Supporting Ovulation with TCM September 18, 2024Alyssa Melody Ovulation is a crucial aspect of women’s reproductive health, marking the phase of the menstrual cycle when energy rises, estrogen surges, libido is amplified, and fertility is heightened. According to...
A TCM Perspective on Bipolar Disorder September 04, 2024Alyssa Melody As a hyper-holistic tradition, Chinese medicine conceives of the mind, body, and spirit as inextricably linked, essentially teaching that every layer of our multifaceted beings is comprised of different manifestations...
Seeing Red: Menstrual Blood as a Diagnostic Tool August 28, 2024Alyssa Melody In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the evaluation of the color, consistency, and flow of menstrual blood is considered a diagnostic tool that provides extremely valuable insights about a woman's overall health....
Yi, the Spirit of Late Summer August 23, 2024Alyssa Melody TCM’s intricate Five Elements framework also includes five spirits that help form the constellation of correspondences for each element, season, organ system, and emotion. As we enter into the fifth...
Reishi + Pearl Chocolate Gummies for Kids (and Adults) August 23, 2024Alyssa Melody The herbal pairing of Reishi and Pearl has long been considered a “Dui Yao” of profound potency—a TCM term referring to the practice of combining two herbs synergistically in order...
Polysaccharides: Parts Medicine August 15, 2024Alyssa Melody The multifaceted nature of herbs is the perfect reflection of our own biology, and their interactions highlight how each plant or mushroom can uniquely act on various parts of our...
Chinese Medicine Insights on PCOS August 12, 2024Alyssa Melody Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a leading cause of infertility in women and the most common endocrine pathology in reproductive-aged females worldwide, but often evades proper diagnosis and treatment. Indeed, the...
Elixir Recipe: Citrus, Tremella, and Osmanthus August 12, 2024VISIONS FROM NEPTUNE Meet the most functional mocktail of the season, featuring a blend of complementary ingredients to help you feel juicy, hydrated, balanced, and glowing! This antioxidant-rich recipe is seasonally harmonizing, offering...
Elemental Wisdom from TCM August 05, 2024Alyssa Melody The role of the elements in TCM is quite central, illuminating the interactions and energetics within the body itself, as well as between our bodies and the wider natural world...
R+B interview -Ivy Lee- Luminae Wellness July 29, 2024Alyssa Melody Ivy Lee, the brilliantly inspiring woman behind Luminae Wellness, is an acupuncturist, herbalist, energy healer, and mother. With a profound gift for creating educational opportunities and holding space, she specializes...
Terpenes in Functional Mushrooms July 24, 2024Alyssa Melody Civilizations across the world have ancient connections to mushrooms as food, medicine, and spiritual allies, with emergent research continuing to uncover and confirm their specific benefits. “Fungi have gained significant...
Honoring the Energy of Fire this Season July 10, 2024Alyssa Melody Fire is undoubtedly essential to our existence in many ways, including for warmth, cooking, and even habitat regeneration. However, when imbalanced or improperly tended, Fire can be quite a destructive...