Oriental massage therapy has been a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM as far back as 722 BC. Medical texts, history books, and ancient medicine recorded various massage techniques to cure a variety of health maladies. Chinese massage therapy also bridged the gap between spirituality, healing, and martial arts. Usually, Chinese massage therapy brings together all the elements of …
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In Europe, food and wine are eaten together to enhance each other’s flavors. But in Asia, spirits are often made with grain-based ingredients and are not usually paired with complete meals but rather, appetizers and even street foods. Although wine and Chinese dishes are worlds apart in geography and history, they make a surprisingly tasty combination! Generally, choices for wine …
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By definition, a dumpling is a type of dish comprised of seasoned savory or sweet filling enveloped by dough. Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes. Variations of dumplings exist in most cultures. In Italy, dumplings are known as ravioli or tortellini. In Japan, it is known as gyoza and kubbeh in Iraq. Simply put, dumplings are one of the …
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Summer season is upon us and with that comes hay fever and seasonal allergy attacks. Contrary to popular belief, pollen, dust, and other irritants do not cause seasonal allergies. In fact, outside elements do not cause seasonal allergies at all. Our own reactive immune system is responsible for all the telltale signs of seasonal allergies. A reactive immune system would …
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The average Chinese diet is loaded with white rice, noodles, fried meats and rich sauces. Chinese cuisine isn’t exactly figure-friendly but why are most Chinese so slim? How can they stay skinny and eat so much carbs? More importantly, how can you apply these dietary secrets to staying in shape? In today’s post, we are uncovering the dietary and fitness …
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