May 17
Chinese culture has been using food as medicine for over thousands of years, here are some examples.
One of the most common foods touted for their health benefits is soy. Soy has been used in China for centuries. It was introduced to Britain in the 1790s and cultivated in Kew Gardens. It is believed to have been taken to the United States by Thomas Jefferson. Today, it is eaten worldwide – green, dried or processed.
As tofu, it is used in a variety of dishes and, in Jamaica, it is a primary source of protein for many vegetarians and vegans.
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Soy milk is also used by many and is ideal for persons who are lactose intolerant. Other popular soy products include, bean paste, soy sauce, miso, tempeh and soy sheets (fu jzu).
Apr 27
Here are some ways to keep your cholesterol in check and live a healthier lifestyle.
Due to today’s diet and lifestyle, many people can find themselves with high or elevated cholesterol levels. Although there are no outward symptoms of elevated cholesterol, over time it can clog up your arteries and its impact can be devastating over time, leading to very serious health problems.
Lowering your cholesterol starts with the foods you eat – and the foods you choose not to eat. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. In fact, both Western and Chinese medicine alike recognize the importance of diet when battling high cholesterol, and eating improper foods such as animal fat, simple sugar, and processed foods, can trigger the digestive system to build up the amount of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) – also known as “bad” cholesterol – in the blood. This can then lead to life-threatening illnesses such as heart attacks, strokes, and, of course, clogged and hardened arteries.
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Apr 24
Malaysia is celebrating “Earth Day” by planting herbs and plants in nation’s various gardens.
In conjunction with the “Earth Day” on April 22 last year, SRJK Hulu Langat 14th Mile organised an event themed “I planted my own.”
Varieties of plants and herbs were planted around the school compound during the activities planned for the Planting Day.
A year has since passed and the school has now become an education centre for plants and herbs.
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Apr 19
There are garden herbs you can cultivate which can help you get rid of annoying insects!
Because, though we may be at least a full month ahead of schedule for springtime blossoming and leafing out of foliage, our warmer temperatures also have meant that many unwelcome insects such as termites, ants and mosquitoes are about two months ahead of their natural hibernation cycle.
Not only will we be dealing with these insects earlier, but there will be an extra generation of them reproducing that will result in a population boom.
Certain conditions encourage mosquitoes to be attracted to humans. Among these are wearing dark clothing or clothing that has been treated with fabric softeners or dryer sheets, eating salty foods, wearing perfume, and perspiration.
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Apr 04
Chinese herbs can be infused in all kinds of food as this article shows.
First we had a chance to gawk at a ginseng root that’s 133 years old, from Guangzhou, China. Then it was an introduction to the various Chinese herbs from Eu Yan Sang, with each identified, at the Shang Palace, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur.
Its Chinese executive chef Tan Kim Weng had prepared a lunch cooked with a variety of these herbs for us, at the launch of this “Health is Wealth” food promotion recently.
Feb 09
Did you know that there are natural herbs that can help to relieve pain.
Many people find winter to be the hardest season on joint and back pain because of the cooler weather. If pain has you feeling older than your years, you will be happy to know there are many natural healing herbs that can bring relief without the side effects. Here are five natural herbs—some that you may find in your own kitchen—that will bring you relief from head to toe!
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Jan 29
Chinese scientists are studying wild herbs in the Sanjiangyuan nature reserve.
Chinese researchers have spent six years traversing the Sanjiangyuan nature reserve, the source of China’s three major rivers, to conduct a field study of wild herbs.
The Qinghai Provincial Bureau of Science and Technology said in a release Wednesday that researchers have taken more than 1,000 wild herb specimens and captured 100,000 digital photos during the study.
Sitting on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Sanjiangyuan is the source of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. It is believed to be a natural gene bank of wild herbs that can be used as medicine against human diseases.
Jan 20
There are four kinds of herbal tea that can cure headache, you may want to give it a try.
Herbal teas are not only refreshing but also is healthy for the body. It is beneficial in several ways such as it cures headache, improves digestion, flushes out toxins, enhances complexion and reduces hair fall. Take a look at the types of herbal teas to cure headache.
4 types of herbal tea to cure headache:
Green tea: This herbal tea has been used since ages as a medicine to cure several health problems. The tea contains antioxidants which provides you relief from headache. Green tea is also useful to aid weight loss, improve digestion, prevent from cancer and other diseases etc. Have this type of herbal tea to cure headache.
Jan 10
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Jan 05
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