By Sonia Ahmed  ·  27 Jul 2020

Sikong Mountain, also known as Sikongyuan, is one of the most authentic religious sites in Chinese Buddhism. It’s a sacred place, and holy center for the believers of the Chan (Zen) sect of Buddhism, and its history dates back to 1500 years. Located on the southwest of Anhui, Sikong mountain trails were home to Erzu, …

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By Sonia Ahmed  ·  25 Jul 2020

Built in the late 15th century by Prince Ivan III (Ivan the Great), Red Square is Russia’s most famous tourist attraction. It’s the historical center of the country and came to be known as Krásnaya plóshchaď, meaning red or beautiful in the ancient Russian language.Over the centuries, Red Square began to serve as a massive …

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By Lisa Stone  ·  19 Jul 2020

A chiropractor is basically a health care professional that specializes in spinal health, although they address all other joint issues and alignments, as well. A great chiropractor is going to help ensure quick recovery for any injury, but especially if it’s martial arts related.Source: sciencepics, Standard License, via ShutterstockAn injury occurring during class, sparring, or …

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By Sonia Ahmed  ·  18 Jul 2020

New Zealand is known as the land of peace. It’s one of the safest countries in the world and a  tourist’s dream destination with its lush green landscape, beautiful coastlines, nature carved caves, fertile countryside, and the dazzling snowy mountains.  Did you know New Zealand is the only agricultural country in the world where sheep have …

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By Sonia Ahmed  ·  21 Jun 2020

Shwedagon Pagoda is a massive 99-meter high pagoda with a diamond-studded spire in the famous city of Yangon, Myanmar. The pagoda is said to be 2,500 years old. It enshrines sacred relics of Buddha and his previous incarnations, making it the most prestigious, pilgrimage site for the Buddhists.The city is also home to the famous …

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By Christina Major  ·  9 Jun 2020

Curing type 2 diabetes is a challenge. And before we get too far into this, I want to make a little distinction between the two types of diabetes that are out there.Source: Designua, Standard License, via ShutterstockType 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that usually sets in during childhood.People have no control over the onset …

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By Sonia Ahmed  ·  27 May 2020

Located in the heart of Amritsar, the Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib is the pilgrimage center, Ath Sath Tirath, for the Sikhs and a world-renowned tourist destination. Also known as Darbar Sahib, the Golden Temple was first constructed in 1577. The building was subsequently demolished and rebuilt several times afterward. The Golden temple’s reconstruction history …

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By Christina Major  ·  23 May 2020

When you go to the doctor and you just don’t feel right, the doctor is going to look for disease. Unfortunately, the doctor will rarely test for nutritional deficiencies and probably blame your ills on training. Problem is, many of the issues in today’s society stem from a lack of nutrients, not an actual disease.History …

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By Lewis Budden  ·  16 May 2020

From schoolyard fights to the Fretless Bass, how the Wing Chun Master, Trevor Ray, uses Jazz to further his practice. The following is an interview that Fighting Arts Health Lab conducted with Sifu Trevor Ray. The One & Only Sifu Master Trevor RayWhere are you based?I live in rural North Wales, United KingdomWhat Martial Arts do …

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By Christina Major  ·  2 May 2020

Dehydration in those that train extensively in martial artist and competitive fighters is rampant. Not only do fighters experience dehydration injuries regularly, but many also dehydrate themselves purposefully to meet weight class.This practice has resulted in lost fights, injury, and even death. In 2008, Daniel Cormier, captain of the US Olympic wrestling team, got cut …

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