Health and Beauty

Tae Kwon Do over Yoga

I was recently asked about the ideology and benefits of Taekwondo, and I thought sharing this information could be beneficial to others as well. Here’s a detailed explanation: The philosophy behind Taekwondo shapes our values and becomes embedded in our culture. Just as monarchies upheld…

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Forgotten Old Science

Approximately 300,000 years ago, modern humans took their first steps in Africa, evolving as hunter-gatherers. It’s a fascinating journey that has led us to where we are today. However, the concept of medicines, as we understand them through the lens of science, only truly emerged…

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Old Fashion Soap Making

Granny’s Lye Soap The basic function of lye soap at any 1880s homestead was to clean — yourself, your clothes or anything else that needed a good wash. This popular home remedy is rumored to cure insect bites and poison ivy as well as remove…

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Prof. Jong Chul Park’s Worldwide Herbal Collection

Interesting! Professor Jong Chul Park traveled the world to collect herbs. While visiting Korea, I plan to meet him and learn from his experiences. 열대 약제 ‘침향, 용뇌, 후추, 소목’과 약재 사용법이 적힌 책자 전시 순천대 박종철 명예교수 소장품이 군산근대역사박물관에서 전시되고 있다. 순천대 제공 *재판매…

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Are Herbs Good for Hair Growth?

There are a few challenges when we discuss herbs. It’s creditability and utilization. So, let us get these two challenges resolved first and talk about herbs.  Question 1: Do herbs work? Yes, it does and you have been using it already. For example, bark from…

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What We Eat and Drink Matters

Until I became a teenager, I grew up in Korea. My father wanted to practice medicine near his hometown where there are lack of medical doctors. Instead of working at a hospital, he choose the public clinic where they pay one tense of salary. His…

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As an Asian-American

Exploring Cultural Numerical Significance: Unveiling the Beauty of Diversity In Western culture, the number seven holds great significance, from the colors of the rainbow to the days of the week and even the musical notes. Interestingly, Asian culture assigns similar importance, but to the number…

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