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Xiao Yixin Demonstrated How to Have a Harmonious Relationship

Xiao Yixin, who lived during the Liao Dynasty (A.D. 916-1125), was known for displaying the traditional virtues of a Chinese lady. Her father was the emperor’s son-in-law and her mother was Princess Hutu. Xiao Yixin, who was beautiful and also had a kind heart, got married at the age of 20 and never failed to respect her parents or ...

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Painting of a young Chinese woman kneeling by a stream.

Traditional Hair and Scalp Care

Is the appearance of graying hair a warning sign of your good health being compromised? In addition to early graying, some people are more prone to battling oily scalp and hair loss. Are there ways to reverse these hair and scalp problems and prevent them from occurring? The following is an excerpt from an interview ...

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Older woman looking at graying hair in a mirror.

Did You Know That Male Emus Raise the Chicks?

The animal kingdom is full of nuances that can leave you stunned and intrigued. Male emus fall into this category. It is not uncommon to witness acts of care and protection for the offspring among certain animals. You may have seen female animals and bird species playing proactive roles in safeguarding and feeding their offspring. ...

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A male emu guarding its eggs.

7 Principles for Making a Happy Marriage

What makes a marriage work is surprisingly simple. Happily married couples aren’t smarter, richer, or more psychologically astute than others. But in their day-to-day lives, they hit upon a dynamic that keeps their negative thoughts and feelings about each other from overwhelming their positive ones. They have what I call an emotionally intelligent marriage. They ...

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Smiling woman embracing her husband at the beach.

15 Ways to Create Balance in Your Life

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed? Do you feel like you can’t keep up with everything on your plate? If so, it’s time to learn how to get your life back into balance. In this post, we’ll discuss some simple tips that will help you restore order and balance to your life and reduce stress. ...

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Wooden clock with upper half blue with numbers in white and lower half white with numbers in blue and notes stuck to the hands that say "work", "life", and "balance".

The Healing Impact of Music

People listen to music for various reasons. For some, it is the best companion when they are sad or lonesome. For others, it serves as the companion to match their energy levels as they groove to loud songs and pop tracks. It is not without reason that mothers resorted to singing soothing lullabies at bedtime ...

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A young mother holds her newborn child while sitting in a white rocking chair in the nursery.

A Guide to Finding Happiness and Beauty in the Small Things

It is a human and universal desire to attain happiness. You will be hard-pressed to find any sane individual who does not want to be happy. However, it is also true that the definition of happiness is not the same for every person. For some people, joy lies in lofty things and aspects of life. ...

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Family being greeted by grandparents as they arrive for visit on Christmas day with gifts.

Keeping Traditional Crafts Alive in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, the island drawing millions of tourists worldwide, has numerous things to see and do, for sure. However, its attractions are not limited to the delectable cuisine, swanky shopping malls, ancient temples, and glitzy theme parks. The tourists exploring Hong Kong are also enticed by its traditional crafts that are being passed from one ...

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Young Asian woman wearing a traditional red and gold kwan kwa wedding dress.

Why a Woman Is the Feng Shui of the Family

The most profound character in Chinese is “安,” pronounced “aan,” meaning peace. It is comprised of two parts — the top is a roof, and the bottom is a woman, meaning that a home makes her settled, and a home with a woman gives a man peace. When she is kind and decent, she brings happiness and good fortune ...

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A senior woman with hands on hips stands outside a two-story brick house with a smile on her face.

Do You Know About the Feng Shui of Clothes?

Feng shui is not just limited to the physical environment. Clothes and appearances are also affected by feng shui as well. The clothes you wear can have an impact on your body. So it’s best not to wear clothes that have strange or ominous patterns. All things have a magnetic field, which can have an impact ...

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Smiling young woman looks through a rack of yellow tops at a clothing store.