Recipe: Blue Beauty Refresher September 11, 2023Alyssa Melody If your skin is becoming irritated or inflamed as we begin the descent into autumn, you’re not alone! We are currently in the late summer season of TCM, which prioritizes...
Cultivating Jing, Our Constitutional Essence September 07, 2023Alyssa Melody 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...
Interview with Dr. Kara of Aculand August 30, 2023Alyssa Melody Dr. Kara MoraMarco-Kendrick is a force to be reckoned with, on her quest to bring TCM to the people! As a Doctor of Acupuncture and the founder of Love Cupping...
The Spiral of Women’s Reproductive Health August 23, 2023Alyssa Melody 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...
Caffeine Free Longevity Latte August 18, 2023Alyssa Melody The tonic herbs of TCM are classified according to a comprehensive and intricate system, but there are four main categories that guide our work: Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood. Blood...
Astragalus for Cardiac Support August 14, 2023Alyssa Melody 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....
TCM Tips for Late Summer: The Fifth Season August 09, 2023Alyssa Melody 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...
Your Questions About Our New Blends – Answered! August 07, 2023Alyssa Melody Our two new formulas will be arriving any day now, and we couldn’t be more excited to share these carefully crafted creations with you all. Nurture is especially beneficial during...
Peach + Rose Pu’er Iced Tea August 07, 2023Alyssa Melody 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...
INTERVIEW with Erin of Herb Folk Medicine July 31, 2023Alyssa Melody Erin Masako Wilkins is an Asian American herbalist and acupuncturist who has been practicing for over a decade, specializing in Traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. By tapping into her own ancestral healing traditions,...
Fertility Superfoods in TCM July 25, 2023Alyssa Melody 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....
New Blend: Warrior July 19, 2023Alyssa Melody The second of our new products launching soon was specifically formulated to support the men out there in being well-resourced to embody their full power. Supportive for overall health, athletic...