(Today is “double ten”, Taiwan is celebrating)
We’ve all heard it before—after 30, everything changes. Your metabolism slows down, those extra pounds stick around longer, and suddenly your skin doesn’t bounce back like it used to. But here’s what nobody tells you: these aren’t separate problems. They’re all connected.
Why Your Body Feels “Stuck”
Think of your body like a river. When you’re younger, everything flows effortlessly—nutrients move freely, waste gets flushed out, energy circulates. But as we age, that flow naturally slows down. And when it slows, things start to accumulate.
Ancient Chinese medicine recognized this thousands of years ago. The Yellow Emperor’s Classic noted that 28 is our biological peak. After that? Our bodies need a little more help maintaining that flow.
What Happens When Things Get Blocked
You might notice:
- Your face losing its glow, maybe some dark spots appearing
- Stubborn weight settling around your midsection
- Monthly cycles becoming more uncomfortable
- Energy levels that just aren’t what they used to be
The good news? There’s a simple, food-based approach that addresses the root cause.
Youth Restoration Soup: A Four-Ingredient Solution
I came across this formula from a Taiwanese herbalist, a Traditional Taiwanese Chinese Medicine Formula, and I had to share it. It’s beautifully simple—just four ingredients that are easy to find and work together to clear, cleanse, and nourish.
What you’ll need:
- 8g red beans
- 10g dried wood ear mushrooms (soaked until soft)
- 8g red dates
- 5g goji berries
How to make it:
Throw everything into a blender with enough water to cover, and blend until smooth. If you prefer a warm soup, simmer all ingredients in a pot for 30 minutes instead.
The result is naturally sweet and surprisingly delicious—no sugar needed (though a touch of brown sugar is lovely if you prefer).
Why These Ingredients Work
Wood ear mushrooms aren’t just any fungus. They literally grow from decay, transforming old wood into something vital and new. That same transformative quality helps your body process and eliminate accumulated waste—even the stubborn stuff hiding deep in your system.
Red beans have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to reduce water retention and clear out metabolic waste. They help your body flush out what it no longer needs.
Red dates and goji berries complete the picture. While the first two ingredients clear, these nourish and build new, healthy blood. The warmth of the dates also balances the cooling nature of the mushrooms.
My Experience
I’ve been making this once or twice a week for the past month. The changes are subtle but real—my skin looks clearer, I feel lighter (both physically and mentally), and I’ve noticed I have more consistent energy throughout the day.
The best part? It doesn’t feel like a chore. It actually tastes good, and knowing I’m doing something genuinely beneficial for my body makes it feel like self-care rather than another wellness obligation.
Give It a Try
If you’re feeling sluggish, stuck, or like your body just needs a reset, this might be worth exploring. Start with once a week and see how you feel. Sometimes the simplest solutions, rooted in centuries of wisdom, are exactly what we need.
Have you tried any traditional remedies that surprised you? I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments below.
