Pelvic misalignment or abnormal pelvic tilt can trigger uncomfortable symptoms such as pain in the lower back, hips, legs, and knees. A sedentary lifestyle, sitting with the legs crossed, and poor posture can cause the pelvis to be misaligned or tilted. How do you know if your pelvis is positioned correctly? Dr. Wu Kuo-pin, director of…
Winter Tips for Nourishing Kidneys and How to Identify Dysfunction
Our kidneys play a vital role in the healthy function of our bodies. Knowing how to nourish, treat, and identify dysfunction of the kidneys, especially in the winter months is valuable. Jonathan Liu, a professor at Georgian College in Canada and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, provides tips to strengthen the kidneys in the winter…
Helpful Tips and Costs for Intending Hong Kong Students and Immigrants to The Five Eyes Countries
Overseas study has always been popular for Hong Kong students who want to enter higher education. Some countries have implemented “lifeboat” and “safe haven” programs recently and provided Hong Kong students with more favorable conditions for immigration and even naturalization. The following summarizes information on the tuition, living expenses, and naturalization requirements for Hong Kong…
The Fall of Hong Kong Under the National Security Law
Commentary At one point in time, Hong Kong was undeniably one of the world’s greatest cities. Low tax rates, proximity to other Asian countries, good for weekend getaways, and high life expectancy rate, to name a few attributes. Above all, Hong Kong boasted itself as one of the “freest cities” on earth—a great international financial…
Ancient Chinese Medicine Prolongs ‘Golden Time Period’ for Stroke Treatment
Strokes are a common occurrence in the U.S. with around 800,000 reported per year, and 20 percent afflicting adults between the ages of 20 to 55. The timing of treatment after a stroke is crucial and can make a vast difference in the quality of the remainder of a person’s life. A research team at…
Former Sony Music Artist Lester Chong Sentenced to 52 Months in Prison for Involvement in 2019 Anti-Extradition Protest
On Jan. 7, a Hong Kong singer was sentenced to 52 months in jail for involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong. Lester Chong, a singer under contract with Sony Music Hong Kong, was among hundreds of people arrested during the Polytechnic University (PolyU) siege as part of the anti-extradition protests in mid-November…
Sydney-Based Hong Kong Artist Holds Exhibition As an Ode to Hometown
A Sydney-based Hong Kong artist who completed her art degrees after retirement holds an exhibition expressing her experiences as an immigrant and as an ode to her hometown. Pamela Leung immigrated to Australia in the 1970s. After retiring at 60, she spent seven and a half years obtaining three college degrees, including a master of Fine Art…
Jimmy Lai’s Lawyers Meet British Minister to Discuss Release
The global legal team of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Next Media, who has been imprisoned for two years to date, proposed to meet with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urgently, hoping to discuss ways to ensure Lai’s release. The British Prime Minister’s spokesperson confirmed on Jan. 10 that Lai’s legal team met with Anne-Marie…
Unemployed, Homeless Man Suffers Stroke After COVID-19 Vaccination, Risk Another Jab for Work
During the three-year pandemic, a 50-year-old laborer in Hong Kong lost his job, was evicted by his landlord, and suffered a stroke 16 days after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Being homeless, he had to risk getting a third shot to try to find a job. Known only as Cheung, he is currently taking temporary refuge…
Want to Lose Weight? Add a Bit of Exercise to Your Coffee
Coffee is the morning elixir of the masses. In addition to the benefits of feeling awake and refreshed, studies have discovered that for women, drinking coffee can assist with the reduction of body fat, is associated with increased fat burning in aerobic exercise, and improves exercise performance. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition…
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