Yang Li, from the southern part of colorful Guizhou Province, has a unique skill called “leaf-vein embroidery.” The embroideries range from birds over rivers to mountains, and are done on tediously prepared leaves. Traditionally, these so-called leaves have beautiful images of birds, rivers, and mountains embroidered on them. While not long ago she was a total noob ...
Are you drinking enough water? The human body consists of more than 60 percent water. Water is used to moisten tissues in the eyes, nose, and mouth. It also protects the body’s organs and tissues. Besides that, water carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells. And if you think that’s all then you’re probably neglecting the ...
Chinese Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil, a.k.a. Margaret, won the women’s 100m butterfly final on July 26, 2021, at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. It was a triumphal moment for both the 21-year-old and her parents. While it seems like a great victory for her as an individual and the collective nation of Canada, it is ...
The recent flash floods in Germany caused a massive disaster in many areas of the country. Many people stood by as their livelihoods washed away and hundreds more fell victim to the unwelcome floods. How I experienced the floods in Germany It was only when I made my way home and had to drive through ...
What is karma? And how does life compensate us for either good or bad karma? As long as there has been a debate about whether it is worthwhile to follow ethical principles, there has also been a debate about whether good people are rewarded for their good karma. We may ask ourselves why it seems ...
The COVID-19 impact on the lives of many business owners, including digital nomads and entrepreneurs, has been substantial. Those who could free themselves from the constraints of offices — according to a New York Times article — and could keep their jobs had the following logic at the beginning of the breakout: “If you’re going ...
In China, the long-held tradition is to present your wedding gift in the form of a red envelope/red packet filled with money. Besides weddings, red envelopes are also commonly used during other special occasions. On Chinese New Year, the parents give red envelopes to children. In celebration of a newly born child, friends, family, and ...
If you have the following symptoms and they have been prevailing for a certain period of time, you might be suffering from what is termed “sinusitis.” Sinusitis symptoms Postnasal drip Discolored nasal discharge (greenish in color) Nasal stuffiness or congestion Tenderness of the face (especially under the eyes or at the bridge of the nose) ...
Many people suffer from insomnia, which can go on for a long period of time. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by having difficulty falling asleep, even though the body is exhausted, or, finally falling asleep but dreaming lucidly so the mind and body cannot rest. This is why your body has a ...
Health in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hinges on striking a balance between all the elements in our bodies. A person will feel bulky and sleepy all the time when they are damp. The body feels sticky like glue and the person feels sluggish. In TCM, dampness is described as being like cotton that has been soaked in oil. ...
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