Do you wish to be an ageless beauty at forty?
Are you afraid of becoming a balding, pot-bellied middle-aged man in the future?
By taking advantage of the present and following 72 simple Traditional Chinese Medicine wellness methods,
you can maintain good health, prevent diseases, and preserve your youth for a long time!
Am I still young enough to need wellness practices?
Can I eat healthily if I eat out every day?
With a busy schedule and late nights, how can I 'recover' from exhaustion?
Is it true that taking too much Chinese medicine can harm my kidneys?
This book provides complete answers!
Many young office workers are overly busy, neglecting their meals and maintaining irregular sleep patterns. Despite being young, they already face numerous health issues but still don't know how to take care of their bodies.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the best physicians are not just those who treat illnesses but those who can recognize potential health issues before they escalate, removing the causes of disease before they manifest. This emphasizes the importance of "preventive medicine."
For those who want to understand TCM and focus on wellness, female TCM practitioner Luo Peilin wants to convey that TCM principles are not difficult to grasp. With small changes in your daily life, you can adopt the right wellness mindset and live healthier!"
Luo Peilin
Graduated from the Bachelor's program in Traditional Chinese Medicine at China Medical University and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Kaohsiung Medical University. She is currently the Director of the Anti-Aging and Wellness Medical Research and Development Center at Yu Rong Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, and she previously served as an attending physician in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Taipei City Hospital.
She has also been a consulting physician on various media programs.
．Television Programs: Women’s Greatest, Health at Two O'Clock, News NEW One Minute, Sisterly Talks, Please Live Like Me, Health Made Easy, Extraordinary News Channel, Sisters Love Beauty, Wellness I Know, Fashionable Little Witch, Central Broadcasting Station, Taipei Education Radio, etc.
．Magazines: VITA Health Magazine, Business Weekly, Health Magazine, Charm Magazine, Baby and Mother Magazine, Parenting Magazine, Changchun Monthly.
Co-author of You Have No Reason Not to Lose Weight.
Chapter 1 The Health Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine
1-1 What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
1-2 Differences Between TCM and Western Medicine
1-3 Why Do People Get Sick?
1-4 The Relationship Between the Five Organs and Health
1-5 What Is My Body Constitution? Let's Do a Constitution Test!
1-6 What Should Be Noted About the Four Body Constitutions?
1-7 Why Is It Important to Start Wellness Early?
1-8 Wellness Principles for the Age of 30
Special Column Easy and Simple Daily Wellness Methods
Chapter 2 Daily Routine
2-1 Recommended Good Routines in TCM
2-2 What to Do About Overtime Work?
2-3 Are Shifts Harmful to Health?
2-4 How to Utilize Naptime?
2-5 What to Do About Frequent Business Trips?
2-6 What to Do About Insomnia?
2-7 High Stress and Poor Mood
2-8 Wellness Tips for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter
Special Column How to Make Up for Lost Time on Weekends?
Chapter 3 Diet
3-1 The Healthiest Ways to Eat
3-2 Smart Eating According to Body Constitution
3-3 How to Eat When Dining Out Every Day?
3-4 Key Dietary Points for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
3-5 How to Choose Vegetables and Fruits?
3-6 Is It Okay to Drink Takeout Beverages?
3-7 Gourmet Food vs. Wellness
3-8 Can I Have a Drink?
3-9 Taboos for Spicy and Flavorful Foods
3-10 Are Snacks and Late-Night Bites Really That Bad?
3-11 Seasonal Dietary Supplements for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter
Special Column Wellness Feast for Weekends
Chapter 4 Exercise
4-1 Recommended Best Exercise Habits in TCM
4-2 Too Busy to Exercise?
4-3 What to Do If You’re Reluctant to Exercise?
4-4 Which Type of Exercise Is Most Suitable?
4-5 Precautions for Exercising
4-6 Full Body Soreness: Is Massage and Chiropractic Most Effective?
4-7 Is Stretching and Tapping a Cure-All?
Special Column Common TCM Treatment Techniques
Chapter5 Women's Wellness
5-1 The Uterus and Ovaries: Key to Women's Health
5-2 Care During Menstruation
5-3 Inability to Lose Weight: A Warning Sign of "Subhealth"
5-4 Modern Eugenics: Conditioning Women's Constitution Before Pregnancy
5-5 Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum Care
5-6 What Causes Cold Hands and Feet?
5-7 Great Tips for Skincare and Beauty
Special Column Pampering Yourself on Weekends
Chapter6 Men's Wellness
6-1 Liver Dysfunction: Should You Take Liver Supplements?
6-2 Decreasing Stamina: Start Anti-Aging Early
6-3 The Three Highs: High Blood Pressure, High Blood Sugar, High Lipids
6-4 Modern Eugenics: Conditioning Men's Health Before Pregnancy
6-5 Dietary Therapy and Massage for Kidney Nourishment
6-6 Is Excessive Exercise Harmful?
6-7 How to Quit Smoking?
Special Column: Recharge on Weekends
Chapter 7 Debunking Myths
7-1 Start Nurturing Your Health While You're Young!
7-2 Traditional Chinese Medicine or Western Medicine?
7-3 Food Therapy vs. Medicinal Supplements
7-4 With So Many Health Practices, How Do You Judge?
7-5 Can You Trust Various Folk Remedies?
7-6 Is It True That Taking Chinese Medicine Harms the Kidneys?
7-7 What’s the Difference Between Decoctions, Pills, and Powders?
Special Column: How to Take Daily Health Supplements
Chapter 8 Home Remedies for Common Illnesses
8-1 Pain and Discomfort
8-2 Insomnia
8-3 Beauty and Skincare
8-4 Weight Loss and Fat Reduction
8-5 Menstrual Pain
8-6 Digestive Issues/Constipation
8-7 Fatigue and Poor Complexion
8-8 Hair Loss and Baldness
8-9 Excess Heat and Acne
8-10 Eye Fatigue
1-8 The Principles of Health Preservation at Age 30
Many people feel the same way: after turning 30, staying up late even once can leave you feeling like a shadow of your former self the next day, with diminished energy and spirit. "Establishing oneself at 30," as the saying goes, marks the age when many are striving for their careers and families. However, in their efforts, many neglect their own health, leading to the regret of having "money in the bank but a body in heaven" in their old age.
●Physical Health + Spiritual Fulfillment
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health preservation emphasizes not only physical well-being but also the cultivation of the mind and spirit to maintain the body's essence, energy, and spirit. The higher level of health preservation practiced by ancient sages was focused on spiritual nourishment, integrating Daoist philosophy: "Calmness and emptiness lead to genuine energy." This philosophy requires a tranquil mind, free from distractions, so that one’s essence and spirit can be enriched and not dissipated.
In a society where human interactions are unavoidable, emotions such as joy, anger, sadness, and happiness, as well as desires, are part of life. Human nature needs to be restrained; indulging it can disturb the organs and disrupt the flow of energy, leading to illness. If we are perpetually dissatisfied, constantly comparing ourselves to others who live in mansions while we reside in modest apartments, or who indulge in gourmet meals while we settle for plain food, we cannot find peace. "When desires are few and the heart is at peace, there is no fear." When we seek nothing and are content with what we have, everything around us can bring joy, even simple meals. The combination of physical health and spiritual fulfillment represents the highest ideal of health preservation pursued by ancient practitioners.
●Five Major Principles for Caring for Yourself
1. Follow the Seasons, Nourish Vitality and Avoid Evil: With the changing of the seasons, each has its own unique climate. In spring and summer, it’s beneficial to nurture yang energy, while in autumn and winter, nurturing yin energy is key. When the body’s vital energy is abundant, it can fend off evil influences. This vital energy is akin to the body’s immune system; when it is strong, illness naturally stays away.
2. Exercise to Strengthen Muscles and Bones: Regular exercise can enhance muscle and bone strength, leading to better overall health.
3. Balanced Diet, Nourishing Qi and Blood: Choose healthy and balanced foods daily, preferably utilizing local and seasonal ingredients for optimal nutrition. When energy levels are low and vitality is lacking, appropriate nourishment is necessary.
4. Regular Routine, Cultivating Spirit and Energy: Maintaining a regular daily routine helps preserve mental clarity and vitality.
5. Balance Work and Rest, Preserve Vital Energy: It’s essential to balance work with rest; both overworking and seeking only leisure are not conducive to health preservation.
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1.＿＿ Difficult to Lose WeightAfter turning 30, my weight inexplicably increases; just a few extra bites cause my weight to rise. Despite exercising diligently, I still can't lose weight.2.＿＿ Difficult to SleepAfter 30, I experience poor sleep quality. I wake up suddenly in the middle of the night, find it hard to fall back asleep, and wake up feeling more tired.
3.＿＿ Low EnergyI can’t stay up late anymore; I start dozing off by midnight. I get out of breath after climbing just a few flights of stairs, and my lower back aches if I stand for too long.
4.＿＿ Dry SkinAfter 30, I lose collagen quickly, leading to dehydrated, sagging, and dry skin without luster. My complexion also tends to become dull and lackluster.
5.＿＿ White HairMy hair appears dry and lacking in nutrients, I experience increased hair loss, and I’ve started to notice white hairs.
6.＿＿ High Blood Pressure, High Blood Sugar, High Blood LipidsDue to years of eating out and a Western-style diet, many people develop high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipid issues by the age of 30.
7.＿＿ Blurry VisionDry eyes, floaters, and prolonged computer use or wearing contact lenses for too long can contribute to aging eyes.
8.＿＿ Not Enough Sunlight, Little ExerciseBy age 30, bone density reaches its lifetime peak and begins to decline afterward. Early-stage osteoporosis often has no symptoms, but those who do not exercise or get enough sunlight are at high risk.
Bone density reaches its peak at the age of 30 and then begins to decline. Early osteoporosis typically has no symptoms, but lack of exercise and sun exposure puts individuals at high risk.
