This past month has given us a glimpse of hope at a normal life in Beijing. Compounds are allowing delivery guys to enter again, restaurants are starting to see a regular flow of customers, and some students in Beijing are finally back in school. If there’s one thing that’s on everyone’s mind lately, it’s the matter of health: whether it’s COVID-19 related, seasonal allergies exasperated by Beijing’s dreaded catkins, or cultivating a healthier lifestyle in general.
In this Health issue of beijingkids we take a look at the difference between Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophies, both of which play an important role in health in China. Whether one is better than the other is for you to decide. But one thing that they can both agree on is that prevention is key. It’s important to start with a healthy foundation at an early age. One Beijing yoga-guru-mom shares her secrets to teaching yoga to her sons as she shares its physical and mental benefits with us.
For expecting parents, Dr. Vanessa Rosado shares a few key points to look for when seeking out the right pediatrician for your child, and take a few moments to smile and say “aww” as you meet some of Beijing’s newest bundles of joy. And health isn’t just about physical wellbeing, it’s about mental wellbeing too. Our student correspondent Sharanya Trivedi shares her thoughts on body image and the modern teenager.
Finally, we’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the healthcare workers who are still fighting COVID-19, and take a moment to remember those who have lost their lives so that we can be one day closer to a vaccine. Thank you for risking your lives to fight for ours.
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