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March 21st marks the first International Taijiquan Day, designated by UNESCO to recognise Taijiquan (Tai Chi) as an important cultural practice and part of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and as someone who practices it, this feels quietly meaningful to me. Tai Chi combines slow, flowing movements

I was talking to a friend recently — someone who has been living with gut issues for a long time. She told me how she tried to explain it to her family. She said simply, “I’m in pain.” And they wanted to understand. Is it stomach pain? Is it cramps? Is it soreness or discomfort? How bad is it

How cute are these gut microbes?! 😍 Was flipping through this book and finding the CUTEST version of my gut microbes ever 😂 Who knew the inside of our digestive system could look this friendly. This illustration makes the ‘world of microbes’ feel less scary and more… alive. And it’s true — our

Is it about ticking off places from a list 🗒, or is it about actually being there — breathing in the air, listening to the tiny sounds you only notice when you slow down, and letting a place leave a mark on you? Sometimes I catch myself so focused on getting the “perfect” photo that I forget to l

Gut health isn’t always a straight line — some days are calm, some are stormy, and that’s okay. 🌤️I'm learning, adjusting, and doing my best. 💪

Each time I walk into a hospital, I’m reminded— The things I worry about so much in daily life suddenly feel so small. Someone is lying in the ICU, hoping to wake up. Someone else will never open their eyes again. When life is overwhelming, think of those who would give anything just to

It started with a few itchy red spots on my thighs. I didn’t think much of it at first — maybe heat rash. But within days, it spread to my legs, arms, and full body. The itching was relentless. The hives came and went in waves, and each time I thought they were calming down, new ones appeared somew