Schizandra for the Transition to Spring February 27, 2023Alyssa Melody Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a framework to understand our place in the web of life, drawing connections between Earth and the body’s life force that can be seen as a...
The Best Male Tonics in the Era of Infertility February 20, 2023Alyssa Melody 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,...
The Way of Yin: Interview with Kris González February 13, 2023Alyssa Melody Kris González is a Licensed Acupuncturist, herbalist, 養生 yǎng shēng (Nourishing Life Tradition) enthusiast, teacher, and founder of The Way of Yin – a profoundly inspiring educational hub that invites...
Performance Recovery Golden Milk Tonic February 08, 2023Alyssa Melody Physical exertion is a normal and healthy part of life, whether it’s work-related or recreational, but it can feel like the costs outweigh the benefits when we are left with...
Seasonal Correspondences to the Menstrual Cycle January 30, 2023Alyssa Melody Our hormones are primary determinants of everything from energy levels and emotional regulation to fertility and our general sense of wellbeing. While men have a 24-hour hormonal cycle ruled primarily...
Black Sesame Latte to Nourish Yin January 24, 2023Alyssa Melody 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...
Interview with Acupuncturist Courtney Rose January 17, 2023Alyssa Melody Courtney Rose is based in Huntington Beach, California and has built a practice founded upon channeling the body’s innate wisdom to cultivate deep healing. With a philosophy that prioritizes working...
TCM perspective on Autoimmunity & Medicinal Mushrooms January 09, 2023Alyssa Melody Autoimmune conditions have been steadily rising in the modern era, beckoning us as a collective to deepen our understandings of the body and explore both novel and ancient approaches to...
Nightcap: A Recipe for Better Rest December 30, 2022Alyssa Melody We have entered the winter portal and may be feeling the tension between society’s expectations and our own biological compulsion to slow down. If we look to nature, Traditional Chinese...
Rose: Where East Meets West December 21, 2022Alyssa Melody Mei Gui Hua (Rose) is one of the most revered and widely administered herbs around the world with a long history of supporting humanity, having been cultivated for more than...
Beauty Blend Matcha December 09, 2022Alyssa Melody Matcha: Beauty EditionAs a collective, we are once again remembering that beauty is generated from within… that it’s in many ways a reflection of our internal harmony. While topical products...
Energizing Immune Tonic December 09, 2022Alyssa Melody Energizing Immune TonicWant to start your day feeling invincible? It really couldn’t be easier. With a ton of recipes gracing our Instagram feed, now feels like the perfect time to...