“Listen to your body when it whispers. Don’t wait until it starts screaming.”

Im a nurse in the US. I was floored to find out that cold water ingestion promotes the growth of H Pylori. Bacteria. I havent drunk cold drinks since.  These Wellness habits have been encouraged for thousands of years for a reason. Thank you.

I feel like people aren’t necessarily ignoring what their body is saying, they just don’t know when their body is giving them a signal. With all the new things and distractions we have lately, people are becoming more and more disconnected from their body and can’t read it.

I can only drink warm drink. Goes down very easily and smoothly. Cold drink hits my brain, hurts going down, and sits like a stone in the stomach.
All my life I have had to listen to comments about how slow I eat. I am always the last one to leave the table. Love the way different foods change and feel after a long chew. Goes down gently.
Thank you for this video

Black American woman here: I have many chronic illnesses due to having been born prematurely, and learning about TCM in my teens has greatly improved my quality of life. Due to my size (58 inches tall) and having gastroparesis, I usually only eat one meal a day. I do drink lots of warm water and hot herbal teas. This was a great video.

My mum isn’t Chinese and a doctor who doesn’t know anything about the Chinese medical practices (she studied during Soviet times) but she always told me to avoid drinking cold drinks, especially with ice. In our household we grew up drinking only room temperature or warm drinks/water. She explained it with body temperature (especially stomach), as drinking cold liquid would stress our stomach.

I’ve been following the Ayurvedic way of eating for quite a few years, which also recommends drinking warm water in the morning and also before meals. I don’t snack and eat 3 meals a day only. I’m 57 and feel very fit and healthy. It’s so cheap too to eat meals based on legumes, nuts, lentils and vegetables along with fresh ginger, garlic, coconut milk, spices like cumin, turmeric and coriander. Takes a little more effort but pays off in the long run.

Drinking warm water and really listening to your body - rest when you need to. :)

In my case, I have high cholesterol, and since I didn't want to take pills, I consulted a Chinese doctor. He told me that my cholesterol problem was due to stress, especially stress caused by anger, and suggested I avoid spicy foods. He also recommended avoiding cold foods and drinks. In addition, he advised me to avoid gluten, dairy, and sugars to improve digestion and reduce dandruff. He also gave me acupuncture sessions to help me with the process.

Thank you for this video. I grew up with a mix of TCM (c/o my late mother), folk medicine (late nanny) and conventional medicine (I'm from a family of medical doctors). Since early childhood, my body leaned towards my mom's and/or nanny's practices and remedies.
I'm an elderly now but happy to say that my digestion is still amazingly well. I drink warm water as my first drink in the morning. I take my time to eat and enjoy whatever blessings I have on the table. Warm soup is always first on my meal. I eat only when I feel hungry. I don't force myself to sleep but I just wait for it to come; so I busy my mind with reading and watching inspiring/educational videos (like yours!).

Your method is very easy to understand and apply. Gratitude to your parents for bringing up a son like you 😃

when i worked for a TCM herbalist, i noticed TCM tends to be more about a preventative lifestyle rather than a pill to “solve” the problem. no need to solve a problem if the problem isn’t created.

I love the idea of drinking warm water. I do this especially in the morning. It really sets the day up! Also like the idea of listening to your body when it whispers. ❤

Eggs, celery, cucumber, Greek yogurt, tuna, and berries

I am a 70 years old westerner.  One thing that is often not discussed is adjusting one's diet as one ages.  At 70, I should not be eating the quantity or type of food I ate at age 30.  My metabolism has slowed and I am not as physically active.  This is a recipe for gaining weight.  Also, after one eats one should stay in an upright position and not lie down or recline.  This is terrible for digestion and will contribute to acid reflux.  I once read in the 1980s that drinking water while eating interferes with the rate and quality of digestion because the stomach acids are diluted.  This makes sense to me, but I am not sure it is true.

Dude you’re gonna get 10k subs by next month if you keep coming up with this value 🚀 as another young Malaysian, it’s always nice to hear a fresh, modern & practical perspective on TCM, like you’re repackaging the aunty and uncle advice into a digestible and understandable fashion. I hope you keep coming up with more long vids like these, especially more specifically on the foods for what seasons and what emotions. Thanks again 🫶🏻❤️

Focusing on how a certain food makes you feel is so important and now I practice it all the time. When I was a teenager I ate terribly. The food I ate tasted good, but I didn’t realize how awful it would make me feel until I reached my twenties. Now I eat more intuitively and listen to how my gut feels after eating rather than just eating what tastes good and it has improved my energy levels SO much. It also taught me not to eat whatever is at my parent’s house when I go home, and that I’m better off just buying my own food😭😭😭

I'm a 58 year old Australian.
Before the Internet & access to international information my dear mother was a Natural Therapist.
We were never allowed to drink cool/cold water or drink fluids with meals. Mum did explain why at the time & although I didn't understand it's been a lifelong habit of her four children.

Really great video. I love the vibes and the information included.

Your mom is always right! 😊 you’ve gained a subscribe from me.

So happy to find you!! I will pay attention to the warmth of my feet. Excited to watch your videos. Thank you for your generosity. Rochelle