HEALTHY LIVING




This might come as an odd surprise for many, but I am - actually - not a big fan of modern medicine. A bit rich and hypocritical, I know; coming from someone who has had spent 3 years chasing after a Diploma in Biomedical Science, and is already more than halfway through her studies in Chemistry. It is such an irony; a paradox.

But really, that aside, I believe that the human body has its own immunity. AND unnecessarily meddling with our body's natural line of defense with harsh chemicals or modern medications or facial masks or night repair lotions or facial scrubs or exfoliating cream and the likes is pure nonsense. I like organic. I like natural. Think aromatherapy. Think organic plants. Think chiropractic. Think TCM. Think alternative medicine. Think healthy.

Of course, having said so, I have absolutely nothing against modern, mainstream medicine. In all common sense, one should - by all means - always go for modern, mainstream medication if a need really calls for it. Such as raging fevers, viral infections, bacterial or parasitic infections, cancers, tumours and etc. Alternative medicine (e.g. TCM, aromatherapy, moxibustion, yoga, chiropractic etc) should NEVER replace mainstream Western medicine in the course of treatment. Rather, the former can be used as a complementary medicine - as long as there is no drug-drug interaction with the Western drugs. All these should, in all common sense and necessity, be done under the supervision of a physician.

Anyway, I brewed some TCM this afternoon. AND it tastes great! It doesn't have the bitter aftertaste that makes most TCM dreadful. In fact, it tastes a little sweet, and it's so easy to swallow. AND it's easy to concoct. So easy; I can take a nap if I chose to.

Voila!

Anyway, for the benefits of those who would like to give it a shot, I'll disclose the recipe here.


He Shou Wu Yang Yan Tang (He Shou Wu Nutrition Soup)
INGREDIENTS:
Hei Dou (black beans) - 5g
Qi Zi (red dates) - 5g
Da Zao - 2 pieces
He Shou Wu - 2 big pieces
Dang Shen - 8 sticks

METHOD:
1) Place meat and ingredients (please pre-wash them) into 1.5L - 2.0L of water.
2) Bring to boil.
3) Simmer for 2 - 3 hours.
4) Serve.

BENEFITS:
1) Improves blood circulation
2) Darkens hair
3) Enhances complexion

CREDITS:
H. W. Herbs Trading Pte Ltd (Singapore)


All the herbs listed in the ingredients list can be easily obtained from any tonic or herb shops. And it's rather cheap too. Alternatively, like me, you can also simply purchase it pre-packed. They come in pre-prepared packages.

P.S. If you have any food allergy(s) or medical condition(s), please consult a physician before consumption. Please be mindful that different people reacts differently to medications and herbs. I hereby absolve myself from all responsibilities.