Tesso-en Garden in Gujo Hachiman. (Photo: Stephen Mansfield) In Japanese, “shinrinyoku” means forest bathing, is a word used to describe how people relax and refresh their spirits when immersed in nature in wild forests. Over time, this concept became more and more popular and gradually became the spiritual therapy of the people of Phu Tang. Forest bathing is spending time resting and relaxing in a wooded area and “bathing” under the trees. This term was first used by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1982, with the desire to promote a healthy lifestyle while developing and protecting the vast and beautiful natural environment. beauty of the country. Forest bathing in Japan is a new medical therapy that helps relieve stress and anxiety extremely effectively. Psychologists believe that human energy and strength will be optimized when in a state of stillness and balance. Those who have experienced forest bathing said that they feel all fatigue is dispelled when coming here. Especially in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, the mental recovery benefits brought by gardens to people are undisputed. Whether in person, online or through illustrated books, the inspiring presence of gardens can help overcome lingering stresses in life. On a higher level, rock gardens (often called meditation gardens) are ideal locations for meditation and mind purification. In Japan, the forests and gardens in the ancient capital of Kyoto are the most visited places. Visitors can find the garden in a quiet residential area like Shake-machi, near Kamigamo Shrine. The dense trees at the meditation gardens act as sound barriers, creating a peaceful environment for stillness or introspection. In addition, visitors can visit Hakusasonso – a sacred garden with a dome design, a tea ceremony house, some stone decorations and a Buddha statue. Or when coming to Toji-in garden, Myoshin-ji, tourists can admire the delicate aesthetic and special feeling of Kyoto. There is a Chinese proverb that says “Life begins the day you open a garden”. The flow of organic time in a Japanese garden is quite different from the flow of work or of time. The pace of life “decelerating” amid the Covid-19 pandemic is creating a new state of happiness, making people calmer and more relaxed. Exposure to Japanese gardens for forest bathing will make us feel restored and reborn. Phuong Thao (according to Nikkei Asia)

Considering the literal teaching of the Vu Dung Group, there is no factual basis. Because if salt can keep onions from “jumping out of the mortar” when pounding, there must be a chemical effect between the two. In other words, the onion and salt must be ground together for the chemical action to take place. But once the onions and salt are mixed together, why worry about the onions “jumping” out of the mortar? In fact, pounding onions is not so difficult that it requires salt – an additive that can cause people to change the purpose of onions. After directly experimenting, we found that: pounding onions without salt or not makes no difference. Conclusion: “experience: pounding onions, you have to add a few grains of salt, otherwise the onions will jump out of the mortar” of Vu Dung Group is completely unrealistic. Regarding the explanation of the “Vietnamese proverb dictionary”: “When salt is absent, onions will immediately become cold”, in fact, just re-expressed the folk saying, not explaining the literal meaning, but also the figurative meaning. incorrect. Some other explanations: When salting onions without adding salt, onions will float, so it is called “Land lemon like onions without salt”. However, in terms of chemistry, onions are always more buoyant in salt water than in cold water. And so, the truth is quite the opposite: with salt, the onion will “float” (floating)! Another opinion is that “lime and lemon are like onions without salt”, only someone “passionate”, salted onions but forgot to put salt. But pickled onions or sauerkraut, without adding salt, what’s the difference in the degree of “ambiguity”? So, “Lime flax is like onions without salt”, or “Without salt, lemongrass” is literally understood? We think that the literal meaning of the idiom is based on the importance of salt and onions. According to this, salt is much more important than onions. Every dish can be without spices, but not without salt. The question is when is “salted onion” and when is “unsalted onion”? Onions have salt when people prepare dishes where salt and onions are removed from the beginning and removed at the same time to marinate and cook. In these cases, salt is an indispensable ingredient, and onions are just one of many spices (such as ginger, garlic, chili, MSG, sugar, etc.). Therefore, when appearing at the same time as salt, onions are secondary, nothing outstanding, even if it is okay, it is okay not to have it. Marinating onions with salted fish sauce and cooking utensils does not need to be rushed or according to a strict process. However, when “onions are not salted”, things are different. So when is the “unsalted onion”? When people have to fry onions and grease to bring up the smell of fried things, before adding salted fish sauce, or frying onions to make seasoning, cake fillings… To ensure that onions are cooked and fragrant, the fat pan must be fragrant. clean, absolutely no salty salt. Unlike when “onions have salt”, this time onions are not only the most important but also go first, salted fish becomes the last “participant”. So how do folk think “unsalted onion” is like a “lime lemon” guy? Under the anthropomorphic view of folk, “unsalted onions” are like those who are sharp, clean, zealous, always in a hurry, and want to hurry up. The interesting thing is that the same thing, phenomenon, comes from the same literal meaning, but folk have created one version is a proverb, the other is an idiom: Ban is the proverb “Without salt, the onion is fine”: summarizing a regular fact that when the main factor is absent, the secondary one suddenly emerges. Just like when “no salt”, onions have the opportunity to play an important role, but “Vietnamese Proverbs Dictionary” by Nguyen Duc Duong has interpreted in the obvious sense: “When salt is absent, onions become flax. right”. This sentence is synonymous with the sentence “There are big elephants; there are no big cows and elephants”, or “There are big mountains, there are no high hills” (without the real big, the small suddenly takes its place). The beauty of the sentence “No salt, no salt, no onion” is that the folk personify the onion to describe the gesture, the innocent personality, like to show me here of the proud, “one-eyed man is the king of the blind country”. ! Ban is the idiom “Land and lime are like onions without salt”: simply simulating, comparing someone’s appearance, wiping gesture, hasty and hasty like “onions without salt”. This sentence is synonymous with the sentence “Smooth like a newcomer”: the newcomers are enthusiastic, wipe the chau, everything is quick, enthusiastic, know the job (Variable “Lau chau like a new resident” come, waddling like a child at full five”). Folk often rely on the observation of things and phenomena around daily life to set up proverbs. Therefore, the literal meaning always corresponds to the figurative meaning. In this case, the way that “unsalted onion” participates in the dish evokes the gesture of a “lean lemon” person, exactly as the “Vietnamese Dictionary” (Vietlex) has taught: “lean lemon • t. has a hasty, hasty posture, wants to appear quick, has a cool personality ~ Address: lau chau”.

1. Corn cob In the 1700s, Native Americans often used dried corncobs as ‘toilet paper’. This material is quite abundant, rich and soft, easy to absorb. Although the user may be a little sore, it is still considered safer and more comfortable than many other materials. 2. Snow For people living in cold areas, snow was a good candidate in a time when toilet paper wasn’t available. The only downside is probably the feeling of cold to the bone, but if you get used to it, no one will feel embarrassed because it is very clean. 3. Rocks It sounds unbelievable, but there were times when people used stones for cleaning. The advantage of this type of “toilet paper” is that it is easy to find, abundant. Just like the cob, although this is not the most comfortable material, it is at least very convenient when there is no other better material to replace it. 4. Wooden stick About 2000 years ago, people in ancient China used toilet sticks. This “toilet paper” is cut from bamboo and other woods, shaped like spoons. People call this tool salaka, cachou or chugi. The ends of the tools are covered with cloth to create a more comfortable feeling for the user. Even so, it still makes people shudder just thinking about it. 5. Broken ceramic shards Compared to the Chinese, the Greeks have even more creepy “toilet paper”. In ancient toilets, the Greeks used “pessoi” (small pieces of pottery) to clean after defecation. These ceramic pieces, usually 3-11 cm in diameter, are cut and angled from broken pottery. This material is so popular that the Greeks have an adage: “Three pieces are enough to wipe”. 6. Tersorium If the above materials are too hard and easily cause pain to the user, the Roman tersorium seems more comfortable. Tersorium is a cleaning device created by attaching sponges to a stick. Although there is no specific document on how to use it, many people think it is likely that tersorium is a toilet brush and not “toilet paper”. 7. Mussel shell People in the island and coastal areas often make use of natural resources as an alternative to “toilet paper”, despite the fact that they have many sharp edges. If there is no mussel shell, people will replace it with coconut shell. 8. Grass Grass and leaves are the softest method ever used by man in history. The advantage of this natural material is that it is easy to find, environmentally friendly and convenient. 9. Sand Different climatic conditions lead to different cleaning methods. In arid places, people are forced to use sand to replace toilet paper. This way is not very comfortable but is almost the only option for many people.

Illustration (Source: Internet). It’s been raining for over a week. The streets are empty, but in fact, no one is absent. Only a few shops and cars were parked on the sidewalk. New and old raincoats in colorful colors. Vehicles are clean and shiny with original paint colors. The street was clean, not a single stain of dirt from the construction works smeared everywhere. It took a long time to see the familiar asphalt color again. Hanoians for a few years have gotten used to the early mornings of cars spraying water to wash the streets wandering around the street. There is not a single street that does not have a truck carrying soil and sand passing through at night. But there has never been a dedicated vehicle to clean up the scattered sand. Still a few environmental workers wearing reflective yellow stripes early in the morning hunched their backs with dredged shovels. And the sprinkler truck lazily washed the blood-red water down the drain without ever being clean enough. The white shirt of people walking on the street early in the morning always turns into a flower shirt before arriving at work. The rain fell, and the storm was sullen. There were times when it erupted violently and then it was quiet and peaceful. Children going to summer school ride motorbikes behind their parents wearing double raincoats and fidgeting with their heads in adult helmets. A rare moment when children are so close to heaven and earth. Every day, she wears a mask and sunglasses, just like a parent on the street. In front of them, at the end of the way to school is an air-conditioned room with strict discipline like throughout the school year. The bigger the city, the less room there is for them. Looking at the children wandering on the streets at that time, it was not difficult to guess what education they received. Not sure it’s a disadvantage as people think? The night rain hurriedly plucked all the yellow leaves from the crown of the mother-of-pearl tree. Leaving the bright blue dawn on the streets. The pots of willow trees on the balcony on the street suddenly bloomed like fine salt sprinkled lightly on the cool green shirt. Peonies, late lilies, lilies and lilies intermingled with yellow daisies and pastel roses poured down the street. An unexpected unexpected flower season. The faces of people, the faces of flowers are radiant in the clear sky. It’s almost time to go to work in the morning, but people are still held back by the sidewalk flowers. Many of them stop to buy flowers to bring to the office. That’s the way Hanoi people play with flowers. Even though the market pragmatism has crept into every house and alley, flowers still have a very important place around them. No matter where. Many office rooms are now more regular than at home. Wanted to say something to the rain but didn’t know what to say. Had to borrow the lyrics of a talented musician in the long rain country, “I pray the rain pours down on the earth so that the seeds will grow soft …”.

However, for many people, waking up early in the morning is not easy, especially when it is still dark. But in fact, waking up early can be more beneficial than you might think. The biggest benefit of getting up early is that everything happens orderly, according to plan. Waking up early means that you don’t have to rush, are afraid of not being in time, or you can set aside some quiet time in the office. If you’re having trouble waking up early, here are some reasons why you need to reset your alarm and start waking up earlier. It will help change your life. Getting up early in the morning has many health benefits. Photo: Natureform. Physical benefits Maintain a healthier diet: According to the magazine Sleep Advisor, those who wake up early usually have time to eat breakfast. While late risers are always in a rush and grab something convenient (i.e. unhealthy), they may even skip meals altogether. The problem with skipping breakfast is that it leads to poor eating habits at the end of the day. If you are hungry because you skip meals, you tend to eat something unhealthy. Your skin looks healthy: After a good night’s sleep, our skin is in its best state in the morning. And if you’re the one who likes to wake up early, you can take advantage of the morning time to nourish your skin. Similar to breakfast, late risers tend to be less focused on healthy habits like drinking water and exercising. These habits help provide oxygen to the bloodstream and promote healthy skin. Early risers also have plenty of time to exfoliate, moisturize, and clear their skin. Have plenty of time to exercise: One of the most common reasons for not exercising every day is that they wake up late. When you exercise in the morning, your body feels refreshed and you will be more alert. Plus, you’ll find that morning exercise keeps you energetic all day long. Mental benefits Better focus: Starting the day early improves your concentration. In addition to that, waking up early means that before you go to work or school, you’ve had hours for your body to wake up quickly. Therefore, you will be more alert during work hours. Improve productivity: According to the India Times, Most successful people report waking up at 5 a.m., or even earlier. Early risers tend to be more productive for a variety of reasons, including: – More time to focus on important tasks. Their work is also less interrupted. The brain tends to be most alert in the morning. If you can focus without a break at the beginning of the day, you’ll get more done. You make decisions and think more clearly in the morning than in the afternoon and evening. Setting a goal of waking up early will help you get there. If you get into the habit of getting out of bed early, you’ll find yourself having more energy throughout the day. Waking up early gives you time to exercise. Photo: Fitandwell. Improve sleep quality: According to the Business Insider, creating a sleep routine will make it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally at the same time each day. This is very important to your internal biological clock. For example, if you go to bed late and wake up late on weekends, your body will find it harder to adjust. Many studies show that “night owls” (who stay up late) have a lower risk of sleep disturbances and sleep less than “deep birds” (early risers). Early risers tend to be more sleepy when it is a “normal” time to go to bed. But if you can sleep well every night, when you wake up, you will be mentally comfortable and refreshed. Enjoy quiet times: The world is quiet first thing in the morning. Not only will this be free of distractions, this will allow you to enjoy peace and peace. Best time to wake up The answer to this question will vary depending on who you ask. Many successful people will tell you 5am. However, medical experts agree that the best time to wake up is at sunrise. The important thing to keep in mind is consistency. Set a time when you intend to wake up and try to stick to that time every day. Having a routine every morning will help you stay focused and productive. When is the best time to drink coffee? Many people have a habit of drinking coffee right after waking up to stay awake. However, that is not the best time to enjoy this drink.