Posted by Daan on June 30, 2004 under Uncategorized | 
Exhibit in NYC that explores how much China is changing:
“What does a makeover of 5,000 years of culture feel like? Ask China, because that’s what’s happening there. Ancient cities are coming down; new ones are going up. Urban markets are spilling over with Western-style products. To a sizable segment of a youth-heavy population, the Cultural Revolution is a phantom, the tragedy of Tiananmen Square, yesterday’s inexplicable news.
Such developments may register only casually on Western attention. But the reality is that as China is transformed, the rest of the world will be transformed. The effects may be slow to unfold, even for China’s still predominantly agricultural society, but they will be profound. You can bank on that. ”
Some beautiful photos are posted on the International Center of Photography’s site. Here. And here.
Posted by Daan on June 29, 2004 under Uncategorized |
It’s winter down under in Australia, and here’s some good tips on beating the winter blues using principles of Chinese medicine.
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Good background information about ginseng. DAAN gets their ginseng from Wisconsin.
Posted by Daan on June 28, 2004 under Uncategorized |
Acupuncture is proven effective for neck pain:
“The study found that people who received acupuncture had less pain three years later than people with similar pain who received a dummy treatment.” (requires free subscription)
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Reflections on the Duanwu Festival, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in lunar calendar, and the disappearing of ancient customs as China modernized:
“Regrettably, this important implication of the festival is losing its glamour as the celebration itself becomes less important in our society, which is becoming more modern with each passing day. Many other traditions and customs are facing the same plight.
In sharp contrast, festivals originating from Western countries are gaining increasing popularity among Chinese, especially the young.” (no need to install the fonts to read the article in English)
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Discusses the most popular types of alternative treatments. DAAN carries some of the products mantioned, including Ginko Biloba and ginseng. (requires free subscription)
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Women turning to Chinese herbal treatments for fertility. (requires free subscription)
