Is Long-Term Vitamin B2 Supplementation Safe? A Case Study from Office Worker Xiao Wang!Xiao Wang, an ordinary office worker, recently suffered from angular cheilitis, chapped lips, and eye strain. A friend suggested he supplement with vitamin B2, and after a month, his symptoms significantly improved...

Is Frequent Marital Sex Really Harmful? Advice from a 63-Year-Old Traditional Chinese Medicine PractitionerMr. Wang, a retired TCM practitioner with over 40 years of experience witnessing countless patients' journeys from illness to recovery, received a worried visit from his old neighbor, Mrs...

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...

Ginseng Slices in Water: Health Elixir or Health Hazard?Ginseng slices, commonly made from ginseng, American ginseng, and other ginseng varieties, are known for their "Qi-tonifying" properties. With advancements in pharmaceutical processing techniques, ginseng slices have become a popular choice for everyday health maintenance due to their convenience and portability...

Ear Cleaning: From Traditional Craft to Fringe Services, a Metropolitan Wellness EnigmaThose who have visited Chengdu, Sichuan, have likely encountered street stalls offering ear cleaning services. The sound of bells, the gentle touch of feathers against your cheeks and ears, a soothing feeling washes over you from head to toe...

Farewell to Summer, Hello to Fall: A Guide to Nourishing Yourself Post-Summer SolsticeTomorrow, August 24th, marks the end of the "San Fu" period, the hottest days of summer. We've endured 40 days of scorching temperatures since July 15th, and now, the refreshing coolness of autumn is upon us...

Coughing and Phlegm in Dog Days of Summer? One Slice of "Chinese Cough Treasure" - Hualiu Hong - Does the Trick!The dog days of summer are here, and with them come an increase in coughing and phlegm. Are you also bothered by this? In fact, the frequent occurrence of coughing and phlegm during the dog days has a reason: the hot and humid environment makes the body sweat profusely, losing fluids and leading to insufficient lung fluids; dampness invades the body, obstructs the spleen and stomach, and accumulates phlegm, ultimately affecting the lung qi, triggering coughing and phlegm...

Older people's healthy diet choice: eat well every meal, protect good health and longevityThe saying goes, "Three meals a day are necessary for good health. Healthy living cannot do without healthy diet...

Simple Dinners for Seniors: A Doctor's Heartfelt AdviceA crisp autumn evening found me in my clinic, seeing a new patient. Sixty-five-year-old Ms...

Bidding Farewell to Summer's Heat, Welcoming Autumn's Arrival: Traditional Customs and Modern Wellness PracticesTomorrow, August 14th, marks the eleventh day of the seventh lunar month, signifying the end of the hottest period of the year, "Sn F Tin" (the Three Folds of Summer), and the beginning of its final phase M F (the Final Fold). This special day is steeped in traditional customs and wisdom for maintaining health and well-being, inviting us to explore its secrets...

Summer Solstice Soup: A Cool Gift from the Wisdom of Our AncestorsThe summer sun blazes like fire, scorching us with its intense heat. As we retreat to air-conditioned rooms, enjoying the coolness brought by modern technology, have we ever wondered how people in ancient times, without air conditioning or refrigerators, survived the sweltering summer? The answer lies in a simple bowl of "Summer Solstice Soup"...

Summer Solstice Health Guide: Keeping Seniors Safe During the Scorching HeatIntroduction:Today marks the beginning of the Summer Solstice, officially ushering in the scorching summer months. The intense heat and humidity pose a challenge for everyone, but seniors require extra care and attention...