Follicular Phase: Inner Spring - Root + Bones

Follicular Phase: Inner Spring

Following menstruation, women naturally cycle through a significant point of transformation as Yang energy begins to rebuild once again. While this recalibration process is extremely natural, most women will benefit from supporting the follicular phase...
Nutritional Presence: Eating with the Seasons - Root + Bones

Nutritional Presence: Eating with the Seasons

The belief that nature is inherently intelligent shines through all of TCM, which prioritizes teaching us to align ourselves with that intelligence in the pursuit of truly vibrant health. One of the arguably simplest ways...
Like Treats Like: The Doctrine of Signatures - Root + Bones

Like Treats Like: The Doctrine of Signatures

The doctrine of signatures is an ancient way of divining the medicinal qualities of an herb through observation of its physical appearance, underpinned by the belief that “like treats like.” This concept has been foundational...
The Beauty of TCM: Interviewing YINA - Root + Bones

The Beauty of TCM: Interviewing YINA

YINA, which means harmony and beauty, is an incredible brand rooted in the wisdom of TCM that empowers people to cultivate personal wellness rituals for overall well-being. Founded by two doctors of Chinese Medicine with...
Working With (Not Against) the Five Flavors - Root + Bones

Working With (Not Against) the Five Flavors

The Five Elements framework is one of the foundational keys underpinning TCM cosmology, offering a comprehensive guide to the interplay of the essential elemental energies that shape our lives. Each element corresponds to a specific...
Mushrooms Have Always Healed Us - Root + Bones

Mushrooms Have Always Healed Us

As we continue to live through times of great turmoil and instability, we are blessed with rich stores of timeless wisdom to help us heal and continue moving forward. The fungi teach us about interdependence,...
Flowing with Zhi, the Spirit of Winter - Root + Bones

Flowing with Zhi, the Spirit of Winter

TCM’s Five Element Theory contains spiritual archetypes that each correspond to a primary organ and season, enriching our understanding of the mysterious forces that influence our lives, with Zhi as the governing force of Winter....
Immune-Boosting Eggnog Latte - Root + Bones

Immune-Boosting Eggnog Latte

While the holiday season may be over, many of us are gearing up for a seemingly long winter ahead. ‘Tis (still) the season to brighten our days with small indulgences! Traditionally, eggnog was thought to...
Acupressure for the Holiday Season - Root + Bones

Acupressure for the Holiday Season

While the holiday season can be a time of great joy, cozy time spent with loved ones, and delicious food, for many it can also be characterized by extra stress, extended travel, overstimulation, and grief....