10 Ways to Care for Your Menopause

Menopause is the time in women’s lives when menstrual periods stop permanently and they are no longer able to bear children. Menopause occurs 12 months after the last menstrual period and typically between 49 and 52 years of age. Menopause occurring before 45 years old usually indicates there is a health issue(s), diagnosable or un-diagnosable by Western medicine. Normal periods may reoccur after health problems are cured before the age of 48. Continue reading “10 Ways to Care for Your Menopause”

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.

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