Have you ever wondered why Chinese grandmas or your acupuncturist always rant about not drinking cold water, especially to women during their menstrual periods? The cold can penetrate in the deeper layers of your body, namely your uterus, and cause a "cold womb". It is a quite common phenomenon in the USA, where most people tend to indulge in iced beverages, raw foods like salads and sushi, and stay in air-conditioned rooms for long hours. These lifestyle habits may eventuall