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Which Teas Improve and Become More Aromatic With Age?
In recent years, aged tea has gradually gained popularity, with more and more people starting to enjoy drinking it. So, which aged teas are good? What makes them so good? Let’s find the answers together! Aged White Tea — Effective for Reducing Fire and Inflammation As the saying goes, “one year as tea, three years as medicine, seven years as a treasure,” the unique smooth taste of aged white tea is unforgettable upon the first sip. Apart from its great taste, aged white tea also offers excellent health benefits. It is particularly effective in reducing fire and inflammation due to its ability to regulate cellular immune function, lower inflammatory factors, and enhance the body’s capacity to eliminate damaged factors. Experts conducted research on both new and aged white teas and found that the older the white tea, the better its anti-inflammatory effects. Aged Tieguanyin — Rich, Smooth, Clear, and Refreshing Aged Tieguanyin is a high-grade type of Tieguanyin tea. After being baked and cooled, it is sealed and stored in a stone-wood structured warehouse where it remains unaffected by extreme heat or cold. Through a series of chemical changes over time, aged Tieguanyin accumulates rich essences, resulting in an especially… -
Live Regularly and Cultivate Wellbeing
Having practiced medicine and taught for over six decades, Dr. Wangdui, as a Tibetan doctor, diligently works in clinical settings for more than 10 hours daily. As an educator, he rises early and stays late, being involved in almost every aspect of his students' lives. As a researcher, he never lets go of a book, delving deeply into ancient Tibetan medical texts.In such a busy work environment, Wangdui, who holds three roles, still maintains high spirits. To him, when busyness becomes a habit, it turns into enjoyment. His dedication to researching Tibetan medicine supports his life dedicated to its preservation.Living Regularly and Immersed in WorkIn Wangdui's long career, "sitting still" is not the norm. Upon arriving at work, he always wishes to be involved in every step, often filling his schedule so tightly that he only sleeps for 3-4 hours a day. To most people, his daily routine of seeing patients, teaching, reading, and researching seems immense and fast-paced, but this does not leave Wangdui feeling drained; instead, his body has adapted to this constant state of busyness.The Huangdi Neijing states: "Ancient people who understood the Dao followed the principles of yin and yang, harmonized with the methods of health… -
TCM gaining recognition with Western institutes
Paul Ryan, a US doctor studying traditional Chinese medicine in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, treats a girl with sanfutie plaster, in July, 2012. [Photo provided to China Daily]Traditional Chinese medicine has won more recognition in Western countries in recent years, but the 5,000-year-old medical science still needs a modern interpretation to break into the mainstream Western market.According to the Beijing-based World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, more TCM clinics have opened in the West and more colleges are starting to offer TCM education, but TCM has not attained legal status in many countries.In some countries, TCM is considered a food supplement rather than having medicinal effects, it added.A major reason that TCM is not widely acknowledged in these countries is a lack of research on TCM such as its pharmaceutical details and its interaction with other medicines, according to the federation.The number of registered TCM practitioners worldwide is estimated at about 500,000.A cooperative project between the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia is trying to combine TCM with modern interpretations of ancient documents and high-level clinical research.US students in a university in Shandong province learn about Chinese traditional medicine on June 27 in… -
Zhuang and Yao Medicine Featured at Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Cultural Market
On June 14, the Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cultural Service Month and Cultural Market Activity Week, organized by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's TCM Administration and hosted by the Regional Medicinal Botanical Garden, with co-organization from seven institutions including the Guangxi International Zhuang Medical Hospital (hereafter referred to as GZMH), was launched in the "Three Streets and Two Alleys" area of Xingning District, Nanning City. The Party member and member of the leadership group of the Regional Health Commission, Party Secretary and Director of the TCM Administration, Li Jiawen, attended the event and delivered a speech. Sun Yu, a member of the leadership group of the TCM Administration, presided over the opening ceremony. Tan Yingsi, a third-level researcher at the Nanning Municipal Health Commission, also attended the event and delivered a speech. Qin Zujie, Party Secretary of the Guangxi International Zhuang Medical Hospital, participated in the event. Citizens experience Zhuang medicine bamboo cupping therapy. Provided by Guangxi International Zhuang Medical Hospital The market, imbued with a strong atmosphere of TCM culture, attracted citizens for consultations and experiences. At the venue, GZMH set up a Zhuang and Yao medicinal cuisine booth offering free samples of health-promoting dishes and teas such… -
Traditional Chinese Medicine for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Pharyngitis
As people's living standards continue to rise, so does their awareness of health. The demand for health knowledge among Qingpu residents is becoming increasingly urgent.The Qingpu District Media Integration Center and the Qingpu District Health Commission have jointly created a talk show program aimed at Qingpu residents – Listen to Health in Qingpu. This program aims to popularize health tips and knowledge about the prevention, treatment, and care of common diseases through interviews and Q&A sessions. By detailing actual cases encountered by expert doctors during their clinical practice, the program provides answers to health-related questions that concern the public. Today's health guest: Chen Caojie.Is chronic pharyngitis common in our daily lives?Chronic pharyngitis is a common upper respiratory tract disease. Its main clinical manifestations include discomfort or a sensation of a foreign body in the throat (such as feeling something stuck in the throat that won't go down or come out), severe cases may present with sore throat or a burning sensation. Most patients exhibit frequent swallowing or throat clearing. Many patients experience nausea and dry heaving when brushing their teeth in the morning. Chronic pharyngitis has a long course and is prone to recurrent episodes. It is a common and… -
Winter Is Approaching, Don’t Forget to Drink More Tea
The weather is getting colder; autumn is leaving and winter is about to arrive. Winter is dry and can easily cause heatiness. To avoid this, please drink more tea. The greatest function of tea is to reduce heatiness and detoxify the body. Tea is essentially a medicine, all herbal books record the properties, taste, and effects of tea. All these texts consider tea to be cold in nature and bitter in taste. According to Lu Yu's The Classic of Tea, "the use of tea has an extremely cold taste." In the Newly Revised Materia Medica - Section on Wood, it states, "Tea, bitter tea, is sweet and bitter in taste, slightly cold and non-toxic." Chen Cangqi's Supplement to the Materia Medica says, "Tea is bitter and cold, breaking hot qi." Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica: "Tea is bitter and cold, best able to reduce fire." The "extremely cold taste" in The Classic of Tea actually refers to its "extremely cold nature." Ranking of Teas for Reducing Heatiness 1. Unfermented Green Tea: Being the coldest in nature, when the body has excessive heat, based on the principle of generating and overcoming, green tea is best at reducing heat. Green tea… -
Nourishing Wisdom from the “Huangdi Neijing” – Eating for Modern Health
The "Huangdi Neijing" is China's earliest medical classic, often referred to as the "ancestor of medicine." It encapsulates the health-preserving wisdom of our ancestors and serves as an encyclopedia of life. It has immeasurable guiding significance in terms of nourishing the mind, spirit, and body. Today, we are launching a special section exploring the treasures of health preservation within the "Huangdi Neijing," guiding you through its wisdom and helping you find specific methods for health preservation to solve common health challenges, thus achieving disease prevention and health maintenance. Follow along with us on this journey of health preservation. ### The "Words" of Health Preservation in the "Huangdi Neijing" The "Huangdi Neijing - Suwen" suggests: Grains nourish, fruits assist, meats benefit, and vegetables complement. Combining flavors and essences in your diet helps replenish vital energy and essence. We have invited: - Professor Wang Qingqi, an expert on interpreting the "Huangdi Neijing," a renowned traditional Chinese medicine practitioner in Shanghai, and a lifetime professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. - Professor Hu Chunfu, a professor at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. ### The "Path" of Health Preservation 1. **"Grains Nourish"** - What are the five grains? - Rice - Peas… -
Pecans: A Treasure Trove of Health Benefits
Talking about pecans, one is bound to think of their brain-like shape and their ability to nourish the brain and enhance intelligence. One can also see many elderly people fondling pecans in their hands to exercise or maintain good health. Pecans are one of the four famous dried fruits and are recorded in numerous dietary and medical texts, also known as Hu Tao (Persian walnut), Qiang Tao, and Wan Sui Zi. Pecans have a slightly sweet, fragrant, and crispy taste, are rich in nutrients, and have high health and medicinal value. Other parts such as the pecan shell and the partition between the kernels can also be used as medicine with wide-ranging applications. Pecan Kernels Nut-based foods are considered an important part of a healthy diet, and pecan kernels are widely recognized as longevity-enhancing delicacies. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this ingredient targets the kidneys, lungs, and large intestine meridians, possessing properties that solidify the kidneys, reduce essence leakage, warm the lungs, moisten the intestines, replenish vital energy, and benefit the triple energizer. The "Sui Xi Ju Yin Shi Pu" records about pecan kernels: "Sweet and warming, they moisten the lungs, benefit the kidneys, the large intestine, transform phlegm,… -
The Rainy Season Approaches: Three Simple Tips to Help You Avoid Dampness Invasion
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dampness invites a hundred illnesses. Recently, many areas across the country have seen a significant increase in rainfall, marking the onset of the flood season. This has led to an obvious increase in environmental dampness. How can we avoid dampness and protect our vital energy? Let's take a look — -
Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa added to UNESCO list
Sonam Tsering, a Manpa (traditional physician), introduces the medicinal herbs to students for the Lum bathing recorded in the medical thangka of Gyud zhi (the Four Trantras) [Photo provided by the National Center for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in China]Traditional Tibetan bathing for a medical purpose was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO Wednesday.The entry, officially known as Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa, knowledge and practices concerning life, health and illness prevention and treatment among the Tibetan people in China, obtained the status at the 13th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is ongoing in Port Louis, Mauritius.It is China's 40th entry on the list.Students at the Tibetan Traditional Medicine College read the Gyud zhi (the Four Tantras) in Lhasa, capital city of the Tibetan autonomous region. [Photo provided by the National Center for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in China]In the Tibetan language, the word "Lum" indicates the traditional knowledge and practices of bathing in natural hot springs, herbal water or steam to adjust the balance of the body and mind, ensure health, and treat illness.It reflects… -
Diabetes Diet, Eating, & Physical Activity
Nutrition and physical activity are important parts of a healthy lifestyle when you have diabetes. Along with other benefits, following a healthy meal plan and being active can help you keep your blood glucose level, also called blood sugar, in your target range. To manage your blood glucose, you need to balance what you eat and drink with physical activity and diabetes medicine, if you take any. What you choose to eat, how much you eat, and when you eat are all important in keeping your blood glucose level in the range that your health care team recommends.Becoming more active and making changes in what you eat and drink can seem challenging at first. You may find it easier to start with small changes and get help from your family, friends, and health care team.Eating well and being physically active most days of the week can help youkeep your blood glucose level, blood pressure, and cholesterol in your target rangeslose weight or stay at a healthy weightprevent or delay diabetes problemsfeel good and have more energyWhat foods can I eat if I have diabetes?You may worry that having diabetes means going without foods you enjoy. The good news is that you can still… -
Chinese medical team imparts TCM knowledge to Namibian university students
Students practice Baduanjin Qigong during a traditional Chinese medicine lecture at the University of Namibia in Windhoek, Namibia, on Aug. 14, 2023. The Chinese medical team in Namibia on Monday delivered a lecture on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to students from the University of Namibia, enabling them to have a better understanding of the TCM techniques. ( tasteallchina /Chen Cheng)The Chinese medical team in Namibia on Monday delivered a lecture on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to students from the University of Namibia, enabling them to have a better understanding of the TCM techniques.During the lecture at the university's Confucius Institute, the Chinese doctors delved into the intricate details of TCM, in a move meant to enlighten and educate students more on the benefits as an alternative to other modern forms of treatments.The Chinese team explained the uses of techniques like acupuncture and how and why it is administered, and how other techniques are combined to be more effective, like incorporating moxibustion with acupuncture as a natural means of treatment for various ailments.The doctors also zoomed in on the benefits of TCM, saying it is considered to be milder and does not have strong side effects as some other medicine does.During… -
Live Easy, Don’t Be a Strainer
In recent years, with the continuous improvement of living standards and increasingly refined foods, the incidence of constipation has been on the rise. According to epidemiological surveys, the prevalence rate of chronic constipation among adults in China is 4% to 6%, increasing with age; this rate reaches 22% in those over 60 years old, and up to 80% in bedridden or immobile elderly individuals with long-term illness. Some people may not consider occasional difficulty in bowel movements to be a serious issue and pay little attention to it, while others may suffer from chronic constipation but avoid medical consultation, opting instead to self-medicate. In fact, these behaviors are not advisable. What kind of constipation requires treatment? What are the potential harms behind constipation? Let's take a closer look. Manifestations of Chronic Constipation What are the manifestations of chronic constipation? Let’s conduct a self-check for constipation to see if you have any of the following symptoms: ① Reduced bowel movements, fewer than three times per week; ② Hard stools that resemble sheep droppings; ③ Difficulty passing stool, where the stool is not necessarily hard but passage is strenuous, requiring significant effort like squeezing toothpaste, and sometimes manual assistance is needed; ④…
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