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Weight loss programs make us gain even more weight in the long run

If you look at the numbers, Americans spend over $60 billion annually to try to lose pounds. It is great for the people selling weight loss products. The problem is this: “Is this money making us slimmer and healthier?” The answer is no.

As all of you know, right now, weight management is more important than ever as three-quarters of all Americans have weight problems. Being overweight is the single largest health problem in the USA, and it is the most obese nation on earth. Much of this epidemic is due to popular diets in the US that guarantee weight loss and permanent solutions. They simply do not work but make the problem worse.

Do You Believe in Modern Nutrition?

Traditional Chinese diet, exercise, and healthcare systems – all parts of Traditional Chinese medicine, have been lasted for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese doctors are typically also experts in dieting, exercise, and health, and are famous for having a long lifespan. However, modern Western medicine and nutritional beliefs have gradually penetrated into China and become a part of the Chinese health and wellness system, especially for the past 20 years. Just like the U.S., nutrition is a popular career path that advise people how to eat healthy. Some students come aboard to study nutrition in the US or other Western countries. Many nutritionists are on TV to offer advice and even become very famous. Mr. Haifeng Ling is one of them.

Why Modern “Healthy” Diets will Come to the End

Weight management is more important than ever. Three-quarters of all Americans have weight problems. Much of this epidemic is due to popular diets in the US that guarantee weight loss and permanent solutions. These diets simply do not work but make the problem worse.

Do You Consider Food Energy Effects When You Select Food?

My foodie group of friends regularly hosts parties, dinners, and gatherings revolving around good food and great company. We met each other when our kids were little and played together. Now most of us are empty nesters but still enjoy getting together often. For each party we have a different culinary theme, such as Italian, French, Mexican, Greek, and Chinese food. This month, it was Moroccan food and we did it differently than before. Instead of selecting our own favorite dish to cook and share, we drew for Moroccan recipes and cooked whatever each of us drew. I drew a recipe for a spicy rabbit dish.

I have neither cooked nor eaten rabbit before, although I heard that in some regions, especially Europe, rabbit is a common meat to consume. The stores that typically sell rabbit meat are far away from where I live. But luckily enough, the party is right before Easter Sunday and I could get rabbit meat from a store close to home. The store only sells rabbit meat during Easter holiday because some people just cook rabbits for the holiday. Rabbit tastes like a veal. It is a white meat that is more flavorful, leaner, and tender than chicken.

How Can Fasting Harm or Even Kill You?

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Most people think skipping a few meals is harmless. But for certain individuals—especially the sick, elderly, or energy-depleted—fasting can be fatal.

This post reveals real-life stories, including that of Mr. Baigen, to show how fasting before blood tests or improperly guided fasting can result in tragedy. It also explains why honoring the body’s energy needs is vital to preserving health and life.

When Fasting Turns Deadly: The Story of Mr. Baigen

Is drinking water in the morning healthy?

Is drinking water in the morning healthy—or could it actually harm your body over time?

Many modern health experts encourage drinking 2 to 3 cups of water the moment you wake up. They claim it “kickstarts hydration” and “flushes toxins.” But from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, that advice may do more harm than good—especially if the water is cold, pure, and excessive.

Let’s explore why.