TCM systematically traces various patterns of disharmony, which come together to form a comprehensive map of the body’s energetics. This framework supports root cause healing, accounts for a holistic view of our interdependent bodily functions,...

From the perspective of TCM, a woman’s transition out of her childbearing years is celebrated as the beginning of a very special era. As the term “Second Spring” suggests, menopause is akin to a renaissance,...

Following menstruation, women naturally cycle through a significant point of transformation as Yang energy begins to rebuild once again. While this recalibration process is extremely natural, most women will benefit from supporting the follicular phase...

Tending to the preservation and cultivation of our Jing, or “essence,” is crucial to human development, quality of life, and even longevity. As the most foundational of the Three Treasures conceptualized by the Taoist sages,...

The tonic herbs of TCM are classified according to a comprehensive and intricate system, but there are four main categories that guide our work: Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood. Blood tonics are “Blood-building,” which means...

Whether you’re hoping to conceive or simply want to support one of TCM’s “vital signs,” there are plenty of medicinal foods and herbs you can integrate to help enhance fertility. Seen as a sign of...

The season of winter is the peak of the Yin energetic essence, which can be understood as restorative, slow, inward-moving, fertile, and feminine. Of course, Yin is conceived of in relation to Yang, and a...