The Chinese yam, also known as Dioscorea polystachya, is a flowering plant in the yam family cultivated in many temperate and tropical regions. This versatile vegetable is highly valued in Chinese and Japanese traditional medicine for its many health benefits. It is listed as a high-level nourishing product in the classic Chinese medical textbook Yellow ...
A farmer bought a strong young ox from a butcher to plow his fields. However, it was later discovered that the animal was the reincarnation of a debtor who had returned to pay his obligations incurred in his previous life. A seemingly robust young ox One day, the farmer saw a robust young ox at ...
This year 2022 is a Christmas to remember. The greatest gift of all, and anyone will undoubtedly agree, is health. On Christmas and New Year, this means being able to spend time with family, friends, and extended relatives. It’s ironic how we take these iconic things for granted, like being more caring and spending quality ...
Hong Kong is a great place to be, especially during the festive season in December. Visitors at the end of the year enjoy a cooler, dry climate. But best of all, several festive events welcome them. As a westerner, one may wonder whether Asians celebrate Christmas. Do they get into a festive mood as well? ...
A long-term illness is nothing anybody wishes upon themselves or others. It is usual for people to get ill at the change of seasons or when they have been exposed to extreme conditions for too long. Usually, most common illnesses like a cold will pass quickly, and the symptoms are pretty evident. Throughout history, there ...
Health and longevity are what most people desire. But are there any recorded cases of extreme longevity? Even in modern times with advanced medical technology, a person’s average life expectancy is 75 years. Every country has examples of people living longer than 100 years. But such cases of longevity are rare. If anyone lived for 300 ...
Force is about conquering, while wisdom is about understanding. Wisdom allows you to find a way through any situation, while force can only push you forward. The following are two stories about using wisdom instead of force to solve a problem. All it takes is a bag of eggs An old saying goes: “It’s worth ...
One does not just symbolically show support for Taiwan without the risk of antagonizing China. Or, more specifically, infuriating Beijing like Germany’s Parliamentary visit to Taiwan did recently, when a delegation of 6 German lawmakers met with Taiwan’s President Tsai-Ing Wen on Monday, October 3. The group from Germany arrived the day before and planned ...
Liver health is often overlooked by many people, especially those who do not drink alcohol. Most people believe alcohol is the only factor that can have a negative effect on this organ. However, many other factors can influence its function. In this article, we shall look at four simple exercises you can do every day ...
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Haredim Jews have long led a life of seclusion and religious study, but in recent times, a new trend has developed among members of the community — they’re increasingly becoming high-tech. Many are “breaking with their tradition,” says the BBC, and they are “proving surprisingly successful in Israel’s tech start-up sector.” The Haredim, ...
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