The ancient Romans were among the first to carve up the year into quarters (four seasons), which has been widely adopted by Western countries*. But not every culture in the world divides a year into four seasons like that in modern Western countries. Different cultures have different ways of separating a year into seasons. A year may be divided into five seasons or more. Continue reading “Five Seasons a Year for Better Health”
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Springtime: Dressing Appropriately is Key to Healthy and Happy Year
In spring, the residual cold air and incoming hot air causes whiplash weather and frequent changes between cold and warm. If not protected, the body is easily susceptible to getting sick from the frequent weather changes. Continue reading “Springtime: Dressing Appropriately is Key to Healthy and Happy Year”
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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