Tag: Cultural health practices

An estimated 600 million people worldwide regularly chew paan or betel quid, making it the fourth most common psychoactive substance globally. While deeply rooted in cultural tradition, this widespread practice raises serious questions about its true impact on human health.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), drinking hot water is crucial for maintaining a healthy balance of yin (cold) and yang (hot) energy in the body. This philosophy is a key reason why do Chinese drink hot water, a practice that has been reinforced by historical sanitation efforts and modern health perspectives.