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The 8 Most Effective Common Foods for Clearing Heat and Detoxification

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The 8 Most Effective Common Foods for Clearing Heat and Detoxification

Kǔguā (Bitter Melon) has the effects of cooling, quenching thirst, clearing heat and detoxifying, calming the heart and brightening the eyes, tonifying qi and relieving fatigue, and benefiting the kidneys and promoting diuresis. Bitter melon contains various vitamins and minerals, as well as effective components for fat reduction and weight loss, which can accelerate detoxification. … Read more

Heavy Damp-Heat Increases Stroke Risk: 7 Symptoms of Damp-Heat and a Tea and Soup to Clear It

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Heavy Damp-Heat Increases Stroke Risk: 7 Symptoms of Damp-Heat and a Tea and Soup to Clear It

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), stroke is referred to as 中风 (zhòng fēng), which includes ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. Through thousands of years of research, TCM has identified that the fundamental cause of stroke is the accumulation of damp-heat in the body. The famous physician Zhu Danxi from the Jin-Yuan dynasty stated that the cause … Read more