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- How to Select Ergonomic Chairs for Lumbar Spine ProtectionLong-term sitting lowers lumbar spine protection is like performing a dynamic balancing act; high-quality ergonomic chairs have to achieve the "golden triangle," suitable for height and a backrest following your lumbar so you’re always in good posture — something between sofa & bed. Choosing a smart mattress, in turn, is like executing a "pressure tester" — ideally during trial lying 3–6 cm becomes sinkage to determine firmness. Because the spine naturally elongates at night, costly mattresses are unnecessary: spinal health depends more on switching postures daily than expensive equipment.
- How to scientifically supplement vitamin A and how much?Vitamin A is essential for vision, immunity, and child development, and the risk of deficiency in children is five times higher than in adults, with night blindness being a typical manifestation. Animal foods such as milk (choose full fat), eggs, and animal liver are good quality sources. Plant-based sources include red-orange vegetables like carrots. One egg per day for children and 500ml of milk plus eggs in the morning and evening for adults is sufficient to meet the target. It is important to be aware of the upper limit of intake (10mg/day for adults, 7.5-15mg for children), as excessive amounts may be toxic.
- Lack of sleep emerges as a major trigger for heart diseaseSleep is an irreplaceable pillar of health, far more important than diet and exercise - medically speaking, sleep deprivation causes the fastest physiological decline. In the modern dilemma, sleep disorders are replacing obesity as the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, with 70% of patients in outpatient clinics suffering from them. There is no need to force perfect sleep, but we need to keep the bottom line of "no chronic sleep deprivation": deep sleep for neural repair and REM sleep for emotional memory consolidation. Although fragmented sleep can temporarily boost alertness, it cannot reverse the long-term sleep debt. The real key is to consider sleep as an uncompromising investment in life, rather than a "adjustable time slot".
- Do We Truly Need Extra Mineral Supplements?The body's use of elements like over 60 ones other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are "elemental ciphers" that sustain life processes. Of these, seven macroelements — calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine and magnesium — make up 60%-80% of the minerals in the body. In China, however, only calcium is significantly and widely deficient. For the remaining minerals, daily balanced diet can keep them in balance. Random testing is like trying to decipher a chaotic code: since 2013 the National Health and Family Planning Commission of China has forbidden preventive mineral testing in children; hair or blood cannot indicate whole-body distribution of minerals. Protecting yourself from these supplement traps equates to refusing false decipherers. We can stay healthy only by rationally replenishing calcium according to symbiosis of elements on this planet.
- How to Pick Cervical Spine Support ToolsThere are four natural curves in the spine which provide an inherent shock-absorbing system. Cervical spine health must use "invisible corrector" tools that lift from the front and support at the back: Keeping screens just below eye level while working — such as by placing a phone tilted at 30 degree angle — supports preserving the 15° natural anterior curve of cervical spine. Using materials, like latex or buckwheat husk, that can be molded so the vertebrae align with each other as precisely meshing gears will turn daily tools into cervical disorder-preventing "posture calibrators".
- Footwear and Health: Picking the Proper ShoesChoosing the right shoes is like building a movable protective mechanism for feet: Allow toes some leeway in the toe box like an "airbag", The Upper Supports—analogous to skeletal armour preventing ankle sprains — are provided as follows, Heel cushion layer, and memory foam Insole have two stages of shock absorption; Forefoot sole bends by adopting tire pattern tu design offering precise terrain selection,—Walkers should choose raised treads for mountainous terrain to increase grip; beware over-flexibility of urban flats is a myth. Place the shoe on a flat surface to test it, and see if the forefoot curvature falls below that arch line which will "unlock buffering code for ground reaction forces" in walking.
- What factors trigger anti-aging repair mechanisms?If you want to slow down the aging process, you may want to try letting your body "suffer" appropriately! Cold environments stimulate the body's unique anti-aging genes, while saunas, although the mechanism is unknown, have been shown to reduce cardiovascular risk. The most controllable method is exercise: the short-term hypoxia brought about by medium to high-intensity workouts triggers cellular repair systems throughout the body. In addition, the scientifically proven light fasting method is more direct: eat all your food within 8 hours a day, control your calorie intake, and practice it one day a week. These "adversity stimuli" remind cells not to remain inactive and actively repair themselves. Aging is not inevitable; scientific intervention can press the reset button.
- Diet, exercise, and stress management can also improve gut microbiotaRich dietary fiber is like a nutritional package for gut microbiota, vegetables and grains need to account for half of the diet, and with the Mediterranean diet, a paradise for microbiota can be constructed quickly; meanwhile, regular aerobic exercise is like a fitness trainer for the microbiota, which can significantly increase the number of beneficial bacteria. And deviating from the normal mealtime for more than 2 hours will cause the risk of Helicobacter pylori infection to soar by 13 times; and the risk of gastritis will increase by 6 times. Together with stress management, we can protect these trillions of microbial residents so that food becomes a natural microbiota-supporting remedy.
- Skin Cleansing the Right Way: Avoid Over-cleansingLike bonsai, skincare cleansing requires "meticulousness" and "protection of barrier." Over-cleansing strips this natural film — and can leave oily skin oilier or dry skin flakier. Wash your face twice a day, shower every 2-3 days in winter (daily if sweaty in summer), keep showers under 15 minutes; and use products with gentle pH interference while concentrating on frequently oily areas such as T-zone & underarms. Just warm water is enough for intimate parts.
- Golden 8-hour sleep adds 5 years to lifeThe medical profession has established that the golden interval for sleep is 7-8 hours: a 9-year tracking of 400,000 people in China showed that those who slept less than 5 hours or more than 10 hours had a 10-23% surge in the risk of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage, and a consistent 23% increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease; a study in the United Kingdom confirmed that more than 9 hours of sleep is even more dangerous, with disease risk soaring over 50%. A comprehensive analysis of data from 1.19 million people reveals that 7-8 hours of sleep reduces the risk of heart attack by 56% compared to groups with less than 5 hours. The top journal Circulation confirms that maintaining this duration extends life by 5 years. The safe bottom line is 5-9 hours - the optimal range for biological repair.
- The Science Behind Ergonomic Chairs You Should KnowThe spine is a precision instrument comprises four natural springs. Ergonomic products are unseen body braces—these 'technology devices, leveraging engineering techniques from WWII-era,' align with bodily contours and turn objects in "posture keepers":. They work like bookends, stabilizing the books to reduce vertebral pressure in smartphone users as 'text neck,' and office workers by hunching; also relieve the current spinal stress. Their science-backed mechanism: vertebral joints are restored to exact, cogwheel-like automation that cannot be dismissed as mere marketing.
- How to Protect Your Family from Infectious Outbreaks in Fall and Winter?COVID-19 lockdowns put immune systems on a global "pause". The Lancet reported that children weren't exposed to viruses in 99.5% of cases, accumulating an 'immune debt' — essentially rusting and neglected shields becoming ineffective. A study conducted in Soochow University reveals that antibody levels among 1–4-year-olds will have a cliff-like drop by 2023. When infections returned, the cost of immune systems "cramming missed lessons" was retaliatory immune storms; half-empty schools and overstretched pediatric units.
- Maintaining oral health: Choosing the Right Toothbrush MattersToothbrush selection is a precision-based health adjustment: small heads precisely cover the tooth surface, short handles control the cleaning strength, and medium-firm bristles break through the bacterial plaque. The seemingly subtle 3cm difference in brush head is a 30% leap in plaque removal efficiency. A friend's misuse of a super-soft sponge brush led to plaque build-up, confirming the scientific rule of "function over comfort". When the replacement cycle meets the bacterial growth curve, three months is the optimal timeframe between bristle efficiency and hygiene safety. Children's toothbrushes use the length of incisors as a natural scale, which is in line with the biological code of oral development. Healthy habits begin with the physical calibration of everyday tools.
- The difference between family health management and disease managementMany people think that health management is to focus on the markers on the physical examination report, and everything will be fine if the indicators are normal. But the reality tells us: that individuals with normal test results may also experience sudden myocardial infarction or stroke; some people with abnormal markers may remain stable long-term. Behind this lies a misunderstanding of health — health is not just about not being sick, but about being physically, mentally, and socially fit to meet the demands of life. Family health management is completely different from treating illnesses — it is not about waiting for problems to arise before addressing them, but about proactively identifying potential risks and adjusting diet, exercise, work, and rest so that the physical and mental state of the whole family is always aligned with life goals. Truly good health is a balanced state of living a comfortable, high-quality life.
- Sleep: What Are the Minimum and Maximum Requirements?How well do you sleep every day? Sleep is important, you know that. But in addition to sleep, you have a lot of important things every day, exercise, meals, hydration, work, childcare, mental wellbeing, gaming, and presentations. Our first sacrifice is often sleep. But in the doctor's opinion, the most important of these things, the most can not be sacrificed, is sleep. You may have heard that "life is in motion", and also know that "water is life's essence", why are these not as important as sleep?
- Weekend Health ChecklistHealth management operates much like "the body's weekly update system". Tracking weight changes weekly, step distribution and sleep 5–9 hours — regular life cycle calibrations. A weekend "health ledger" helps monitor the past week’s exercise, sedentary behaviour and nutrient intake—and hence to know where you stand eg neuromuscular (due for sitting) or nutrient compensation. Make specific plans to fix these for next week: this prevents chronic damage (e.g., cervical stiffness) by making weekly corrections a 'checkpoint-restart' that prevents health debt. The first thing standing between you and metabolic diseases is a weight variability of 0.5kg.
- The Science of Walking: Speed & StanceWalking serves as a "movement code calibrator" for your body. Keeping up the pace at 100 steps/minute engages the body's "engine RPM"; An older adult aligning their pace with effective heart rate zones. Keep your back straight like a flagpole, and leverage the body's natural shock absorbers with a heel-to-toe walking pattern. Slightly tightening the core muscles provides natural damping, morphing into dynamic joint armour. This means taking wrong steps will become 'bone wear interest' over the course of —700 million lifetime steps. Stretching regularly lubricates muscle chains.
- Light fasting is not so difficult, three steps to healthy light fastingLight fasting anti-aging in three steps: 16 hours of fasting to trigger cell repair (including 8 hours of sleep), daily intake limit of 500-800 calories, 1 day a week. Research shows intermittent fasting reduces the risk of metabolic diseases. Scientific protocol emphasizes 8 hours of unrestricted eating and balanced portion control (e.g., veggie-fruit platter + multivitamin) to avoid sudden calorie drops. Light fasting achieves genetic-level anti-aging with sustainability, balancing repair with physiological adaptability.
- Clinic Case Study: Avoid Prolonged SittingExtended sitting silently taxes your health; exercise cannot mitigate the entirety of metabolic damages done by 14.5 hour daily "chairoprison." In this case study, a noticed 34-year-old corporate executive decreased his glycated hemoglobin to normal levels by intermittently standing: 5-10 minutes every 90 minutes and actively moving for 30 minutes after meals — equivalent to metaphorically undoing metabolic handcuffs. Thus, it is modern requisite that sedentary hours are treated like smartphone battery percentage — notably in pregnant women and the elderly but also including individuals with chronic vascular stiffness as well at risk of insulin resistance due to being immobile for long periods.
- Antiviral Medications: Components and Efficacy in Treating Colds and FluAntivirals are targeted treatments for colds and flu, which are especially critical for the elderly; children; and patients with chronic illnesses. Their use within 48 hours of diagnosis (e.g., oseltamivir) reduces the mortality rate of influenza by 52%. While proprietary Chinese medicines need to identify wind-cold or wind-heat—wind-cold resembles the chilly winds of winter and requires exterior-warming and diaphoretic formulas; wind-heat, like sweltering summer heat, is suited to heat-clearing and detoxifying with Yinqiao Jiedu Tablets. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses and may disrupt gut microbiota. So don't touch them unless you are diagnosed with a bacterial infection.