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文章一：A Traditional Natural Dye：Black Soybean Hair Dye
Black soybeans contain natural pigments and antioxidants. When combined with vinegar, they form a mildly acidic dye that binds to hair strands without harsh chemicals.
Ingredients: 250 grams black soybeans 750 milliliters rice vinegar
Instructions:
Wash and air-dry
the black soybeans, then soak them in rice vinegar overnight.Bring the
mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes to 1
hour, until the beans are fully tender.Strain the mixture to extract
the juice, then continue simmering until it thickens to a viscous
consistency.Apply the black soybean dye to your hair, massaging for 10
to 15 minutes. You can also use a clean toothbrush or comb to dip into
the dye and comb through your hair repeatedly for 10 to 15 minutes.Let
the dye sit for 30 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
Alternatively, apply the dye, cover your hair with a shower cap, and
leave it on overnight before rinsing the next morning.
Use 1 to 2 times a week. Any leftover black soybean dye can be stored in the freezer for future use. Reheat before each use and apply while the formula is still warm.
Color result: This method offers a richer, long-lasting black hue and provides additional nourishment to the scalp.
1. 根據本文，何者敘述錯誤？
（1）黑豆是天然的染髮劑。
（2）用不完的黑豆染劑必須丟棄，避免變質。
（3）黑豆染劑不僅上色持久，還能滋養頭皮。
（4）黑豆染髮劑可以敷在頭髮上一整晚，待隔天早上再沖洗乾淨。
2. 根據本文，用不完的黑豆染髮劑該如何處理？
3. 讀完本文後，您會想試用天然的黑豆染髮劑嗎？理由是？
解答：
1.（2）
2. Any leftover black soybean dye can be stored in the freezer for future use.
（剩餘的黑豆染劑可以存放在冰箱中，以備將來使用。）
（文章來源：英文大紀元時報）◇
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Healthy Kidneys Begin with Daily Habits1. Protect Your Feet。（123RF）
文章二：Healthy Kidneys Begin with Daily Habits1. Protect Your Feet
1. Protect Your Feet
The soles of the feet have the Kidney meridian's starting point in TCM. One key point, Bubbling Spring (湧泉穴) acupoint, is located in the depression on the front third of the sole. Regularly soaking your feet and massaging Bubbling Spring acupoint (50 to 100 times, or up to 200 if time allows) can help strengthen kidney meridian function, boost kidney energy, support detoxification, and improve sleep.
2. Maintain Regular Bowel Movements
Constipation allows toxins in the intestines to be absorbed into the bloodstream, harming the kidneys, which receive the second-highest blood flow after the heart. Prevent constipation by massaging the abdomen and eating high-fiber foods.
3. Stay Hydrated With Water
Insufficient water intake prevents effective toxin filtration by the kidneys, increasing their burden. Busy office workers often drink too little. Drinking 6 to 8 cups of water per day is recommended.
4. Avoid Holding in Urine
Habitually holding urine can cause urine reflux, exposing the kidneys to harmful toxins.
5. Eat Kidney-Friendly Foods
Avoid foods containing heavy metals. Eat walnuts to support the kidney meridian and reduce urinary albumin excretion, and leeks to protect kidney health. TCM also recommends black-colored foods—like black sesame seeds, black fungus, black rice, and black beans—as they benefit the kidneys.
6. Get Quality Sleep
Good sleep supports nervous system repair, aids kidney detoxification, and maintains hormone secretion. In contrast, staying up late can damage kidney function.
7. Maintain a Healthy Sex Life
Avoid unclean or unsafe sexual practices, and be cautious of excessive sexual activity, which may deplete kidney essence (jing).
8. Be Cautious With Medications
Certain antibiotics, painkillers, or specific Chinese herbs may be nephrotoxic and should be avoided. Always use medications under the guidance of a professional physician, and refrain from self-prescribing or preparing herbal soups.
1. 根據本文，下列何者有誤？
（1）吃黑色的食物有益腎臟健康
（2）憋尿恐傷腎
（3）充分攝取水份有益腎臟過濾毒素
（4）湧泉穴位在腳背上前1/3凹陷處。
2. 根據本文，便秘為何會導致傷害腎臟？
3. 本文提到的養腎八招，您平日做到幾項？有沒有出乎您意料之外的資訊？
解答：
1. （4）
2. Constipation allows toxins in the intestines to be absorbed into the bloodstream, harming the kidneys.
（便祕會導致腸道中的毒素被血液吸收，進而損害腎臟。）
（文章來源：英文大紀元時報）◇
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