The Five Elements framework is one of the foundational keys underpinning TCM cosmology, offering a comprehensive guide to the interplay of the essential elemental energies that shape our lives. Each element corresponds to a specific...

TCM’s Five Element Theory contains spiritual archetypes that each correspond to a primary organ and season, enriching our understanding of the mysterious forces that influence our lives, with Zhi as the governing force of Winter....

Most people are extremely familiar with the TCM advice to minimize cold and raw foods; however, the deeper wisdom of this concept pertains to the importance of promoting balance. A wider perspective on this advice...

As we progress through the Autumn season, associated with the Lung meridian in TCM, it’s important to cultivate internal balance to the cold, dry, and windy conditions present externally. Common ailments of this season –...

There are five spiritual archetypes in TCM that each correspond to a primary organ and element, offering deeper wisdom into the mysterious forces that characterize our existence, and the Po is the governing force of...

A spike in seasonal allergies during the fall season is a common reality for many, causing the body to become inflamed and the immune system to experience an overly defensive reaction to external irritants. An...

Supporting the body’s natural process of detoxification has been part and parcel of traditional medicine systems for centuries, though perhaps not in the intense ways we have become accustomed to approaching detox. Reflecting a deep...

  In an era of biohacking, quick fixes, and the never-ending search for that one miraculous solution to our woes, wellness trends like cold plunges, cryotherapy, and cold-pressed juice cleanses have become some of the...

Walking with Wind: Transitioning Gracefully into Autumn   As we continue our transition into the Yin-dominant part of the year, moving from the Late Summer to Autumn season, we become increasingly exposed to windy, mercurial...