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
Why Meditation Matters – 6 Reasons You Should Start Meditating Today
Meditation may be the most underrated tool for promoting health and well-being. With no need for special...
Harmony of Heaven and Earth: How the Five Elements Link Nature, Seasons, Health
In ancient China, the philosophy of "heaven, earth, and man as one" has guided wellness for millennia...
The Freezer Coin Trick: Check If Food Spoiled While You Were Away
Years ago, I worked as a nanny for a German family. One summer, they planned a trip back to Germany and...
Are Bacteria Behind Heart Attacks? New Study Reveals a Hidden Threat in the Arteries
For decades, heart disease has been framed largely as a problem of cholesterol and lifestyle. But new...
How Napping Keeps the Brain Younger: Research Shows Three Key Health Benefits
In China, there’s a familiar saying: “Skip your noon nap, fall apart by the afternoon.” A study published...
How to Build Inner Strength in an Ever-Changing World
We live in an era of constant change. Technology advances, the economy fluctuates, relationships become...
Dandelion Tea Offers Cooling and Detox Benefits — But Some Should Avoid It
Long used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), dandelion tea is celebrated for its cooling and detoxifying...
10 Everyday Habits That Damage Your Kidneys — Doctor Explains How to Avoid Hidden Plasticizers
Do you scroll through your phone while eating, pour hot soup into plastic containers, reheat leftovers...
Does Fasting Contribute to Loss of Focus? Long-term Study Concludes: ‘Only Under Certain Circumstances
Ever worried that skipping breakfast might leave you foggy at work? Or that intermittent fasting would...