Nutritional Presence: Eating with the Seasons - Root + Bones

Nutritional Presence: Eating with the Seasons

The belief that nature is inherently intelligent shines through all of TCM, which prioritizes teaching us to align ourselves with that intelligence in the pursuit of truly vibrant health. One of the arguably simplest ways...
Fall Recipe: Stewed Pears for Lung Support - Root + Bones

Fall Recipe: Stewed Pears for Lung Support

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 –...
Understanding the Po, Spirit of Autumn - Root + Bones

Understanding the Po, Spirit of Autumn

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...
Tonic Herbalism for Fall Allergies - Root + Bones

Tonic Herbalism for Fall Allergies

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...
TCM Wisdom for Autumnal Detox - Root + Bones

TCM Wisdom for Autumnal Detox

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...
The Wind Gate: Safe Passage for Autumn - Root + Bones

The Wind Gate: Safe Passage for Autumn

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...