I’m happy to report that after about a year’s hiatus, the Beijing Healthcare Forum has been resurrected by a dedicated group of expats and now has their next forum this …
Food Safety Scandals: My Top Tips For Surviving in China
I’ve lived in Beijing almost five years now and often write about food safety issues in China — but the recent deluge of new scandals seems to be setting a …
Afternoon Fatigue: Here's How To Fight It
By midday, I feel completely beat. I’m 37 and work as an English teacher in Beijing. I’m fine on mornings but by about 2 pm I just want to go …
H1N1, Expat Clinics, Unsafe Water Jugs: This Week's Top Ten Weibo Posts
Here are this week’s top ten postings on my Weibo microblog. Don’t know about Weibo? Please read my how-to guide for using Weibo. 1 H1N1 Flu treatment and Chinese herbs: …
Chinese and Expat Hospitals: What's Different? Watch My CCTV Interview
How many of my readers have experienced both a local Chinese hospital and an international, “expat” hospital? The differences can be quite striking, and last week I had the honor …
Toxic Snails, and a Medical Dispute Board; Listen to This Week's Podcast
This week on my CRI Radio Beijing Hour podcast, host Paul James and I take another 5-minute dive into the health headlines. This week I talk about yet another food …
Dirty Water, and a "Nasal Cleaning" Weather Index: Listen to This Week's Podcast
As I mentioned last week, I am now a weekly contributor on EZFM’s Beijing Hour, which is broadcast on 91.5FM from 7-8am every weekday by host Paul James. Paul and his excellent …
Insomnia: How Can You Avoid It?
Since arriving in Beijing I’ve suffered terrible insomnia. I’ve had problems before, but never like this. I’m 55. What can I do to guarantee a good night’s sleep? Insomnia is …
Here's My Supercharged Blogging … on Weibo
Some long-term MHBJ readers may have noticed that my blogging output is slowing a bit; one major reason is that I have a new toy: Weibo. I’ve mentioned Weibo a …
Welcome To Beijing! Here's What You Need To Know To Stay Healthy
It’s middle August again — and hundreds of new expat families have been arriving to Beijing these last couple weeks. Most expats who are new to Beijing, no matter which …
Barbecue And Cancer: Here's How To Decrease Your Risk
Summer is in full swing, and many of us are enjoying one of life’s favorite past times — eating barbecued foods. Who can’t resist ears of corn, or a burger …
Hot Health Headlines: Listen To My EZFM Podcasts
Don’t you wish there were a weekly health show for expats, on TV or on radio, that intelligently discussed serious issues about public health and personal wellness in China? I certainly do…
