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 ...
Since the olden days, organ meats have been and still are some of the most nutritious meats in an animal. Also known as offal, these meats include the liver, heart, brain, kidneys, intestines, and tongue. People worldwide consume organ meats from cows, sheep, goats, hens, and ducks. Other animals include pigs and camels. Most organ ...
As autumn sets in, the weather becomes progressively cold and dry. Many people start to experience symptoms like coughing, phlegm, eczema flare-ups, or nasal allergies. How can we utilize the traditional Chinese knowledge of seasonal rhythms for better health during this time? Guo Dawei, the director of Fu Yuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Taiwan, ...
Everyone is concerned about staying healthy, but why is it said that the best way to cherish life is not just to focus on physical health? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that various diseases are closely related to negative emotions, and modern medicine is increasingly proving this to be true. Bad emotions can lower the body’s ...
Have you ever wondered why ghee, a staple of Indian cuisine, has been utilized for thousands of years as a healing superfood? This golden elixir, celebrated in both culinary and medicinal traditions, is packed with nutrients and healthy fats that can work wonders for your body and brain. Discover how incorporating just one or two ...
In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, finding effective treatments for mental health conditions like depression has never been more critical. Traditional therapies, including talk therapy and medication, are commonplace. However, an alternative, forest therapy, is garnering attention due to its unique approach and benefits. This article delves into the history, fundamentals, and myriad benefits of forest ...
Every time you get angry, sad, or experience grief and you do not express the emotions, they are recorded by the body one by one. Listening to the body’s voice to sense the body’s emotions is important for maintaining health. Your health is directly affected by your mood. If you stay in a happy mood ...
Have you ever wondered why your back aches when you’re down with the flu or a cold? Or COVID? This discomfort, common during many illnesses, is not just a random symptom. It’s a result of complex interactions between your immune system and your brain called the “neuroimmune synapse.” A fascinating and yet-to-be-understood consequence of this ...
What is a balanced immune system? The human body possesses an innate intelligence designed to govern and balance all its intricate functions — our immune system is one such system. The immune system is designed to protect the human body against infectious disease, and it comes with three types of defense mechanisms — innate, adaptive, ...
When it comes to ways to feed your immune system, it all comes down to how you treat your body. “You start treating your body right and your immune system is better.” — Aaron Bruno This phrase is spot-on and has a lot of applications in your daily life. You can vastly enhance your general health ...