AsianLiving.me - Part 2
Flu season is here and virtually everyone crosses paths with someone who is sick during December-February. Beyond getting a flu shot, its a good idea to use natural flu fighters that are good for pumelling sickness in winter. Green tea and oranges are always a safe bet when you are feeling under the weather, but having a cup of natural ginger root tea can be especially helpful when fighting the flu.
Chinese and Western doctors both suggest their patients to cut up real ginger and boil it like tea. It can be bitter, so add some sugar to it if you’d like.
Don’t have ginger root? Most supermarkets carry it in their produce section. You can also put it in the freezer to keep it fresh throughout the winter.
Asian Secret #18 Ginger Tea Fends off the Flu
Flu season is here and virtually everyone crosses paths with someone who is sick during December-February. Beyond getting a flu shot, its a good idea to use natural flu fighters that are good for pumelling sickness in winter. Green tea and oranges are always a safe bet when you are feeling under the
Asian Secret #17 The Great Benefits of Bodywork
Asian Secret #17 The Great Benefits of Bodywork Tweet Goodbye Stress! Whether you’re treating yourself or relieving pain, getting bodywork done provides a world of benefits. Bodywork can be any therapeutic or healing technique that involves touching, energy medicine, or physical manipulation. Since
Asian Secret #16 Get a Massage with a Friend
Not sure what to do this weekend? Bored of the same routines? Then try a massage.
Asian Secret #15 The Human Touch
Two friends holding hands
Asian Secret #14 Give without Expectations
Friends and Family First
Asian Secret #13 Eat raw Garlic
Gross… right? Most people think eating garlic makes your breath smell, but it’s not as bad as you might think. Actually, the healthiest diets in the world often include garlic, which helps fight off sickness by supporting your immune system and is said to decrease blood sugar.
Asian Secret #12 Open a Window in January
It might sound uneconomical, but letting cool fresh air into your home or office can do a world of good. Specifically, staying in artificially warm or cold spaces for a long period of time is not good for your skin, say the Chinese. For one reason, conditioned air tends to take moisture out of your
Asian Secret #11 The Synergy of Food
How could a group of people who cook with oil and eat white rice everyday be so much healthier than folks on a scientific diet?
Asian Secret #10 White rice instead of Brown
Most of the rice consumed in Asian countries is white although Brown and Wild rice are more nutritious. So, why eat white rice?
Asian Secret #9 A good day starts with a good morning…
Sakura blossoms in Spring