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...

The pro-metabolic “diet” has generated a lot of hype over the past couple of years, but can it be effective without necessarily accounting for the body’s energetics and bioindividual needs? Pro-metabolic, by definition, means optimizing...

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,...

Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause are considered deeply interconnected phases of a woman’s life course and natural reproductive cycle in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Instead of viewing these phases as points along a reproductive spectrum, we...

Our mission here at Root + Bones is to share ancient wisdom for modern wellness, which entails keeping our fingers on the pulse of the collective’s evolving challenges and needs. It never fails to imbue...

As we quickly approach the Late Summer season that corresponds to Earth in the Five Elements framework, it’s time to begin the deceleration process signifying the transition into the Yin phases of our yearly cycle....

This refreshing, Yin-nourishing, and seasonally inspired recipe is the most delightful summer tonic. The rich, earthy flavor notes of the delicious and distinct Pu’er tea are perfectly complemented by the sweet, slightly tart, and floral...

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...

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,...