Under the blazing sun, it's easy to crave iced drinks when going out in the sweltering summer. However, registered Chinese medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing points out that iced drinks don't actually help cool you down; instead, they can harm your spleen and stomach. Dr. Huang explained that while cold drinks may stimulate the tongue and feel refreshing, they actually irritate the spleen and stomach. In hot weather, the body's Yang energy is excessive, making the internal

Autumn belongs to the metal element and corresponds to the lungs. Autumn weather is dry, vegetation withers, and people gradually feel dry. Mornings and evenings become cool, but midday remains relatively hot. Combined with the dry air, this creates what's commonly known as the "autumn tiger"—a fierce and dry heat, often accompanied by symptoms like dry mouth, dry eyes, dry throat, and dry skin. Registered Chinese Medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing suggests emphasizing cool

Today (June 6th) is "Grain in Ear," the ninth of the twenty-four solar terms, which heralds the start of hot weather. Registered Chinese medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing said that after this solar term, people are prone to symptoms such as loss of appetite, fatigue, and diarrhea. Therefore, she recommends mung bean and old duck soup to help clear heat and detoxify, as well as the third movement of Yi Jin Jing, "Holding the Heavenly Gate with Palms," to help promote blood

▲ Indigestion is caused by poor spleen and stomach function. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends drinking tea to relieve indigestion, with Pu-erh tea being the best choice. With the New Year approaching, it's time to indulge in pastries and rich, meaty dishes. Many people have experienced the discomfort of overeating and don't want to repeat the same mistake. A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner will teach you how to eat and drink wisely, and how to use tea to comb

Don't want to age quickly? It might be related to your late-night habits! In this episode of "When to Focus on Health," two registered Chinese medicine practitioners—Dr. Chen Qiqi and Dr. Huang Jingjing—share their perspective on staying up late from a traditional Chinese medicine standpoint. It turns out that traditional Chinese medicine views staying up late as extremely harmful to health, even causing irreparable damage, making you look older and more tired! To prevent you

Summer is almost here, and while enjoying the sunshine, it's also important to protect your skin. What are the key points for summer skincare? What health problems might arise if your skin isn't properly cared for? This time, we've invited a beautiful female Chinese medicine practitioner to share her summer skincare tips. Registered Chinese Medicine practitioner Wong Ching-ching said, "Chinese medicine skincare emphasizes both internal and external care. The condition of one'

Han So-hee (left) and Ishihara Satomi, both with great figures, both embrace the slow food philosophy. There are countless methods for slimming down and losing weight, generally involving controlling food intake and exercising regularly. However, there are actually many easier and less strenuous ways. For example, simply slowing down your eating speed can bring unexpected weight loss results. Many female celebrities have adopted this eating rhythm, including Satomi Ishihara,

As the saying goes, "fair skin covers three flaws," and Asian women tend to value fair skin, with a rosy glow being even more ideal. However, urban women are often too busy with work and life, and they don't pay much attention to their diet and exercise. Their skin, under makeup, often lacks radiance and appears dull and yellowish. Women with impatient personalities and prone to stress may develop age spots on their cheeks, which even beauty treatments cannot completely elimi

Modern people spend long hours using computers and mobile phones, which can easily lead to blurred vision, dry eyes, and eye irritation—signs of premature presbyopia! To avoid and delay the onset of presbyopia, in addition to maintaining good lifestyle habits, you can listen to the eye care advice of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing. Acupressure and dietary therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine can slow down presbyopia, and consistent treatment can e

▲ Registered Chinese medicine practitioner Huang Jingjing said that women's appearance begins to age at 35, and their hair begins to fall out. By 42, the signs of aging are more obvious, and their hair also turns gray. According to the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic, women enter a period of decline around the age of 42. Women over 40 should pay special attention to health preservation. In addition to external skin and complexion, they should also take good care of their inter

In China, fair skin has long been considered beautiful. Many ancient Chinese idioms describing beautiful women emphasize fair skin, such as "skin like solidified cream" and "jade-like bones and ice-like skin." The classic Chinese medicine text, *Huangdi Neijing*, describes a healthy and perfect complexion as "white silk wrapped with cinnabar," indicating not only fair skin but also abundant qi and blood with a slight rosy glow. This time, registered Chinese medicine practitio

Breast enhancement, like weight loss, seems to be an unavoidable topic among women, but bigger isn't necessarily better. Registered Chinese medicine practitioner Wong Ching-ching shared in an article for *Sing Tao Daily* that besides women seeking breast enhancement, many also hope to find ways to reduce breast size. One girl with a sweet tooth started developing breasts in elementary school and, because of her large breasts, disliked exercising, leading to gradual weight gai