The wellness space is constantly evolving with new supplements, data-driven devices, and strategies to improve your health and extend your longevity. While these advances are exciting, it’s interesting to see that time-tested traditions and wellness practices are often equally, if not more effective at transforming people’s health. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about practices from traditional Chinese medicine that can be used for healing, disease prevention, and overall well-being. Our guest today is the founder & CEO of Pique Life, Simon Cheng. Simon is well-versed in both Eastern and Western health. He’s joining us on this episode of The Model Health Show to share his inspirational story of reclaiming his health, which ultimately led him to start his company. In this interview, you’re going to learn about longevity secrets from ancient wisdom, the science of acupuncture and qi gong, and other effective healing modalities. We’re also going to discuss the science of tea, including matcha, rooibos, and puer-h. Simon has a wealth of knowledge on the health benefits of tea. So listen in and enjoy the show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

Which country has the highest life expectancy.

The importance of eating seasonally.

How community and socialization impact longevity rates.

The amount of tea to drink daily to reap the most health benefits.

Simon’s personal story of losing and regaining his health.

What the meridians of the body are in traditional Chinese medicine.

How acupuncture works.

What qi gong meditation is.

How the company Pique was brought to life.

What tea crystals are and how they work.

How the sensory components of tea can reveal their efficacy.

The benefits of l-theanine in matcha.

Interesting facts about Nandaka.

What the health benefits of rooibos are.

The meaning behind the name Pique.

Why it can be difficult to get people to focus on their health.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

TMHS 842: Nutrition Secrets From the #1 Place on Earth for Longevity - With Simon Cheng