As a hyper-holistic tradition, Chinese medicine conceives of the mind, body, and spirit as inextricably linked, essentially teaching that every layer of our multifaceted beings is comprised of different manifestations of Qi (vital energy). Qi...

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the evaluation of the color, consistency, and flow of menstrual blood is considered a diagnostic tool that provides extremely valuable insights about a woman's overall health. While particularly telling of the...

TCM’s intricate Five Elements framework also includes five spirits that help form the constellation of correspondences for each element, season, organ system, and emotion. As we enter into the fifth season of Late Summer, we...

The herbal pairing of Reishi and Pearl has long been considered a “Dui Yao” of profound potency—a TCM term referring to the practice of combining two herbs synergistically in order to significantly enhance their therapeutic...

The multifaceted nature of herbs is the perfect reflection of our own biology, and their interactions highlight how each plant or mushroom can uniquely act on various parts of our interconnected bodily systems—for the benefit...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a leading cause of infertility in women and the most common endocrine pathology in reproductive-aged females worldwide, but often evades proper diagnosis and treatment. Indeed, the World Health Organization estimates that...

Meet the most functional mocktail of the season, featuring a blend of complementary ingredients to help you feel juicy, hydrated, balanced, and glowing! This antioxidant-rich recipe is seasonally harmonizing, offering potent and opportune benefits that...

The role of the elements in TCM is quite central, illuminating the interactions and energetics within the body itself, as well as between our bodies and the wider natural world of which we are a...

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