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50 Habits for Zero Inflammation

This is a book tilte written by a Japanese doctor, Imai Kazuaki published in 2022. This book emphazies that chronic inflammation is the root cause of aging and various diseases. It introduces 50 practical habits categorized into five areas: Diet, Breathing, Exercise, Sleep, and Mental Helath.  A.  Zero Inflammation through Diet (11 Habits)  Eat Until 80% Full  – Avoiding overeating activates longevity genes. Maintain a 12-Hour Fasting Period Daily  – Intermittent fasting helps reduce inflammation. Chew Thoroughly  – Chewing at least 30 times per bite reduces digestive stress. Limit Refined Carbohydrates  – Processed flour products cause blood sugar spikes. Prevent Blood Sugar Spikes  – Choose low-glycemic index (GI) foods. Consume Antioxidant-Rich Foods  – Include turmeric, blueberries, and green tea. Increase Omega-3 Intake  – Fatty fish and nuts help lower inflammation. Eat Fermented Foods  – Kimchi, natto, and yogurt promote gut ...

Unlocking LUPUS Relief in TCM: Comprehending LUPUS both in TCM and Western medicine

  TCM/Traditional Chinese Medicine approach on LUPUS In traditional Chinese Medicine/TCM, LUPUS is a combinatory condition of deficiencies and excesses based on an imbalance and disharmony of Yin/Yang in the body. It often related to a combination of deficiencies in the Zang organs such as   Lungs, Kidneys, and Spleen as well as excesses of pathogenic factors such as Dampness, Heat, Dryness, Wind, Cold, etc. TCM treatment approaches LUPUS through a holistic perspective, aiming to restore balance and support the body’s natural healing mechanism by tailored methods for each individual. Treatments are focused on tonifying the deficiencies and purging the excess of pathogenic factors by identifying patterns of disharmony and imbalances of energy/Qi, blood, and organ functions. 1. Common diagnostic pattern for LUPUS in TCM 2. TCM Treatments Acupuncture helps to harmonize and balance Yin and Yang, preventing or treating drug side effects. Cupping therapy helps to relieve tendernes...