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Youth is like a flower, yet its bloom is brief. Fortunately, there is tea, which can slow down the aging process. The destructive activities of free radicals are the primary culprits behind human aging. While aging is inevitable, we can always slow it down, even if just a little. The majority of women turn to cosmetics for help. Unfortunately, the factors that cause aging mainly originate from within the body. Cosmetics can eliminate some blemishes, tighten the skin, shield against ultraviolet rays, and mask dilated pores. However, if the free radicals within the body are not promptly cleared, the effects of aging remain unstoppable. Thankfully, there is tea. Modern research shows that tea is the most potent natural plant capable of eliminating free radicals. Tea polyphenols inhibit various oxidase enzymes, effectively clearing free radicals. This is the most immediate route to antioxidant benefits, while also suppressing the production of free radicals and activating the body's antioxidant enzyme system. Studies have shown that the antioxidant properties of tea polyphenols are significantly superior to those of vitamin E, with anti-aging effects 18 times stronger than vitamin E. Furthermore, they have synergistic effects when combined with vitamins C and E. We can simply…

Basic Introduction to Mozambique Rose QuartzRose quartz, also known as rosy quartz, lotus quartz, lotus stone, or rose crystal, is a type of quartz and a famous gemstone of love. The texture of rose quartz is brittle, forming a pink color due to trace amounts of titanium. Pure quartz allows certain wavelengths of ultraviolet light, visible light, and infrared light to pass through, exhibiting optical rotation, piezoelectricity, and electro-optic properties. Its transparency ranges from opaque to semi-transparent and transparent. History and FolkloreIn Greek mythology, when Paris was a young shepherd, the goddess of love, Aphrodite, gave him a rose quartz bracelet with a prophecy of love. When he grew up, Paris followed the orders of King Priam of Troy to lead a large fleet to Sparta to negotiate the return of his aunt Hesione (who had been abducted by Heracles). After completing his sacrifice to the goddess of love in the temple on the island of Cythera, he saw Helen (the most beautiful woman in the world at that time) entering the temple to make an offering.Paris was speechless with admiration as she walked in, almost unable to control himself. He had heard of Helen's beauty and found her even…

Winter gives way to spring, and the earth warms up. Spring is a season of rejuvenation and also a period of climate transition. With pollen and willow fluff dancing in the air, coupled with exposure to ultraviolet rays, many people are prone to skin problems at this time.Children have delicate skin and are more prone to itching.Spring sees children more likely to experience symptoms such as itchy skin. Besides seasonal factors, this is closely related to the special characteristics of children's skin.Compared to adults, children's skin is finer and more tender, with less developed keratin layers, fewer skin lipids, poorer resistance to dryness, and a higher likelihood of further damage from scratching. Children also produce less melanin, making their pigment layer thinner and more susceptible to UV damage. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, spring is characterized by wind, and children's bodies are delicate, making their skin more vulnerable to invasion by wind pathogens. Therefore, the incidence of itchy skin is higher in children than in adults.Therefore, in spring, children's delicate skin can easily become uncomfortable, with the most typical symptom being itching.If this situation is not actively managed, it may lead to secondary skin infections. Due to incomplete development…

As we enter the period of Great Heat, the weather becomes increasingly humid and hot. At this time, the human body's pores open up and sweating increases, making it easier for summer dampness and heat to invade. Combined with factors such as ultraviolet radiation, mosquito bites, and large temperature differences between indoor and outdoor environments, various skin diseases such as sunburn rash, eczema, and prickly heat become highly prevalent. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) view these skin diseases, and what are some simple prevention and treatment methods? This edition features renowned TCM physician Dr. Du Zhongping, head of the outpatient department at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, who will provide answers.Insect-Bite Dermatitis Occurs After Insect BitesInsect-bite dermatitis, also known as pruritic urticarial papules, is a condition that typically presents as recurrent itchy papules after being bitten by insects (such as mosquitoes, fleas, etc.). It is more common during wet and hot seasons like spring and summer, manifesting as erythematous papular lesions on the trunk and limbs. The papules are usually the size of mung beans to peanuts and often accompanied by severe itching, which can affect sleep and quality of life. The papules generally subside within 1-2…