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Cutting back on sugar is sexy

September 11, 2016

My struggle to live sugar-free made me a no-fun frump. At least, until recently.  I’m starting to see young and sexy millennials waking up to sugar danger. To quote them: […]

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How Weight Watchers helped me knock off 8.8 lbs. in 2 months

February 27, 2016

Yes, I’m doing Weight Watchers. So far, it’s been two fascinating months. Slowly and steadily, I’ve been shedding both fat and bad habits. This is a freakin’ miracle. This is […]

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Why Chinese American women gain weight

February 21, 2016

Ugh, I have to lose 16 pounds. Doctors’ orders. Otherwise, diabetes and achy knees will ruin my future. But here’s my other problem: Chinese American women gain weight for specific […]

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4 reasons to avoid sugar

July 23, 2013

If you’re not interested in dealing with the issue of sugar addiction, the new August issue of National Geographic might change your mind. The cover story on the evils of […]

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Jeffrey C. Yuen’s Classical Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine

November 22, 2011

Lately, so many people have been asking me for holistic health solutions that it’s time to give you a proper introduction to my Chinese medicine go-to guy, Jeffrey C. Yuen. […]

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Bragg Liquid Aminos: must-have healthy kitchen ingredient

August 17, 2011

Bragg Liquid Aminos is such a horrible name for such a delicious product! But I promise you, Bragg is terrific on food. Since I like to keep my cooking preparations simple and […]

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Chinese medicine master Jeffrey C. Yuen’s essential health & beauty diet regimen

January 20, 2011

Now that the holiday party season is over, I am left with 10 extra pounds of blubber, an itchy scalp, a pasty-pimply complexion and bad breath. There’s only one way […]

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