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Guo Rongjuan: Good Sleep is a Remedy; Treating Insomnia Requires Harmonizing Mind and Body
On July 4th, the first batch of entries for the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Science Popularization Standard Knowledge Base, organized by the China Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, was released at the Xinhua Media Creative Workshop in Beijing. Guo Rongjuan, Deputy Party Secretary of Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, interpreted the entry on "Insomnia" during the event. Deputy Party Secretary Guo Rongjuan of Dongfang Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine What constitutes good sleep? According to Guo Rongjuan, good sleep involves falling asleep quickly, deep and restful sleep with deep and long breathing, no nighttime awakenings, quick awakening in the morning, and abundant energy. How long should one sleep? The amount of sleep that ensures a person wakes up feeling refreshed and energetic is the most suitable for them. It is recommended that normal adults sleep for 6-8 hours per night, while children and adolescents should sleep for no less than 9 hours. Guo Rongjuan noted that good sleep should restore a healthy sleep structure for patients, which is an advantage of TCM treatment. For example, while sleeping pills may enable someone to sleep for 6-7 hours, this kind of sleep disrupts the natural sleep structure, leaving one… -
Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers
Parents and other caregivers can guide children to develop lifestyle habits that will support their good health for years to come. We know that as a parent or caregiver you may not have all the answers. Like many Americans, you may even struggle to develop and stick with healthy habits of your own. One way to win this double struggle is to practice healthy lifestyle habits—together!Consuming healthful foods and beverages, doing regular physical activity, getting adequate sleep, and other factors may help children togrowlearnbuild strong bones and musclesmaintain a healthy weightreduce future chances of developing diabetes and heart diseasefeel good about themselvesAs a parent or caregiver, you play a big part in shaping children's eating and drinking habits. When you make it a habit to consume foods and beverages that are low in added sugars, saturated fat, and salt and are high in fiber, the children you care for may learn to like these foods as well. If a child you are caring for does not like a new food right away, don't be upset. Children often need to see a new food many times before they will try it.Be a role model. As a parent or caregiver, you also have an effect on children's physical activity. You… -
10 health tips from traditional Chinese medicine
Persistently catching a flu or feeling under the weather? It may be a sign of your body being out of balance. Here are 10 tips from TCM experts that’ll help to solve your ailments.1. Repay sleep debtsIf you’re always feeling lethargic and cranky, chances are that you lack sleep and are running on overdrive. Not only should you snooze for at least 7 hours, TCM experts advise that you should go to bed at 10.30pm.This is because the period from 11pm to 1am. is when your body (especially your liver) recalibrates and repairs itself, and it can only happen when you’re in deep sleep.2. Ditch the iceWhile cooling down with a chilled drink is a reflex action in the unrelenting Singapore weather, it can have devastating consequences, according to TCM.When your body temperature is suddenly lowered, a signal is sent to block your pores, hence trapping heat within. Which means your body will not cool down appropriately. Try drinking warm or room-temperature water instead to prevent drastic changes in body temperature.3. Give it sunshineBought too many clothes at a sale and ended up stashing them into the deep recesses of your cupboard? Well, you might want to bring them out… -
Complete Guide to Cooking Red Beans
Red beans, also known as adzuki beans, are a common ingredient that can be used in various dishes. During the hot summer months, cooking up a bowl of red bean soup is perfect for cooling down. A combination of red beans and job's tears (coix seed) in a soup can help with sleep, calm the mind, and also clear heat and reduce internal fire. Red beans are good for the heart, while carp provides nourishing warmth; making a red bean carp soup in winter is both nutritious and delicious.Health Benefits and Effects of Red Beans1. Red beans contain saponins, which can stimulate the intestines and have diuretic effects.2. Rich in dietary fiber, red beans can help with bowel movements, lower blood pressure and lipids, and regulate blood sugar levels. They are also a good choice for those looking to lose weight.3. Red beans are rich in folic acid and can promote lactation, making them suitable for nursing mothers.4. Red beans have a sweet and slightly acidic taste and are neutral in nature. They have blood-nourishing, pus-dispersing, swelling-reducing, and detoxifying effects.Red Beans with Tangerine PeelIngredients NeededMain Ingredients: 250g red beans, 10g tangerine peel. Additional Ingredients: rock sugar.Cooking Method1. Soak the beans… -
For a healthy fall: Sleep more, drink more water and stay warm
TCM recommends getting one more hour of sleep, drinking more water and eating moistening foods to maintain health and keep your body's energy in sync with cosmic energy.Chu Shu on the Chinese lunar calendar usually falls around August 23. Temperatures usually remain high for around 18 days before it starts to cool off south of the Yangtze River, according to Qing Jia Lu by Gu Tieqing in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The book describes the culture and customs in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, and nearby areas.At this time of year, the yang energy in the universe begins to descend from its peak while yin energy starts to grow. Accordingly, the yang energy in the human body also starts to decline. Thus, at least another hour of sleep is recommended.Though ancient Chinese wisdom calls for taking a nap whenever you feel sleepy after Chu Shu, in these times it's not possible to just nod off when you feel like it. A nap of up to an hour at midday is recommended, if you can manage.Getting good quality sleep at zi (11pm-1am) and wu (11am-1pm) is important for health.The yin and yang energy in the human body will shift along with energy changes in the… -
Kashgar Dried Plums
Basic Introduction to Kashgar Dried PlumsThe raw materials for Kashgar dried plums come from Kashi Jiasi County, the largest plum cultivation area in China. With long hours of sunshine and a dry climate, the plums grown here are rich in nutrients. Nutritional ValuePlums are rich in citric acid, malic acid, and succinic acid, which can help reduce blood pressure, induce sleep, and have a cooling and moisturizing effect. The bitter and sour taste of plums strengthens liver function and eliminates fatigue. As an alkaline food, plums can balance the pH of the blood, purify the blood, and promote the natural elimination of toxins, helping to detoxify food, water, and blood. Product FeaturesThe exterior is dark brown with plump and sweet fruits. They have been carefully selected multiple times ensuring cleanliness and uniformity of size. Strictly selected small-seeded plums with thick flesh.
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