According to oriental medicine, enhancing colon motility helps relieving symptoms of exhaustion as well as constipation. To enhance the motility of the colon, you can either stimulate your stomach with your hands, or the meridians on legs and waist.   Healing Therapy                 1. You should lie down on your back while your partner is holding your waist with both hands. 2. The partner will lift your waist 5cm and put down for 5~10 times. 3. The partner will hold your ankles and gently shake them sideway.   Written by Hyojung Kim (in Korean) Source: Brainworld > BrainHealth/Diet > Brainfitness http://www.brainmedia.co.kr/brainWorldMedia/ContentView.aspx?contIdx=7411&fromMenu=subMain&menuCd=BrainHealth Translated by Korea Medical Hub  

1. Go Fish If you suffer from dry eyes, up your seafood intake. Salmon, sardines, and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids, which the body uses to produce tears, among other things. Research suggests that people who consume higher amounts of these fats are less likely to have dry eyes. 2. Eat Bananas People whose diets are rich in potassium may be less prone to high blood pressure. Besides reducing sodium and taking other heart-healthy steps, eat potassium-packed picks such as bananas, cantaloupe, and oranges. 3. Drink Cranberry Juice Cranberries contain a substance that appears to keep bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract and has been shown to help prevent UTIs. Because cranberry cocktail is high in sugar, drink unsweetened juice diluted with water or take capsules of powdered cranberry extract.  4. Go for Garlic Adding raw or lightly cooked garlic and onions to your meals may help keep you healthy this winter. Both foods appear to possess antiviral and antibacterial properties and are believed to boost immunity. 5. Eat Avocados For dry skin, incorporate more avocados into your diet. They're rich in monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, both of which promote healthy skin. Try them on salads and sandwiches, and even in smoothies. 6. Have Some Honey Research suggests that honey may be more effective than over-the-counter cough syrup at quelling nighttime coughing. Use a medicinal-grade variety such as manuka honey and take up to 2 teaspoonfuls at bedtime. 7. Eat Broccoli For healthy gums, put this green vegetable on your grocery list. It's an excellent source of vitamin C and provides calcium as well, both of which have been linked to lower rates of periodontal disease. [50 Simple Health Tips - www.wholeliving.com]

  Keep your skin healthy with a warm cup of tea   It is a battle to fight against skin trouble when the temperature drops. If investing on expensive cosmetics didn’t bring you back the result you’ve wished, try drinking tea for the last resort. Healthy organic tea will not only keep your skin trouble-free but also help you stay warm in cold weather.   Chrysanthemum Tea Chrysanthemum tea is effective for soothing facial flushing. People suffering from facial flushing generally have fever on the upper body, which make one get tired easily and also causes eye irritation and headache. Chrysanthemum tea brings down the fever and boosts energy to tired body. It is also very effective for soothing the itchiness.    Green Tea Green tea, which we can easily purchase on the market, is excellent for diuretic effect. As it triggers body water discharge, it is recommended for people with excessive body water. Rich in Vitamin-C, green tea is also ideal for a facial mask. Brew green tea in lukewarm water and apply to the skin.   Adlay Tea Adlay tea is excellent for small skin inflammations and for people with oily skin type or T-zone. Instead of pre-made adlay tea that contains sugar or additives, organic adlay without any additives is the better option. Try making your own adlay tea at home: How to make Adlay Tea at Home 1. Wash adlay with cool water. (Don’t wash adlay until it gets sodden.) 2. Roast adlay on the frying pan without oil until it gives off nutty aroma. 3. Add 2~3 teaspoons of roasted adlay into the cup and pour hot water.  4. Let adlay brew before drinking.   Orange Peel Tea Orange peel is a great choice to get rid of cellulite accumulated on the skin. Cellulite is a chunk of waste collected under the skin, thus, removing cellulite can improve overall skin conditions such as smoothing uneven skin texture, and brightening dull complexion. Orange peel tea is also good for soothing emotional stress. Beware of pesticide residues on the orange peel when you buy them on the market. How to make Orange Peel Tea at Home 1. Thoroughly wash off possible pesticide residues on the oranges with salt or vinegar 2. Completely wipe off water on the oranges completely. 3. Peel oranges and slice orange peel into thin strips. 4. Dry sliced orange peel for 3~4 days. 5. Place dried orange peel into the cup and pour hot water. 6. Let orange peel brew before drinking.   Astragalus Tea Astragalus is very bitter yet extremely effective for boosting immune system. Astragalus tea relieves fatigue and helps discharging toxin, therefore improving overall skin condition. Please note that astragalus is compatible with people with light skin complexion, so if your skin is on the darker side, astragalus tea may not be the right choice.    

    As the risk of bacterial infection due to vibrio vulnificus sepsis is on the rise with the highest daytime temperature over 30℃, the National Fisheries Research & Development Institute (NFRDI) has announced a few factors to prevent vibrio parahaemolyticus food poisioning.   When preparing sashimi (raw fish), fresh fish must be used. The muscles of a living fish is sterile and do not carry pathogenic parahaemolyticus. However, bacteria on gills or scales penetrates into the muscles as they start to deteriorate, thus, it is imperative to wash fish thoroughly with running water after removing gills and scales in order to wash off parahaemolyticus. Cooking utensils must be washed and disinfected after use. You can further prevent secondary contamination if other utensils such as knife, cutting board, dishcloth and etc. are washed and disinfected as well.   Prepared sashimi must be consumed immediately or refreigerated as soon as possible. Since it only takes 10~20 minutes for vibrio parahaemolyticus to double up, leaving contaminated sashimi at room temperature for 3~4 hours during summer can cause food poisoning. Healthy individuals do not need to worry too much about viblio parahaemolyticus because most of bacteria is weak to acid, thus, die while food is digested. On the other hand, it is strongly recommended to have cooked food for those with weak immune system. Those who take antacids, stomach medicine or who have liver diseases (poor liver function, alcoholic liver disease and etc.) and diabetes must eat seafood that is boiled with the heat over 60℃.   “We will strengthen safety education targering fishermen and fisheries officials to prevent seafood food poisioning in summer time,“ said the representatives of NFRDI.   Original post written in Korean by Heejung Ko, a reporter of Medical Today Translated by Korea Medical Hub