NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS:
Do not leave a small gap open at your windows! A lot of people enjoy the crisp air at night
and leave the bedroom window open just a small gap. They expecting to get enough fresh
air, but not get overly cold. Do you know that the smaller the window gap, the stronger
wind will blow onto you? It is harmful for your health when the sharp wind blows on your
face or neck when you sleep. It can cause headaches, TMJ, stiff neck, trigeminal myalgia,
or even bell palsy. Even though acupuncture can help with all of these conditions, you will
feel suffer at beginning. The key is to avoid it in the first place by either closing the window,
or leaving it at least half-way open so that the wind will disperse and not blow directly on
you.
SEASONAL HEALTH NOTES:
Leaves are starting to changing color. This year, the temperature has changed
dramatically day by day so far. Many people are having cold symptoms, such as
congested nose, face, and ear, achy shoulders and backs, headaches, scratchy throats,
cough, and tight chest. Based on Chinese Medicine point of view, these all due to wind
cold invading.
To avoid the cold:
1. Change clothes corresponding to the temperature. It is always a good idea to wear
multiple layers and have extra cloths handy.
2. Have a scarf around the neck or wear a turtle neck shirt.
3. Do not drink water colder than your body temperature
If you get the cold:
1. Drink the Ginger Tea if you fill chill at the beginning.
2. Drink HOT water, eat easily-digested food with protein, and have enough sleep (try to
have 8 hours sleep per day).
3. If your nose and ear are congested badly, or you cough with chest tightness and pain,
call for an acupuncture treatment to prevent you from feeling dizzy.
For more detailed information, check our seasonal notes online.
RECIPES: - Rice Milk
Here is the way you can make the rice milk yourself at home:
Ingredients:
A. 1/2 cup rice or millet, 5 cups of water, sugar or salt as your desire.
Instructions:
1. Put the rice or millet and water together in a pot. Bring it to boil.
2. Simmer to low, but still keep the water bubbling for about 25 minutes. DO NOT STIR
it during the mean time.
3. Use a ladle to take the liquid part out, it is the rice milk. It may look like jello when it is
cool down because of its high starch and protein content. If you warm it up, it will return to
liquid. Add sugar or salt as desired.
Have a healthy, happy fall season
Do not leave a small gap open at your windows! A lot of people enjoy the crisp air at night
and leave the bedroom window open just a small gap. They expecting to get enough fresh
air, but not get overly cold. Do you know that the smaller the window gap, the stronger
wind will blow onto you? It is harmful for your health when the sharp wind blows on your
face or neck when you sleep. It can cause headaches, TMJ, stiff neck, trigeminal myalgia,
or even bell palsy. Even though acupuncture can help with all of these conditions, you will
feel suffer at beginning. The key is to avoid it in the first place by either closing the window,
or leaving it at least half-way open so that the wind will disperse and not blow directly on
you.
SEASONAL HEALTH NOTES:
Leaves are starting to changing color. This year, the temperature has changed
dramatically day by day so far. Many people are having cold symptoms, such as
congested nose, face, and ear, achy shoulders and backs, headaches, scratchy throats,
cough, and tight chest. Based on Chinese Medicine point of view, these all due to wind
cold invading.
To avoid the cold:
1. Change clothes corresponding to the temperature. It is always a good idea to wear
multiple layers and have extra cloths handy.
2. Have a scarf around the neck or wear a turtle neck shirt.
3. Do not drink water colder than your body temperature
If you get the cold:
1. Drink the Ginger Tea if you fill chill at the beginning.
2. Drink HOT water, eat easily-digested food with protein, and have enough sleep (try to
have 8 hours sleep per day).
3. If your nose and ear are congested badly, or you cough with chest tightness and pain,
call for an acupuncture treatment to prevent you from feeling dizzy.
For more detailed information, check our seasonal notes online.
RECIPES: - Rice Milk
Here is the way you can make the rice milk yourself at home:
Ingredients:
A. 1/2 cup rice or millet, 5 cups of water, sugar or salt as your desire.
Instructions:
1. Put the rice or millet and water together in a pot. Bring it to boil.
2. Simmer to low, but still keep the water bubbling for about 25 minutes. DO NOT STIR
it during the mean time.
3. Use a ladle to take the liquid part out, it is the rice milk. It may look like jello when it is
cool down because of its high starch and protein content. If you warm it up, it will return to
liquid. Add sugar or salt as desired.
Have a healthy, happy fall season
Fall 2010
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