San Jiao or “Triple Burner” is a Yang organ that’s exclusive to TCM; with no Western counterpart, it is quite elusive to popular understanding. Considered an extraordinary organ—a category characterized by more abstract function and...

“You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves.” This excerpt from “Wild Geese,” a poem by Mary Oliver, feels like the perfect welcome into the spirit of Autumn,...

A central feature of TCM cosmology is The Five Elements framework, which expands upon the cyclical interplay of Yin and Yang. Each element – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water – represents a specific season,...

The Yang energy that rises in summer is intimately connected to healthy libido, which is indicative of overall wellness and vitality in TCM. Whether you need some support in stoking that fire or simply want...

DIY Electrolyte Elixir with Pine PollenElectrolytes have been getting a ton of well-deserved attention recently, beckoning us to move away from associations of neon-colored sports drinks or childhood flu memories and reimagine just how beneficial...

You may be aware that infertility is increasing steadily, but do you know the extent of our modern reproductive crisis? Affecting men and women alike, some scientists, like Shanna Swan, warn that humans are rapidly...

Ingredients: double shot espresso or strong brewed coffee 1/2 cup milk of choice 1 tsp cacao powder 1/2 teaspoon each pine pollen and chaga maple syrup to taste In a cup pour your coffee or...

Ingredients: 1 tsp good quality matcha 1/2 tsp pearl powder and pine pollen 1/2 tsp rose powder 1/2 cup milk of choice 1/2 cup water  honey to taste In a mug add matcha, pine pollen, honey...

One of my favorite things to do in Spring is collect stinging nettles. Nettles are an amazing herb that stimulates the lymph system to boost immunity, reduces inflammation, lessens allergic rhinitis, decrease histamine reactions, contains...