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Safflower (Hong Hua): The Powerful TCM Blood Mover
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Safflower (Hong Hua): The Powerful TCM Blood Mover

Safflower (Hong Hua) is one of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s strongest Blood movers, used for centuries to clear stasis, ease discomfort, warm circulation, and restore...
December 3rd, 2025
TCM Winter Survival Guide: How to Stay Warm, Well and (Mostly) Sane Until Spring
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TCM Winter Survival Guide: How to Stay Warm, Well and (Mostly) Sane Until Spring

Feeling more sluggish, dry, tired, or vulnerable to colds in winter? TCM explains exactly why, and offers time-tested ways to strengthen your body and...
December 1st, 2025
Pure vs Turbid: The TCM Filter System That Eases Brain Fog, Bloating and Breakouts
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Pure vs Turbid: The TCM Filter System That Eases Brain Fog, Bloating and Breakouts

Feeling foggy, bloated, or experiencing teen-like skin breakouts? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these are signs that the body’s natural filtration system is struggling. Learn...
November 19th, 2025
How TCM Supports Health as BP, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Ranges Shift
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How TCM Supports Health as BP, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Ranges Shift

Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar normal ranges have tightened from the 1970s to today. Learn how TCM pattern-based theory helps you stay within...
October 31st, 2025
Luo Mai In TCM: Turning “Stuck” Qi Into “Full Flow” 
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Luo Mai In TCM: Turning “Stuck” Qi Into “Full Flow” 

Cold hands, heavy legs, lingering aches? TCM points to the luo mai, the body’s “side streets.” Here’s how to clear the clogs and feel...
October 30th, 2025
Metal Season Guide: Five-Element Support for Fall
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Metal Season Guide: Five-Element Support for Fall

Metal season calls for clarity and release. Support Lung and Large Intestine with breathable routines and pattern-based formulas that help what’s stuck move on. ...
October 21st, 2025
Got Jing? Preventing Brain Fog Depends On It
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Got Jing? Preventing Brain Fog Depends On It

In TCM, Jing is the foundation of life and the root of brain vitality. Learn how preserving Kidney Essence, supporting digestion, and using classical...
October 9th, 2025
Spice Up Your Life for Heart Health, Suggests Massive New Study
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Spice Up Your Life for Heart Health, Suggests Massive New Study

A new large-scale study from China suggests that eating spicy foods a few times a week may help reduce your risk of heart and...
October 1st, 2025
Healthy TCM Snacks (Eat These While You Binge Watch TV)
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Healthy TCM Snacks (Eat These While You Binge Watch TV)

Snacking doesn’t have to be junk food. Discover TCM-inspired snacks like goji berries that support health while you relax on the couch. ...
September 19th, 2025
TCM Superheroes: Meet the Legends of Chinese Medicine
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TCM Superheroes: Meet the Legends of Chinese Medicine

From the Yellow Emperor’s classic text to Tu Youyou’s Nobel Prize discovery, explore the legendary figures of Chinese medicine and how their wisdom still...
September 11th, 2025
Is TCM a Religion? The Spiritual Roots of TCM
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Is TCM a Religion? The Spiritual Roots of TCM

Does practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine require religious belief? We explore TCM’s connections to Daoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism, and other religions. Is TCM a healing...
August 29th, 2025
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TCM Wine: The Ancient Healing Elixir That’s Making a Modern Comeback

Chinese medicinal wine was considered both nourishment and remedy, for centuries. Learn the history of TCM wine, why it faded, and how it’s making...
August 21st, 2025
Your Body Is A Mini-Universe. Here’s How TCM Balances Your Internal Galaxy.
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Your Body Is A Mini-Universe. Here’s How TCM Balances Your Internal Galaxy.

The human body reflects the structure of the cosmos, according to TCM. Explore how Yin-Yang, Five Elements, and Daoist cosmology reveal your inner universe. ...
August 11th, 2025
Could TCM Mushrooms Be the Missing Link in Holding Back Cognitive Decline?
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Could TCM Mushrooms Be the Missing Link in Holding Back Cognitive Decline?

A new study finds that mushrooms used in TCM may help support central nervous system health, pointing to bioactive compounds that protect neurons and...
August 1st, 2025
A DIY Guide to Making Chinese Herbal Formulas at Home
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A DIY Guide to Making Chinese Herbal Formulas at Home

Are you a DIY-type? Here’s a hands-on guide that shows you how to make traditional Chinese medicine formulas the old-fashioned way, with bulk herbs...
July 21st, 2025
TCM For Bodybuilding? These Formulas May Help Prevent Muscle Loss 
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TCM For Bodybuilding? These Formulas May Help Prevent Muscle Loss 

The progressive loss of muscle mass with age isn’t just about weakness. It’s a major health threat. But recent research suggests Traditional Chinese Medicine...
July 9th, 2025
What Yeast Metabolism Can Teach Us About Yin, Yang & Your Health
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What Yeast Metabolism Can Teach Us About Yin, Yang & Your Health

A new yeast study confirms what Traditional Chinese Medicine has long taught: health depends on harmony between action and rest, growth and repair. Here’s...
July 1st, 2025
Alcohol vs. Weed: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
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Alcohol vs. Weed: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Is alcohol worse than weed—or vice versa? Traditional Chinese Medicine has a different take. Rather than label either substance as 'good' or 'bad,' TCM...
June 20th, 2025
A TCM Comparison of Ginsengs
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A TCM Comparison of Ginsengs

Not all ginsengs are created equal. From fiery Ren Shen to cooling American ginseng and adaptogenic Eleuthero, to blood-moving San Qi, learn how TCM...
June 11th, 2025
TCM Prostate Support: With Prostate Problems In The Headlines, Here’s What Every Man Should Know
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TCM Prostate Support: With Prostate Problems In The Headlines, Here’s What Every Man Should Know

Prostate problems aren’t just a modern concern. Traditional Chinese Medicine has long recognized urinary and reproductive difficulties and offers time-tested solutions like Qian Lie...
May 30th, 2025