http://www.chinalifeweb.com/ Keep up to date with chinalife health and beauty. en-us (c) Copyright 2008 by Chinalife Matthew Manning lookonour@website.com Matthew Manning lookonour@website.com Thu, 15 May 2008 17:34:52 +0100 Thu, 15 May 2008 17:34:52 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/rss/ RSS Feed by Matt Manning 60 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/images/cl-logo.gif http://www.chinalifeweb.com/ Chinalife news articles There is never a better time to quit smoking than NOW. While many might try nicorette chewing gum or nicotine patches, the healthiest and most effective way to quit is through Chinese Medicine. Tiny herbal seeds or metal studs are plastered onto certain points on the ears related to addiction. They are hardly visible and left in throughout the week, helping the patient cope with his smoking addiction and can greatly reduce the craving for cigarettes. Studies show that patients after treatment often report a dislike for the smell of tobacco and that the craving stops when they massage their ear points. ... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=64 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=64 CHINESE TEA WORKSHOP Sunday 15th June 2008 12pm -2pm At AcuMedic Centre, London. £10.00 with Don Mei Discover the fascinating world of teas. A two hour workshop led by tea expert, Don Mei, discussing Chinese tea culture and demonstrating the traditional Chinese Tea ceremony. He'll also be introducing the vast range of Chinalife teas and offering samples of his signature tea cocktails. CHINESE PHILOSOPHY & WISDOM Sunday 15th June 2008 3pm -5pm At AcuMedic, London £10.00 with Prof. Mei Yesterday’s wisdom for today’s living. An introduction to Chinese philosophy and wisdom, spanning from ancient China to modern times. The discussion will be led by East-West pioneer Prof. Mei. ... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=62 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=62 An exploration of China’s long history of tea-making, created by the China National tea Musuem, Hangzhou and brought to the UK by CHINA NOW in association with Chinalife. The history of tea and its production will be revealed as well as its impact on Chinese society, art and design. From Monday to Friday between 11am and 3pm visitors are invited to sample from a delicious range of quality teas, including rare, regional and therapeutic blends, and to learn about their health benefits from our Chinalife tea master, Don Mei. Monday to Saturdays 10am to 6pm, closed Sundays. Admittance to exhibition £2.50, Students £1.00 Under 18s and Asia House members free. EXCLUSIVE EVENTS Chinese Tea, Culture and Modern Lifestyles Thurs 12 June at Asia House by Prof Mei 6.45 – 7.45 pm It was the Chinese who first discovered the health benefits of tea, and they have been drinking it for more than 2,000 years. Today, tea plays a major role in Chinese medicine as well as being enjoyed fo... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=63 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=63 With days getting longer and the skies brighter, Spring is on the way. Try our range of refreshing spring teas, that are a perfect way to keep healthy and hydrated. DEW DROP JASMINE is a firm favourite with our Chinalife team. Used in our signature iced tea cocktail, it tastes great mixed with fresh mint leaves and elderflower cordial. Our floral blend of CHRYSANTHEMUM AND WHITE JASMINE is a wonderfully light and fragrant brew, perfect for sipping with friends in the garden. And if you’re looking for special gifts, our range of BLOSSOMING JASMINE FLOWERS are a great way to welcome the Spring. Simply drop a ball into hot water and watch the petals unfold before your eyes! ... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=65 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=65 There’s no better time than Spring to detox your body. With winter behind us, most of us are still carrying around the excess snacks, binge drinking and TV suppers from days indoors. Exercise and a healthy diet are all very well, but most of us need a little more help. We suggest you try the following regime for a month. Just making these simple changes to your daily routine will make a vast difference to how you look and feel. Take a DETOX TONIC vial once a day. This high grade herbal tonic is an effective combination of herbs used to flush the body and strengthen organs responsible for the removal of toxins. Chrysanthemum Flower is traditionally used to neutralize toxins in the body, brighten the eyes and clear any built up heat in the liver (the organ responsible for processing toxins). Chinese Yam is traditionally used to invigorate the function of the spleen, stomach, lungs and kidneys to remove excessive heat and dampness. Wolfberry Fruit is traditionally used to replenish th... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=60 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=60 Chinalife’s integrated anti ageing system is a unique skin care regime that uses traditional Chinese medical knowledge to create products and treatments to work together. A comprehensive anti ageing therapy that works from the inside and out. Specifically recommended for effective anti-ageing results are: The Golden Camellia Tonic– considered to be liquid health and beauty in a vial! Golden Camellia is traditionally used in China for decelerating the biological ageing process, by providing natural elements essential to maintain healthy cells and tissues. The magical properties of the herbs keep skin and tissues young and supple. The Pearl Radiance Beauty Cream - Finely crushed water pearls were once the exclusive skincare secrets of the Empresses and ladies of the Royal Courts of ancient China. They have been used for over 3,000 years as an expensive, but effective way of maintaining youthful, porcelain smooth and even toned skin. Using the highest grade fresh water pearls r... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=59 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=59 This powerful red mushroom was once hailed as “The elixir of immortality”, exclusively reserved for Chinese emperors and royalty. Now after 4000 years of use, scientific research finally proves the remarkable health and beauty properties of this medicinal mushroom. Red Reishi is primarily composed of complex carbohydrates called water-soluble polysaccharides, triterpeniods, proteins and amino acids. Researchers have identified that water-soluble polysaccharides have anti-tumour, immune modulating and blood pressure lowering effects- helping to treat a vast range of diseases, varying from common ailments like anxiety, high blood pressure, insomnia and asthma to more serious illnesses like hepatitis, bronchitis and cancer. Another major active ingredient found in Red Reishi are triterpenes, called ganoderic acids- that help alleviate common allergies by inhibiting histamine release, improve oxygen utilization and improve liver functions. Regular consumption of red Reishi can enhance... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=58 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=58 New Chinese lifestyle brand chinalife announces the launch of its unique integrated anti-ageing beauty range at Liberty’s of London this week. With trend spotters predicting a greater fascination with all things Chinese in 2008 - due to peak later in the year with the Beijing Olympics - chinalife co-founder, Don Mei, explains how with this interest comes a greater appreciation of the way the Chinese medical and lifestyle approach can impact positively within western society. “The chinalife integrated beauty range uses an ‘inside out’ approach. Our philosophy is all about how a mixture of internal and external products and treatments can work together to get the best results. Our integrated beauty range consists of a combination of teas, tonics and skincare to compliment, where possible, specific beauty treatments.” He adds: “Our new chinalife brand and philosophy is the perfect example of how contemporary China thrives within the UK. With 3000 odd years of Chinese medical... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=51 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=51 To celebrate the ‘China Design Now’ exhibition at the V&A, chinalife in association with China Now is offering a holiday for two to Beijing - one of the world’s most vibrant & historical cities during its landmark Olympic year. The prize includes flights to Beijing and one weeks luxury hotel accommodation. Simply click on the link below to be taken to the competition entry page. Experience the cultural, culinary and visual delights of Beijing!... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=48 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=48 March 15th sees Liberty unveil China Design Now, a showcase of modern Chinese design in collaboration with the V&A’s Spring exhibition. As part of the exhibition, the fourth floor will host a pop up modern Chinese tea house with a twist from Chinalife. The unique Mixology Tea Bar will provide a range of teas and tea cocktails for customers. Drinks of note will include the double dragon jasmine and almond latte - a fragrant blend of dragon pearl jasmine and snow dragon green tea, lightly infused with almond and fresh nutmeg and a revitalizing power brew of green tea with gouji berries and a mandarin twist – all bursting with antioxidants and vitamins. As well as sampling traditional teas and tea cocktails, Liberty customers can discover more about the Chinese ‘inside out’ approach to beauty and wellbeing from a modern perspective with Chinalife experts and therapists in-store providing demonstrations and samplers of different treatments such as cosmetic acupuncture and tuina m... http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=46 Chinalife lookonour@website.com Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.chinalifeweb.com/news/?nid=46