A couple years ago I took an Aging In Place certification class. I didn’t know what to expect, but it was interesting to see the different professions of people taking the class that included contractors, designers, occupational therapists and medical suppliers. What is Aging In Place? Aging in Place about how to help older people …
It’s been a over six months since my last post. And we are still in lockdown. Not much has changed in the outside world. In my little world of this blog, why didn’t I post for so long? I wanted to update the site. And guess what? I got stuck. Technology is constantly changing and …
Sometimes I’m Terrified! The world is changing so much and so fast in the last few months. I’m kind of in disbelief when watching the news and seeing the riots in our small local towns. All I could imagine was that there must have been a lot of suppressed emotion building up. At times, not …
I hope everyone is staying home and is safe. As the news for the coronavirus changes daily, it’s hard just to keep up. I’m trying to keep my news consumption to a minimum and stay occupied by reading and writing. What are you up to? In the Greater Seattle area, they’re talking about making face …
Now is the season to go hiking and enjoy the outdoors. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed with many trails throughout the area that are easily accessible. Well, now science has proven that not only is hiking in the forest a beautiful experience, it’s also great for your health! Imagine yourself on a …
My girlfriend gave me a few packets of Japanese Gold Leaf Tea. The Japanese characters on the packet says, Jun Kin Cha, or Genuine Gold Tea. Yes, it claims to have real gold in the tea. So, I opened the packet just to check. In between the granules of plum and seaweed tea, there were …
Many of us worry about air pollution and how it can affect our overall health, but have you ever thought about the indoor air quality in your home? As an interior designer, I understand how people assume that interior design is all about aesthetics. It’s true that we want to make sure paint colors match …
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The Asian custom to remove shoes in the home seems to be gaining momentum throughout the world. Many of my non-Asian friends are taking off their shoes too. And why not! It just makes for a cleaner, healthier home environment. Plus, your carpets and floors stay cleaner for longer too. Less mess, less stress – right? …
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Wishing all my readers a very healthy, happy, and loving 2016! The New Year always brings time for reflection and time for hope. What did we accomplish last year? What change and growth will be experience this year? What did I do right? What did I do wrong? How can I improve? So many questions …
Green tea is regarded by many nutrition experts as one of the items on any top 10 list of super foods in terms of antioxidant quantity, health benefits or weight loss. In particular is the green tea powder called Matcha – which is made from stone ground natural green tea leaves grown in Japan. But …
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Happy 2015! New years is a great time to make changes in life. Why not start 2015 with the goal to improve your health for life! Dr. Shan-Tung Hsu, will be leading a One-Day Health Workshop: MindBodyChi Health Workshop – Ancient Eastern Wisdom of Self-Healing Date: January 24, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. – …
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Meditation has become a practice that is recommended by many practitioners including therapists, new age gurus, health specialists, religions, spiritual seekers and even doctors. So, what is meditation and why is everyone recommending it? Meditation is the practice to clear the mind. Just imagine a clear glass filled with water. You can see right through …
Japanese are known for their longevity. The average life expectancy for Japanese males is 82 while for females it’s 87 years old. I’m very fortunate that my parents have reached this average. In fact, my Dad has passed it by ten years! Living a long life is a gift. But, I think most of us will …
Feng shui is the study of how to live in accord with nature through understanding our environment and its inherent chi-energy. We search for places that strengthen and enrich our lives. Feng shui is a tool to help us design spaces that enhance our well-being. Dr. Hsu teaches us that Form School Feng Shui is always evolving with the times. Just as new …
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As a student of Master Hsu, I’ve come to appreciate Asian philosophy more and more. It has become part of my lifestyle. It affects how I think, live, and feel. In his teachings Dr. Hsu always tells me, “nature has all the answers.” Well, okay, I understood the words, but it didn’t really mean much. …
MindBodyChi Health Workshop – Ancient Eastern Wisdom of Self-Healing Date: April 19, 2014, Saturday Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location : Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street, Seattle, WA 98121 ($5.00 parking across the street) Cost $150 – register through me at jenny@asianlifestyledesign for a 10% discount! – lunch included This is a One-Day …
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