How to convert a second hand Singer LK100 knitting machine into a portable mini knitting machine. Why is a mid-gauge plastic bed second hand machine your best choice of first knitting machine.
Read MoreHow to cook the popular Chinese sweet herbal soup - White Wood Ear and Lotus Seed soup. It generates fluid, nourishes lung and calms the spirit.
Read MoreTips and ideas to live a simple, calm, stress-free lifestyle. We do not need the burden of extra stuff to clutter up our space. Review of 2 Japanese books for minimalist living.
Read MoreUpper back pain, much like lower back pain, have the same causes. However, there's one condition that can give you pain that you don't expect.
Read MoreHow to use herbal bath or foot soak for wellness and health. 2 recipes included: for summer heat and minor skin problems.
Read MoreIn the last article, I wrote about Sciatica and pain related to the sciatic nerve. Lumbago, or lower back pain through the lumbar area, is often combined with Sciatica as they both have common causes for pain.
Read MoreSi Gua, or the Loofa, is a cooling fruit that is great for summer time. Here is a recipe for Si Gua and Fish Ball Soup, and its variation: Si Gua Tofu Soup and Bamboo Shoot Fish Ball soup.
Read MoreAnother quick and healthy dish from Ah ma's kitchen (grandma's kitchen) in Taiwan - knotted seaweed salad with bean curd and herbal seasoning.
Read MoreAnother dish from my mother's kitchen - Oyster soup. It is a popular home cooking in Taiwan where seafood is abundant.
Read MoreCall it acupressure, massage or Tui-Na, the use of little tools can make the process less work and more result. It saves time and energy for better effect. Here is my favorite tools and books for everyday acupressure.
Read MoreThe other day, someone asked me about the mindset they should be in while practicing Tai Chi. I explained the concept of Song to them, but they wanted something they could relate to at the moment. As it's difficult to explain, as it's something you experience, I wanted to talk about something I've started called the "10 Seconds of Peace" and how it can help you experience what meditation is like.
Read MoreNiu Bang (Burdock Root) is a super food that is also called "poor men's Ginseng". It is a funny looking long root but can be easy to cook and taste yummy.
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.
Wellness through art and herb. Creating and appreciating art and design. Learning and using Chinese herbs in daily life for optimal health.
