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Thank God for the Completion and Good Ending

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  In the journey of life, each chapter presents its unique challenges, obstacles, and rewards. There are moments when we find ourselves overwhelmed, questioning whether we will ever reach the finish line. However, just like the narrative arcs of our favorite stories, there’s something deeply satisfying about a well-executed conclusion—one that feels both rewarding and fulfilling. Whether it's a personal goal, a professional project, or even a cherished movie or book, the feeling of completion is something we all strive for. It brings a sense of peace, knowing that despite the ups and downs, there was a purpose behind every step we took. And when the ending is good, it makes all the struggles worthwhile. The Importance of Completion In a world that moves at such a rapid pace, we often rush through tasks and events, focusing on the next big thing before we’ve even processed the current one. Yet, completing something gives us the chance to reflect. We can look back and appreciate the ...

Amid drug shortage, Chinese People Turn To Traditional Medicines To Treat Covid

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  Many people are using old-fashioned traditional medicines to treat the aches and pains of the virus as Covid-19 ravages China 's enormous population, sickening millions of people and contributing to a prescription scarcity. Since the beginning of the pandemic, President Xi Jinping has pushed traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and health officials have praised its "vital role" in battling the coronavirus. TCM has been practised for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of diseases. It includes a variety of therapies such as herbal medicines, massages, acupuncture, and diets. Few peer-reviewed studies support claims of its usefulness, according to critics, and it is useless in treating true illness. However, millions of Chinese people utilise it to treat symptoms, frequently in conjunction with western treatment. After contracting Covid, Beijing consultant Yu Lei, 38, developed a fever. To treat his condition, he brewed a herbal tea with ginger, peony roots, liquori...