Laozi was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. He once said: “Those who persevere have willpower.” This has become my motto. Every night, I force myself to read for ...
Who would’ve thought that even the way you sleep can reveal things about you? According to traditional Chinese medicine, sleeping positions indicate character and destiny. In Chinese, this ancient field of study is referred to as 相學 (xiàng xué). 5 Sleeping positions 1. Side-sleepers Side-sleepers are the kings of sleeping. Side-sleeping has connotations of good ...
Doctor Ishihara Yumi was born in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1948. His ancestors were imperial physicians to the respected families of ancient Tanega Island. He is a well-known name in Japan as a naturopathy physician and an expert in health regimens. He has written more than 20 books in his area of expertise. Many acute conditions ...
The word eucalyptus is derived from the ancient Greek word eu, meaning good or well, and calyptos, meaning covered. When early explorers arrived in Australia, they collected samples of various plants, including eucalyptus (from which we get eucalyptus oil), and sent them back to England for study. In 1792, French botanist Charles Louis L’ Hertier ...
Charlotte “Lotte” Reiniger was a film director, an animator, and a trailblazer for women in the film industry. Lotte Reiniger was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1899, and throughout her life, she made over 40 films. She also made one of the world’s first animated features, The Adventures of Prince Achmed. Her films are most ...
There are many types of Chinese tea, each with unique tastes and health-enhancing properties. Here are some benefits and practical uses of five common teas made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green Tea Made from Camellia sinensis leaves, green tea has potent antioxidants called catechins, which help eliminate free radicals responsible for DNA damage. Because ...
Located on Nanhai Road in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei City, the Nanhai Education Park (南海學園) is a compound consisting of cultural and educational facilities, including the National Museum of History, the former National Taiwan Science Education Center, the National Taiwan Arts Education Center, the former National Central Library, the National Education Radio facility, and the ...
What do a medieval phrase and the La Grand-Place have in common? “All roads lead to Rome,” and six narrow side alleys lead to the cobblestone square in the heart of Belgium’s capital, which, including all of its magnificent beauty, has been etched into my memory. La Grand-Place’s earliest written reference goes back to the ...
I always thought of Venice as the pinnacle of canal cities, which in some way it might be. However, there is a dreamy town call Bruges, in Belgium known not only as the capital of West Flanders, but also as the “Venice of the North.” I took it on myself to explore this mysterious place ...
The Aquilaria tree is regarded by some as an “enduring symbol of Hong Kong.” Due to its being endangered, less than 100 remain in Hong Kong. The ancient trade of agarwood is what gave the harbor city its name, which in Cantonese means fragrant city. The oil derived from the wood is a key ingredient of ...
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