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What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Will Insurance Cover It?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an alternative medical practice that comes from ancient wisdom in China. Whether you’re a firm believer in TCM’s power or are curious to learn more, you should know that most health insurance companies in China provide some level of TCM benefits. This Pacific Prime article provides information on what TCM …
What You Need to Know About Chinese Postpartum Confinement
Zuo Yue Zi is a Chinese postpartum confinement that dates back centuries. It is believed that a woman’s physical health weakens after childbirth, and thus, will need proper and specialized care. Throughout the 30-day period, mothers are advised to rest, eat healthy meals, and follow to specific rules that will help boost their physical and …
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6 things to do to slow memory decline in old age
Average life expectancies are rising. While living up to 80 years used to be a mild achievement, these days, even centenarians are not that rare anymore. To enjoy our golden years, we need good mental health as much as physical health. And while our risks for dementia are influenced by our genes, there are things …
Tips for traveling safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, many of you must be busy cleaning your home, putting new cash notes into red packets, and dressing up your kids and yourself. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet, and there are things we should do to protect ourselves and others, particularly if …
5 reasons all-nighters are harmful for you
Did you know that constantly pulling all-nighters can do you a lot of harm? Unfortunately, all-nighters are all too common amongst overworked employees in China, and many of them sleep in the office after working around the clock. In fact, this culture of overworking even prompted a trend of ‘reverse bedtime procrastination’, whereby employees prioritize …