We didn't, and were quite amused to find out that the Shanghai Meteorological Bureau was actually giving out pointers on nose health. Apparently, they've been telling people to "rinse their nasal cavities between one and six times a day depending on weather and environmental conditions to prevent respiratory diseases" - advice that, based on everything we know about mucus' protective functions, sounds plenty terrible. Luckily, actual doctors have stepped in, arguing that "frequent wash or washing in a wrong way may damage the physiological function of the nasal cavity and may even cause other diseases." The Bureau has stepped down for now, withdrawing the products they'd recommended for nasal cleaning... but honestly, who was going to take health advice from a place that can barely do their actual job - accurately predicting weather - well? more ›

Traditional Chinese Medicine experts are suggesting that people sleep one extra hour each day during hot weather periods, according to Shanghai Daily. Generally, sleeping between midnight and 4am is best, since the organs need that time to rest, and an one hour nap at noon can decrease the incidence of cardiovascular diseases in seniors. Personally, we'd love to take that allotted one hour nap time (especially considering the temperatures these days)... unfortunately, noon's about the time that the endless construction around the city - and our building - starts. Do TCM practitioners have any tips for sleeping through drilling noises so loud they shake our apartments? more ›