As the saying goes, “As trees age, their roots grow deeper; as people age, they suffer more ailments“. As we grow older, our constitution gradually weakens, and various minor ailments often emerge silently like bamboo shoots in spring. For instance, dizziness, headaches, neck stiffness, nasal congestion, numbness in hands and shoulders, bloating, lower back pain, … Read more
First Tip: Drink Cool Water Upon Waking “In the morning, the stomach qi is at its weakest, therefore drinking cool water stimulates the stomach qi, this is the first principle of health preservation.” This means that when a person just wakes up, the stomach qi is weakest, and they cannot eat yet; they should only … Read more
What is Moxibustion? Moxibustion, abbreviated as moxibustion therapy or moxa therapy, involves the use of moxa sticks or cones made from mugwort leaves to generate heat that stimulates acupuncture points or specific areas of the body. This method activates the flow of Qi (气) to regulate the disordered physiological and biochemical functions of the body, … Read more