In Chinese Buddhist tradition, some figures become legends — monks whose lives blur the line between history and …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He’s willing to tackle any assignment, really, but prefers editing. Writing can take you anywhere and is a little unpredictable (or maybe it’s just his writing). Take this bio for instance. When he started writing, the goal was clear: make it fun and interesting. “Interesting” is no problem. He’s worked on a farm, owned a bakery and worked in healthcare. He’s lived on the Navajo reservation in Arizona as well as in Vienna, Austria. And boy, has he traveled! He’s been to Italy and France, Spain and Portugal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. He’s interested in renewable energy and dreams of buying an electric vehicle some day when there are more charging stations around. He cares about his work and hopes it can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day. But “fun”? Does the liberal use of parenthetical phrases count as fun? (Say “yes” or else he might start typing a “Dad” joke!)
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Tea has been treasured in Chinese culture for thousands of years. Beyond its refreshing taste, it is widely …
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Chinese Health TipsFeatured
An Ancient Remedy for Seasonal Coughs: Pears Steamed With Sichuan Pepper
by Mikel DavisAs autumn turns to winter, or whenever the seasons change, a familiar sound echoes through offices, schools, and …
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Chinese Health TipsFeatured
Lily Bulbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Gentle Remedy for Calm and Balance
by Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese culture has long emphasized the idea that “food and medicine share the same origin.” Many ingredients …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
When Brain Injuries Unlock Hidden Talent: The Strange Science of Acquired Savant Syndrome
by Mikel DavisIn 1994, orthopedic surgeon Anthony Cicoria was standing in a public phone booth in suburban New York speaking …
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In the stories passed down through traditional Chinese culture, actions were never seen as isolated. What a person …
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There’s an old Chinese saying: “A cup of tea each morning keeps the medicine seller away.” For thousands …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Painter Who Turned Down Silver to Help Another Artist
by Mikel DavisZheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Unseen Ledger: Ancient China’s Answer to Fate and Fortune
by Mikel DavisDuring the Tang Dynasty, Wang Yan, an official who served the crown prince, once remarked that the events …
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Chinese Health TipsFeatured
5 Greens Traditional Chinese Medicine Says Your Body Actually Needs
by Mikel DavisWe grab whatever looks fresh at the market — cabbage, radishes, tomatoes, greens — without giving it much …