The Qing-style chair appears as a large stool with separate railings attached above, differing from integrated construction of the traditional chair with arm and back posts continuous with the legs below. Many have no back inclination, but are rather Continue Reading

   With a history of over 2300 years, Tibetan medicine is a medical system featuring complete theoretical system, unique curing methods, and strong ethnic flavor. It is formed by virtue of long-term practice as well as continuous accumulation and perfection in this regard by the Tibetans. Having Continue Reading

   Deep-seated chairs were generally accompanied with an adjustable sloping backrest or a soft, cushioned mat for comfortable lounging; erotic paintings also demonstrate their compatibility for lovemaking. The folding lounge chair, which was traditionally called a ‘drunken lord’s chair’ (zuiwengyi), Continue Reading

   In Northwest China’sXinjiangUygur Automonous Region, one of the four long-life areas worldwide, the Uygur medicines are well known. As a special part of Chinese medicines born in jokuls (snow- or ice-covered snow mountains), deserts, prairies, and oases, Uygur medicine brings Continue Reading

   The folding chair was popularized during the Song dynasty, from which period both round-back and square-back examples are in evidence. Traditional Chinese terms include both jiaoyi (crossed [leg] chair) and zhedieyi (folding chair). The folding chair is constructed with Continue Reading

   The alcove bed is yet a larger piece of furniture that fits upon base with floor boards. An extension in front provides space for a small table, cabinet, and/or stool. The alcove bed is described in the Ming carpenters Continue Reading

   传统中医教育已经逐渐向高等教育、中职教育和研究生教育发展。传统中医高等教育已经得到了成比例的扩展，其专业化建设也得到了合理规范。在大学院校教育这一水平上，随着改革的进步，一些专业化科目，诸如传统中医基础、矫形术、创伤学、按摩、中药制剂等，在传统中医药理和针刺疗法的基础上，被添加进来。    Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. Although the first recorded history of Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back over 2000 years, it is believed that the origins（起源qǐyuán） of TCM go back more than Continue Reading

   The ‘official’s hat chair’ is divided into two categories: the yokeback armchair (with four protruding ends) and southern official’s armchair. Of these, the ‘yokeback’ chair or is perhaps foremost amongst the various traditional Ming-style chair forms, exhibiting dignity and Continue Reading

   3. Standing at the equator, you cannot see your shadow, because it is directly beneath your feet. In fact, no object can find its shadow.    On the day of Autumnal Equinox, three interesting phenomena occur: 1. The sun Continue Reading

   Drought or incessant rain during Autumn Equinox season can negatively affect the above activities. Rain, especially, makes the crops lay flat, rotten, musty or germ-infested, resulting in serious losses.    According to scientists, during the Autumn Equinox season, the Continue Reading