Ginger has long been known as a very healthy food to the body in a number of ways.
There is an increasing evidence that ginger provides strong health benefits. In the Asian culture, ginger has long been used for medicinal purposes. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for years as a healing compound in addition to a cooking ingredient.
Ginger is also thought to be good for blood circulation.
Ginger tea is commonly used as a cold remedy. It is of the best foods you can eat, especially when you have a cold. Hot ginger teas are one way to enjoy the benefits of ginger and possibly relieve cold symptoms. Ginger tea is very simple to make. Boil a few strips or slices of fresh ginger for a few minutes and then take it as a tea. Sweeten with honey or drink it straight.
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05.Jan.09 
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足三里穴是胃经之主要穴位，人体最重要的治病穴道之一，为古今中医学家和养生家所珍视。它有理脾胃，调气血，主消化，补虚弱之功效，对消化器官疾病、食欲不振、腹部胀满、呕吐等一切胃肠、腹部不适特别有效。
凡是肚子、腹部的病痛，都可以通过足三里穴来摆平。
胃部的食物只有及时地消化、分解、吸收，人体的其他器脏才可以得到充足的养分，人才能身体健康，精力充沛。所以，胃部消化情况的好坏，对我们来说极为重要。而足三里穴则能担此重任。这是一个强壮穴，经常按压或者艾灸，能调整消化系统如肠胃等使之功能旺盛，吸收营养增加能源，对全身各系统都有强壮作用。强身健体、益寿延年。
不止如此，若能经常拍打此穴，也可增强抗病能力，提高健康水平，保持旺盛精力。
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31.Dec.08 Uncategorized Comment (1)
No matter how efficient medical technology is, and no matter how competent the doctor is today, how to keep people remain healthy is still not an easy task.
Numerous studies suggests that our health condition depends on four main factors: Genetic 15%, social and environment 17%, medicine 8% and lifestyle 60%. This shows that human health depends much on their lifestyle factor.
Lifestyle diseases are a result of an inappropriate relationship of people with their environment. They take years to develop, and once an illness occurs, it is not easy to cure. The best way to deal with illness is to prevent it from happening in the first place. They can be lowered with changes in diet, lifestyle, and environment. To live longer you need to eat properly, exercise regularly and reduce stress to the extent possible!
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29.Nov.08 Uncategorized Comments (0)
内关穴是多功能、高效用、适应范围广的重要穴位。按摩内关穴据说可以治疗心脑血管的疾病，对高血压病及高血脂病人都有一定的效果。
也对心动过速，心动过缓及心律不整有良效。
内关穴是心脏的保健要穴，能够宁心安神，理气止痛，属手厥阴心包经。如果平时感到心脏不舒服，可以试着按按内关穴。
中医里面的心包位于心脏外面，形象的比喻为心的围墙。当有外界邪气侵犯心脏时，心包能替心受邪。心包經的病候與心血功能的不平衡有關，症狀包括心前區疼痛、胸滿悶感、心悸(心跳)等。尤其老年人是心血管病的高发人群，经常按一按内关穴能起到很好的保健作用。
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Tags: 中医, 保健要穴, 内关穴, 心脏, 心脑血管, 手厥阴心包经, 按摩, 穴位
26.Nov.08 Uncategorized Comments (0)
太冲穴是一个对于养生蛮有帮助的穴位。可以舒缓头痛，常用于治疗高血压等。
太冲穴位于足背侧，第一、二趾跖骨连接部位中。太冲穴是肝经的原穴，给你注入能量，为你排解郁闷，让你心平气和，甚至在险象环生之时，让你临危不乱，勇往直前。据中里巴人，这是一个最适合那些爱生闷气、有泪往肚子里咽的人，还有那些郁闷、焦虑、忧愁难解的人用的穴道。
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23.Nov.08 Uncategorized Comments (0)
Fruit Enzyme DIY Done!
This is something I learned from my mother, who also learned it from her friends 
For preparation, basically:
fruits
- Any fruits - apple, papaya, pineapples etc
- lemons
- some organic sugar or slice of brown candy.
The quantity for lemons, fruits and sugar are almost the same.
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Tags: DIY, fitness, food, Fruit enzyme, health
24.Oct.08 Uncategorized Comments (2)
The more I study traditional chinese medicine and health information, the more I realize that it is good to take in more raw food.
Fruit Enzyme
During my recent trip back to my hometown in Malaysia, I was introduced to the benefit of drinking fruit enzyme. Basically enzyme improve our immune system. It help us to digest food we eat. You may purchase fruit enzyme from organic shop but preparing it by yourself is not something difficult.
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08.Oct.08 Uncategorized Comment (1)
Traditional Chinese Medicine also known as TCM is becoming a popular form of medical treatment in countries where western medicine is practiced, in addition to being a huge part of the health care system of China. Studies being preformed by health care providers in the west are beginning to show the great potential benefits of this traditional oriental medical practice. Traditional Chinese medicine has been found to be able to ease the side effects of prescription medications and medical treatments such as chemotherapy and successfully treat several types of chronic illnesses. This type of traditional oriental medicine is also being shown to be quite helpful in the treatment of common illnesses such as a cold. Some of the reasons supporting these findings include the following.
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07.Sep.08 Uncategorized Comments (0)
It is quite a challenge to maintain good posture for long hour especially if you need to spend more than 8 hours in your office. A good computer chair is probably the single most important component of our working environment. If the chair that you sit is not comfortable, it may affect our health.
Our body needs the right support and comfort. There is a link between back pain, poor posture, and chair design. Ergonomically designed chairs are built with the needs of our body in mind. They provide us with supreme comfort because they have adjustable features, which reduce the amount of stress we place on our muscles and joints.
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29.Aug.08 Uncategorized Comments (0)
Many people love to get massages because they feel great, but what most people may not realize is that massage also provides health benefits. When massage therapy and techniques are done properly, massage can decrease stress levels, provide muscle relaxation, and improve your immune system. Massages can help to relive pain in the body and cure headaches. Massage can also be used for healing injuries and retaining muscle and joint mobility. If you are having any type of problems with these areas, and traditional medical procedures are not working for you, talk to your health care provider about alternative therapy options like massage.
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