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| Medicinal Cuisine |
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| Chinese medicinal cuisine is a long standing tradition. Early records show that it was in use as far back as the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220). Through continual improvement during succeeding dynasties. it has developed into a practical scien |
| Chinese Alcohol |
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| Many Chinese alcoholic drinks are quite distinctive from those of other countries and foreign visitors coming across them for the first time may a little wary of them. However. once they have tasted a sample or two. they may well acquire a |
| Alcohol as an Aspect of Chinese Culture |
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| The symbolic serving and drinking of wine on various occasions and in different places can convey many meanings. It can express either joy or sorrow. In China. there is a saying that `a thousand cups of wine is not too much when bosom frie |
| Chinese Alcohol : Classification |
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| Chinese liquor. which is one of the six world-famous varieties of spirits (the other five being brandy. whisky. rum. vodka. and gin). has a more complicated production method and can be made from various staples - broomcorn. corn. rice. an |
| Drinking Game (Jiuling) |
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| As an inseparable part of alcohol culture. the practice of giving a toast has been a ritual since ancient times. Entertainment of various kinds has been offered to people who are taking a drink in order to add to their enjoyment. Performan |
| traditional Chinese medicine. |
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| China was one of first countries to have a medical culture. In comparison with Western medicine. the Chinese method takes a far different approach. With a history of 5.000 years. it has formed a deep and immense knowledge of medical scienc |
| Chinese Massage |
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| Massage. in Chinese called `an mo` or `tui na`. it is another great contribution of the Chinese people made to the world medical field. It is a kind of outer physiotherapy and has been approved to be one of great practical use. As doctors |
| Herbal Medicine |
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| Genuine Chinese people have found thousands of plants and herbs associated with the treatment of ailments. so herbal medicine is really a large system. Doctors would analyze their nature or property such as `cold and hot` or `yin and yang` |
| Yin Yang Theory |
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| Yin and Yang : A Basic Introduction By Marc Ryan Chinese Medical theory. though scientific in its own right. is built on a foundation of ancient philosophical thought. Many of these ideas are based on observations of natural phenomena and |
| Chinese Acupuncture |
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| Acupuncture and massage have become more and more accepted within the medicine field of the world. What fascinates people is that fine needles and the gentle strength can make you healthy without taking lots of pills. Now these two. comple |
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