Celestial Protection During a Deadly Plague

Since ancient times, when traditional values and morals have extensively degenerated and collapsed, a deadly plague would invariably strike out across the land. As a result, whenever this happens in any part of the world, many people become ill and perish. It is therefore not surprising that humans are frightened of deadly plagues. What is ...

Michael Segarty

A messenger from Heaven.

A Monk Who Reincarnated Into His Friend’s Family After Death

This is the story of a monk’s reincarnation. Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera. It evolved from the local melody of Kunshan and subsequently came to dominate Chinese theater from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Wang Ji, a Kunqu Opera writer in the Ming Dynasty, is also known as ...

Helen London

Kunqu Opera.

The Goodness of Red Beans + Red Bean Recipes

Asians consume red beans as both food and medicine. Containing 21-23 percent protein, 0.3 percent fat, and 65 percent carbohydrates, they are considered a mild food with a sweet and slightly acidic taste. They can nourish and strengthen, especially the spleen and stomach, be diuretic and eliminate excessive water, clear pus, and promote milk flow ...

Helen London

Red beans.

Some Cool Facts About Ancient China

Ancient China was and remains one of the most fascinating places in human history. Full of wisdom, lore, and ingenuity, the ancients were the harbingers of tradition and propriety. Read on for some interesting facts that you may not have known about the most powerful, influential, and continuous culture that humanity has known. Keep in ...

Emma Lu

Old Chinese coins.

The CCP Virus Pandemic, Some Changes That Bring Huge Relief

Most people are worried about the consequences the CCP virus pandemic will have on their lives, families, society, jobs, and so on. In such circumstances, it can be difficult to remain in good spirits. However, you should keep in mind that every calamity is followed by prosperity and that most negative things will also trigger ...

Jack Roberts

A man wearing a mask.

How to Strengthen Your Immunity During the Pandemic

Strengthening your immune system is an important foundation for keeping your body healthy and preventing disease. In light of today’s CCP coronavirus pandemic, let’s take a look at some recommendations given by a Chinese medicine physician for improving your body’s immunity. Chen Fumin, a doctor of Chinese medicine, shares some simple ideas that you can start doing today. Get plenty of sleep to strengthen ...

Raven Montmorency

An acupuncture dummy.

What’s in a Bowl? Traditional Soups and Healing Broths

What’s warmer, more comforting, and strengthening than a generous bowl of one of the traditional soups or chicken/beef or vegetable broth? Not much comes close to it really! What’s more, there are so many varieties of good and nutritious soup broths out there. An ancient Chinese proverb states that a good doctor uses food first, ...

Emma Lu

Soup ingredients.

Deep Impressions (‘The Shanghai Friendship Store’ — Chapter 4)

Deep Impressions, from the novel The Shanghai Friendship Store (Chapter 4), introduces some Chinese college students (circa 1982) who exemplify their nation’s next generation of scholars. From the Beijing collegians who launched the historic May 4th Movement of 1919 to those who took part (and, in some cases, gave their lives) in pro-democracy demonstrations on ...

Nspirement Staff

Susan Ruel with a friend.

Chicken Soup for Your Soul

Do you remember that time when you came home after a really bad day? The weather was bad, you felt down, and maybe your heart was broken. Then you got a whiff of mom’s cooking in the kitchen, and you felt instant relief. What was it? The one dish to solve all worries. A good ...

Raven Montmorency

A bowl of chicken noodle soup.