Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Beijing 101

I am sure many of you have heard of Beijing 101.

Do you also know that they are the pioneers in integrating the philosophy of traditional chinese medicine into their hair care?

Having been a recipient of multiple international awards worldwide, they are supported by a team of qualified hair consultants and TCM practitioners and has experienced 40 years of success of treating hair problems.

Their outlets are providing these effective hair solution services in 60 countries worldwide.

Here's why they are so effective in treating hair problems:
1) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Premium grade Chinese herbs and extracts which are natural and effective are used.
As Chinese herbal medicine has no side effects with long term use, you can be ensured that it is safe.
2) Customized Treatment
I like the idea that the hair solutions provided are customized and tailored to each individual's needs. It adds a personal touch.
 It has products catered to both genders, both male and female customers.
You name it, they can solve it. Be it oily scalp, dandruff or even hair loss. Talk about versatility.
Next, as a treat for reading my blog, I am going to share with you recipes that are good for caring foyour hair. Do read on..

Lotus Lily Herbal Soup
Ingredients
Lotus seeds                           10g
Fresh lily flower                  20g
Chinese yam (山药)               15g
Sea salt                                  2g
Water                                     700ml

Preparation
·         After soaking the lotus seeds and Shan Yao in water for 1 hour, remove the lotus seeds and prepare for use.
·         Wash the lily flower and prepare for use.
·         Put the lotus seeds, Chinese yam (山药) and water into pot and bring to boil. After boiling, cook over low heat for 1 hour.
·         After which, add in lily flower and salt and cook for 5 minutes. Ready to serve after that.
Functions
·         Nourishes the heart, improves “qi” and benefits the blood.
·         Calms the spirit and mind.
·         Aids in achieving healthier hair.

Black Beans Jujube Soup
Ingredients
Black beans          50g
Dried Longan        15g
Dried jujube         50g
Water                     700ml

Preparation
·         Soak black beans in water overnight.
·         After washing the black beans, dried Longan and dried jujube, put all the ingredients together with water into the pot and bring to boil.
·         After which, cook over low heat until soup remains half full (about 1 hour).

Functions
·         Improves the spleen and “kidneys”, nourishes the heart, “qi” and “ying blood”.  
·         Suitable for palpitations deficiency and cold sweat; improves “kidney”, spleen, backache, swollen foot and premature graying embolism conditions.

Hair Darkening Porridge
Ingredients
Black rice                              50g
Black beans                          25g
Jujube                                    10pcs
Black sesame powder         15g
Brown sugar                         15g
Water                                     700ml

Preparation
·         Soak black rice and black beans separately overnight.
·         After washing the black rice, black beans and jujube, put them all together with 700ml water into pot and bring to boil. After which, cook over low heat for 1 hour.
·         Add in black sesame powder and cook for another 10 minutes.
·         Add in brown sugar and ready to serve. 

Functions
·         Benefits the “liver” and “kidney” and darkens the hair. Suitable for deficiency of “liver” and “kidney” which lead to premature white hair, hair loss, etc. conditions.

Shou Wu Millet Porridge with Egg
Ingredients
He Shou Wu                          30g
Egg                                          1pc
Millet                                     50g
Sugar                                      20g
Water                                     2000ml

Preparation
·         Put He Shou Wu and water in a pot and cook over low heat till contents turn half full. Extract soup contents from residue and put aside for later use.
·         After washing the millets, add in He Shou Wu soup and bring to boil under high heat.
·         Add in egg and bring to low heat. Leave to shimmer into porridge. (About half an hour)
·         Once porridge is formed, add in sugar and ready to serve.

Functions
·         Nourishes the blood and benefits “qi”. Provides hydration for beautiful skin.  Maintains dark hair. Suitable for overall body health, beautify dark hair, and for everybody’s consumption from the young to elderly, male and female.