WELLNESS
Amidst the tension and tribulations of modern life, it is important to know when to step back and give yourself the support you need to thrive; yet all-too-often our well-intended attempts at self-care tend toward self-sabotage. Alongside a growing surge of mental-health awareness, we face the powerful enticement for pampering
7 Ways Sourdough Is Superior to the Standard Loaf
The prehistoric practice of fermenting sourdough to make bread saw a big boost in interest during the...
Origins of Tea in China: From Shennong’s Legend to Lu Yu’s Classic of Tea
Chinese legend holds that Shennong, the ancient ruler revered as a founder of agriculture and medicine...
Traditional Tips for Better Liver Health
The liver is quiet. Unlike the stomach, intestine, or even heart, that may sound the alarm when stressed...
24 Solar Terms without Borders: Make America Healthy Again
In traditional China, the solar term Awakening of Insects (roughly March 5 – March 20) marks the time...
How to Reduce Eye Puffiness in 3 Minutes: Simple Morning Remedies That Work
Under-eye puffiness is a common morning complaint. After late nights, salty meals, or too much water...
9 Signs You’re Consuming Too Much Sugar, and How to Conquer Your Cravings
We all know that consuming too much sugar is terrible for your body. The World Health Organization (WHO...
Unravelling the Mystery of Traditional Chinese Herbs: Cornus fruit (山茱萸 Shan Zhu Yu)
As the “foundation of vitality,” the kidney is an organ of utmost importance in Chinese medicine. Traditional...
Why You Have Too Much Stuff, and 5 Ways to Effectively Declutter Your Life
In an age of instant-gratification and abundance, one might wonder why some 40 percent of Americans suffer...
The Weight of a Wedding: What Was Lost Between ‘Bow to Heaven and Earth’ and ‘I Do’?
By Chen Jing In the worldview of the ancients, anything called a “ritual” was never performed...