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Harnessing the Power of Fermentation: Enhancing Brain and Gut Health

In recent years, the spotlight has shifted toward the remarkable benefits of consuming fermented foods, not only for gut health, but also for cognitive well-being. Fermentation, an age-old preservation technique, not only enhances the taste and texture of foods, but also enriches them with beneficial bacteria and compounds.  This article explores the intricate relationship between ...

Viena Abdon

Homemade kimchi in jars.

True Rest for Renewal: Solutions to Relieve Fatigue and Boost Energy

Feeling perpetually fatigued despite a full night’s sleep? This common conundrum often stems from the brain not achieving genuine rest. To combat this, consider adopting the following three restorative practices. These methods promise to invigorate your spirit, enhance your mental acuity, and boost productivity in work and learning. Effective rest techniques 1. Mental rest Contrary ...

Mikel Davis

An exhausted man sitting at a table.

Rejuvenating Body and Mind: 5 Effective Methods to Combat Chronic Inflammation

Modern life can be exhausting, and those sandwiched between caring for both older and younger family members feel it even more. According to clinical experts, 80-90 percent of patients exhibit some level of fatigue. This is often due to chronic inflammation in the body. Let’s explore five methods to address inflammatory conditions and alleviate physical ...

Mikel Davis

Bearded man wearing a suit and tie sitting at his desk with eyes closed and with sticky notes that have open eyes drawn on them stuck to his face.

Perspectives From Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine treats people on many different levels. For example, I knew a Buddhist woman who lived a very frugal life even though her family was wealthy. Although she was almost 50 years old and had given birth to three children, she was slim and healthy. Her only regret was that her face was ...

Emma Lu

Packets of traditional Chinese medicine ingredients.

Getting to the Root of the Problem With Chinese Medicine

A control systems engineer in charge of product design and solutions and the creation of product manuals had an intriguing insight one day after reading The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine (Huangdi Neijing), a Chinese medicine medical text that’s generally dated between the late Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.) and the Han Dynasty (206 ...

Max Lu

'The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine.'