Shadow Boxing and Martial Arts
/What's one weird trick to finding a sparring partner when there's no one around? Imagine one!
Read MoreWhat's one weird trick to finding a sparring partner when there's no one around? Imagine one!
Read MoreShingles is a very itchy and painful skin rash that can leave side effect if not treated properly. It only happens when the immune system is low. Here are four Chinese herbal external washes you can try to relieve the pain, itch, and speed up recovery.
Read MoreThese 4 Chinese herbal formulas have been used extensively to treat diseases from exterior Wind evil such as cold, flu, and allergy. Yu Ping Feng San builds up the immune system, Yin Qiao San fights cold-related symptoms, Cang Er Zi San treats nose problem, and Xing Su San relieves coughing.
Read MoreA hundred years ago, martial arts were practiced a little differently. Even fifty years ago, things were not quite exactly as they were today. Now, there's martial art schools all over the world with masters everywhere. As I reminisce about what I wrote about in Root within the Wind, I remember one story I didn't put in.
Read MoreWhat can Chinese medicine do with the seasonal allergy? Have you heard of San Fu Tie herbal paste that is supposed to apply on acupuncture points on the hottest days of the year?
Read MoreShould I cook for my dog? Most pet owner wants the best for their furry baby. A Typical commercial food, either dry kibble or canned, contains a lot of low-quality ingredients from questionable sources. What choice do you have and how to feed properly to ensure dog's health?
Read MoreIs the martial arts presentation usually “too” safe and never really expresses how the techniques are supposed to look or be applied? There is a balance of presentation vs. practicality. The beginning martial artists should learn how to spar and how they can to start practicing without fear of being hurt.
Read MoreHenna and Indigo are the natural hair coloring that does not contain harmful chemicals. It conditions and protects our hair by coating the hair shaft. It gets messy and takes longer to apply, but it is worth the effort to have healthy, shiny hair.
Read MoreSi Shen Tang is a common Chinese herbal formula to help with diarrhea and digestive health. You can cook the raw herbs with pork or chicken at home. Good for kids with sensitive digestion and low appetite.
Read MoreEvery woman experiences different levels of discomfort related to menstruation at some point. The Chinese classic herbal formula "Si Wu Tang" is a natural food therapy to nourish the blood and regulate our body back to health.
Read MoreHow to build up confidence with Push Hands (Tui Shou)? Ideas and techniques you can practice to improve your Tai Ji and Push Hands practice.
Read MoreMost people use disposable diapers without any second thought. Besides the habit of following everybody else, cloth diaper is a much better choice for baby's health, our environment, and your wallet.
Read MoreI would focus on the 9 sectors of Flying Star chart first, unless there is a special direction such as Tai Sui. The 24 mountain facing direction and construction year is good for finding your specific house chart. Different Feng Shui schools have different charts and focus. It can get too complicated or confusing. Don’t worry about that for now.
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