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Baoding balls may have been invented in China’s city of the same name, located in Hebei Province, but the Chinese characters reveal another layer of meaning. Bao (保) carries the meaning “to protect, defend, or ensure,” while ding (定) usually means “to fix, or make definite.” In China, these specialized
Shaking Out the Best Salts for Health
Salt, or sodium chloride (NaCl), is an essential nutrient necessary for keeping our bodies in working...
The Dirt on Soap – Is it Overrated?
Have you ever gone on a holiday at the seaside and found that your skin felt fresh and healthy without...
Food For Thought – Best Eats For Mental Clarity
Do you wake up some mornings and your head feels like cobwebs, “foggy,“ or “cloudy?" You...
10 Teas to Enhance Meditation (Part 1)
After water, tea, in its many forms and variations, is the most consumed beverage on Earth. Not only...
The Power of Mind – Negative Thinking Can Have Serious Consequences
Many people are aware of the placebo effect, but few perceive that the counter-placebo effect may be...
Azurite – The Singing Stone
Azurite (Lapis Linguis) is an ancient stone with a rich history. It is a rare mineral that is characterized...
Ginseng: A (Conditional) Traditional Medicinal That You Can Grow at Home
A Traditional medicine of diverse roots Ginseng has been used for thousands of years as a powerful...
Diet and Depression: 5 Foods to Eat Up When You’re Down, and 5 to Avoid
Everyone experiences periods of melancholy, sorrow, and regret. If we are not proactive in dealing with...
Recognizing Anxiety in Children and How to Help Them
Children react to stress in different ways according to their age, their individual character and their...