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Yang Sheng in everyday life
Articles and tips for wellbeing in the spirit of Chinese tradition.
- Heat, cold and damp – why people in China warm their feet before going to bed
According to Chinese tradition, cold and damp halt the flow of energy. Why are feet warmed in the evening, and why shouldn’t fatty food be washed down with an ice-cold drink? - The organ clock – the daily rhythm according to Chinese tradition
According to Chinese tradition, energy circulates through the meridians in two-hour cycles. Here’s how the organ clock helps you time your meals, rest and sleep. - What is your body type? The 9 body types of Chinese tradition
One person is always cold, another doesn’t put on weight however much they eat. Chinese tradition recognises 9 body types – can you spot yours? Take the free body type test. - Yangsheng – the art of nourishing life
What does yangsheng mean? The three pillars of the Chinese wellbeing tradition – movement, nutrition and state of mind – and five small steps for everyday life.
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