Acupuncture is an ancient therapeutic practice, and its ability to withstand the test of time—thousands of years—in and of itself speaks to its benefits. However, in the context of modern medicine, research more widely legitimizing...

Late Summer is a liminal fifth season in TCM, when we start transitioning from the Yang to Yin phases of our yearly cycle and are invited to undergo a clarifying process of integration. Corresponding to...

The concept of boundaries is one that’s deeply embedded in TCM, traversing the energetic to physiological levels so as to cultivate personal integrity that greatly supports our overall health. Boundaries represent a potent framework through...

The belief that nature is inherently intelligent shines through all of TCM, which teaches us to align ourselves with that intelligence in order to experience truly vibrant health. One of the simplest ways to attune...

The Summer Solstice can be understood as a cosmic tipping point in the balance of the world, holding deep seasonal, spiritual, and physiological significance within traditional Chinese culture. Known as Xiàzhì (夏至) in the traditional...

In TCM, a healthy stress response reflects a strong and resilient constitution that is able to withstand challenges, continuously maintaining or returning to homeostasis. Our stress response is like an innate regulatory mechanism, designed to...

People love to debate the virtues—or dangers—of coffee consumption, and probably will continue to do so well into the future. Like many other hot topics, there appears to be greater and greater understanding that we’re...

It feels like it’s been a lifetime of imagining, researching, experimenting, testing, and refining our new line of skincare–and in a way, it has. Having dealt with so many skin issues throughout my life, and...

Marked by days 21-28 of the menstrual cycle, the luteal phase is characterized by major hormonal fluctuations, infamously associated with the symptoms of PMS. Indeed, for many women, this phase can present with emotional instability,...