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Why you shouldn’t drink cold water, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Do you guzzle down a cold beverage to quench your thirst when it’s hot out? Or maybe you’re used to drinking cold water in the morning to wake up. If so, you may be surprised to know that the habit is considered unhealthy by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) standards. That’s right, drinking cold water is …
LiabilityPro: Your personal liability insurance solution
In a country with a large population like China, the distance between people is greatly narrowed, which means accidents are bound to happen more often. While you might be the victim sometimes, other times, you might involuntarily be the cause. From riding scooters and bikes to playing various sports or having pets and children around, …
8 places to visit in Beijing and Shanghai this Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or mooncake day to some, is one of the most important festivals in China, following Chinese New Year. Similar to Thanksgiving in the US, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinese culture is a time for families to reunite. For those wondering “when do you eat mooncakes?”, the mooncake festival falls on September 10th …
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Menopause: Why we need to normalize the natural process
Menopause is a natural event for women, yet the narrative surrounding it has been skewed. Just mention the term and many have a list of preconceived ideas of what it entails. In reality, the definition of menopause is a point in a woman’s life 12 months after her final period. The menopause age for most …
How to improve reading habits so they become part of your lifestyle
On World Book Day 2022 (which falls on April 23rd every year), China’s President Xi Jinping encouraged Chinese people to develop good reading habits in a congratulatory letter to the nation’s first reading campaign. He mentioned that reading was vital for acquiring knowledge, gaining wisdom, and raising moral standards. Likewise, Xi added that the Chinese …