health Guide: Storing Yang Qi, Heat, and Body Fluids Three Key Points for a Comfortable WinterDecember 6th marks the Greater Snow (Daxue) solstice, one of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar. The saying goes, "Neglect health during the Greater Snow, and you'll fall ill next year...

Harvard Study Reveals Calcium Supplement Misconceptions: How to Scientifically Supplement Calcium to Avoid Osteophyte Formation and Cardiovascular Risks?Calcium supplements, a staple in almost every household, are often considered a "miracle cure" for preventing osteoporosis and fractures. The elderly, in particular, often make calcium supplementation a habit, sometimes taking it without any medical consultation...

Winter Wellness Challenge: Embracing Ancient Wisdom for a Healthy and Happy New YearOn December 6th, a heavy snowfall transformed the world into a winter wonderland. Amidst the cold of winter and the busyness of life, let's embrace an ancient tradition "Eat Three Things, Do Three Things" to welcome the new year with health and resilience, preserving this valuable cultural heritage...

8,000 Steps a Day: The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life A Walking Wellness GuideLi Auntie, a retired teacher, experienced a decrease in physical activity after retirement, leading to weight gain and an increased waistline. By chance, she learned from a former colleague about the benefits of walking 8,000 steps a day and decided to try it...

Winter back pain, cold hands and feet? Kidney deficiency might be "ringing the alarm bells"!Sixty-something Mr. Liu suffered from debilitating lower back pain and icy cold hands and feet every winter...

Sleeping Positions and Health: A Cellular "Wellness Summit" Unveils the Best Sleep Posture"Beepbeep" In a microscopic world, the bells of the cellular conference hall resonate, all cells holding their breath. The annual wellness summit has officially begun, with attending cells poised to discuss a matter of vital importance to humanity: finding the optimal sleeping position to ensure both physical and mental well-being, and peak performance...

Foot Soaking with Ginger: Fang Da Jie's Health Journey and a Scientific Exploration of Ginger's BenefitsIn a small town in Shandong Province, a 50-year-old woman named Fang Da Jie improved her health significantly after eight months of consistently soaking her feet in ginger water every night. Her blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels all showed remarkable improvement, and her joint flexibility increased noticeably...

Fructus Psoraleae: Warming and Tonifying the Spleen and Kidney, Treating Frequent Urination and DiarrheaFructus Psoraleae, the fruit of a legume plant, is relatively common in the wild, yet remains unfamiliar to many. Its black-coated fruits are a valuable herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), awaiting discovery by those who seek its benefits...

Bahe Wan: An Underrated Remedy for Spleen and Stomach Health, Protecting Your GutBahe Wan, a seemingly ordinary name, hides powerful spleen and stomach-tonifying effects. In today's fast-paced lifestyle, spleen and stomach problems are increasingly common, with digestive disorders, bloating, and loss of appetite affecting many...

Chaihu Shugan Wan: Relieving Liver Qi Stagnation and Improving Modern Sub-health IssuesLiver qi stagnation, spleen and stomach disharmony, insomnia, eye fatigue these common problems plague modern individuals, often leading to physical and mental exhaustion. A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preparation called "Chaihu Shugan Wan" (Chaihu Liver-Soothing Pills), due to its unique efficacy, is gaining increasing attention...