Health

Bringing Wellness to the Body: Spring Hacks

Winter is over. Now is the season of spring — the season of rebirth and renewal. It is the perfect time to do some cleansing of the body, mind, and soul. And what better way to do it than to take inspiration from the 5,000-year-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)? Chinese medicine and philosophy state that ...

Raven Montmorency

Spring flowers blooming.

The Link Between Virus Spillover and the Environment

As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, a common question is, can infectious diseases be connected to environmental change? The exploitation of wildlife by humans through hunting, trade, habitat degradation, and urbanization facilitates close contact between wildlife and humans, which increases the risk of virus spillover, the study found. This has been published in the journal Proceedings ...

Troy Oakes

Fresh meat market.

Maintaining Health During Difficult Times

Sometimes, you might not be in a situation where you can follow a strict healthcare regimen to keep yourselves fit. A good example would be the current coronavirus lockdown during which gyms are a no-go and you may not be able to find healthy superfoods in nearby groceries. Do not worry. Follow these simple tips ...

Raven Montmorency

A young woman doing a stretching exercise.

Garlic: A Natural Antibiotic

Garlic is a pungent and strong-tasting herb. It is rich in sulfur-containing compounds, especially allicin, which has extraordinary germicidal properties, making it a great choice as an antibiotic. As a food, it has a warming and soothing nature and strengthens the stomach. It not only detoxifies and repels insects, but also works to regulate blood ...

Michael Segarty

Cloves of garlic.

The Health Benefits of Rice

According to Statista, the human population consumed about 490.27 million metric tons of rice in the 2018/2019 crop year. More than 100 countries include it in their everyday meals, and some serve it from breakfast to dinner. It’s high in calories and cheap, making it easily accessible to the larger public. Arguably, it is one ...

Emma Lu

Terraced rice growing.

Doctor Recommends 5 Ways to Help Prevent Viral Infection

The CCP coronavirus spreads extremely fast. Dr. Jiang Shoushan uses a case in Hong Kong as an example. Nineteen family members met and dined together. Despite that one-off contact, the viral infection impacted 11 of them. It shows that wearing a mask and washing hands frequently are not enough. Immunity is the answer. 5 methods ...

Audrey Wang

A person wearing a face mask.

How the Weak Deal With the CCP Virus

People with impaired or weak immune systems are called immunocompromised. Such a condition basically diminishes their body’s ability to fight against infections. And in these times when the coronavirus outbreak has scared countries into announcing lockdowns, the immunocompromised population needs to be extra cautious in who and what they interact with. Weak immunity People usually ...

Raven Montmorency

An elderly husband and wife.

Why Is Skullcap Also Known as Hanxin Grass?

Skullcap, or Scutellaria, is a plant of the Labiatae family. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the dried aerial part of Skullcap is capable of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and pain, and resisting cancer. Uses of skullcap Skullcap is commonly used in the treatment of bruises, conditions where ...

Emma Lu

Skullcap, also known as Hanxin grass.

Are You Eating These Readily Available Nutrients for Your Immune System?

As the CCP coronavirus continues to spread, it’s very important to boost your immunity, as physical health and immunity are closely related. High-quality nutrition can keep your immune system healthy. The best foods to boost immunity are all around you, easily available, and cheap. Some simple diet strategies to help you boost your immune system ...

Helen London

A fish market.

Why It’s Okay to Walk and Jog During the CCP Coronavirus Outbreak

With many regions restricting people indoors as a preventive measure against the CCP coronavirus outbreak, health-conscious people have been wondering whether it would be good for them to walk and jog outdoors. If you live in an area where authorities have allowed such activities, there is no reason not to exercise and enjoy some fresh ...

Armin Auctor

A woman walking down the sidewalk.