Today we are going to share a few tips on boiling herbal soup, which is really easy. STEPS: 1) Prepare your choice of meat and/or ribs , it can be pork ribs, chicken, fish etc. Skip to step 3 if you are a vegetarian. 2) Blanch the meat and/or ribs 3) Rinse the herbs clean 4) Place all ingredients into a pot and add 1 litre of water 5) Boil in high heat for 10-20 minutes 6) Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours (3-4 hours for using Slow Cooker). 7) Add some salt for seasoning

很多妈妈准备坐月子，却不知道该不该买药膳炖补， 或者如何运用药膳坐月子。 这里让小编告诉大家。 首先，为什么要坐月子？ 在怀孕期间，妈妈负担着胎儿发育所需的营养，身体会发生一系列的变化。加上分娩时所经历的创伤，出血，耗损大量的体力，大概需要6-8周的时间才能恢复到孕前的状态。这段时间就是传统俗称的“坐月子”。而产后30天，就是重振体质的黄金期。 只要用对的方式坐月子，配合阶段性食补调理，是可以有效的帮助产妇恢复健康体质。 产后调理分4大阶段。 从平补，温补到滋补，配合身体的变化调整体质。 产后第一周以净化排毒为主。 目的是排除恶露， 调节子宫收缩和利水消肿。 简单来说，先帮体内大扫除吧！ 然后健脾胃。饮食可以清淡一点。 当脾胃功能好，后续进补才容易吸收。 产后第二周，修复期。 持续健脾养胃，益肾，壮筋骨。 可以喝杜仲汤补腰汤。至于八珍，十全等补气血的药膳，偏燥。如果恶露未清或体质燥热，喝了可能会有副作用。 产后第三周，滋补期。 身体经过修复，体质已慢慢改善，恶露也净，可以稍微进补。 这时可以吃麻油鸡啦！ 产后第四周，补血补气，增强体质。 重点以改

One of the most commonly asked questions about confinement is – can we consume plain water? Before we answer the question, let’s talk about pre- and post-natal process. Water Retention During pregnancy, your body produces more blood and fluids to nourish and protect both you and your baby. Raised hormone level cause your body to retain water, so it can do the work of carrying nutrients and oxygen to your baby. The extra fluids also prepare the joints and tissues in your pel

Some of you may have heard about traditional postpartum confinement concept, such as mommies are not allowed to shower for a month, stay indoor and don't catch "wind", don't drink plain water, eat strong herbal food, no vegetables and fruits etc. Sounds absurd, isn't it? But if you look at it in the context of ancient medical, it does make sense. In those days, people may have to fetch water from a well for bathing. For postpartum mothers, this task can be tedious especially