Category Archive For "Health"
A guide to health check-ups in Hong Kong
Moving across the globe can put a heavy physical strain on your body without you even knowing. From the initial jet lag, unfamiliar diseases, to being exposed to a higher level of air pollution, you are especially prone to health problems when moving to a new country. This makes getting regular health check-ups when moving …
How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used to treat COVID-19
When the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong turned into the world’s deadliest, Beijing sent one million packets of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) combinations as part of the aid. Honeysuckle, rhubarb root, and sweet wormwood herb are some of the natural ingredients used in Chinese medicine for COVID-19. Hong Kong’s government also plans to distribute kits …
8 spring cleaning tips to prepare your home for Chinese New Year 2022
With Chinese New Year just around the corner, many people are looking for ways to usher in their best year yet. You might have already started ticking things off your spring cleaning checklist over Christmas and New Year, but it’s been a couple of weeks since then. Plus, Chinese New Year cleaning is a tradition …
How to start exercising without feeling overwhelmed
If you’re feeling the pressure to live a healthier lifestyle, you’re far from alone. Whether it’s because of the current pandemic, new year’s resolutions, or health concerns in general, many of us feel the pull to improve our health and wellbeing. One of the best ways to do that is to start exercising. It’s no …
7 tips to boost mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
It’s 2022 and there is still no end in sight to the pandemic. Whether it’s yet another wave or a new variant, many of us are tired of an uncertain future that changes at the drop of a hat. Straight from the Hong Kong government’s Mental Health Relief Scheme Self Help Guide, safeguard your mental …