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A Scorching Heat Wave: Damp Heat, Phlegm & Fire In TCM
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A Scorching Heat Wave: Damp Heat, Phlegm & Fire In TCM

Damp Heat, Phlegm, and Fire are three key imbalances that can disrupt your health. Discover how each condition affects your body and explore effective...
August 21st, 2024
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The 5 Cardinal Functions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The 5 cardinal functions of TCM are integral to maintaining health and understanding disease processes. Understanding how they integrate with 5 Element Theory provides...
August 8th, 2024
Alchemy in TCM: Transform Your Health For A Healthy Lifespan
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Alchemy in TCM: Transform Your Health For A Healthy Lifespan

The forerunner of chemistry in the West, alchemy is an ancient practice shrouded in mystery, associated with transmuting base metals into gold. But in...
July 31st, 2024
East Meets West: 10 Common Western Herbs Now Used in TCM
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East Meets West: 10 Common Western Herbs Now Used in TCM

If a herb isn’t indigenous to China, can it still be called a Chinese herb? That’s medicinal food for thought! Here are some...
July 18th, 2024
Sheng Mai Yin: The Best Qi-Replenishing Summer Drink 
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Sheng Mai Yin: The Best Qi-Replenishing Summer Drink 

Excessive sweating zaps your life force and depletes your Blood. Sheng Mai Yin is like TCM Gatorade. A drink you can make at home...
July 9th, 2024
Cistanche in TCM: The Vitality-Boosting Miracle of “Desert Ginseng”
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Cistanche in TCM: The Vitality-Boosting Miracle of “Desert Ginseng”

Cistanche, known as Rou Cong Rong in TCM, survives in some of the most inhospitable landscapes. Its resilience in nature explains why it’s used...
June 28th, 2024
TCM For Mood: How Chinese Herbs Resolve Disturbed “Shen”
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TCM For Mood: How Chinese Herbs Resolve Disturbed “Shen”

There’s no substitute for pharmacological interventions if you have a diagnosed mood disorder, however, TCM can play an effective complementary role. Here’s how. ...
June 20th, 2024
Is Air Conditioning Destroying Your Health?
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Is Air Conditioning Destroying Your Health?

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean your immune system can take a vacation. Air conditioning, according to TCM threatens Yin/Yang balance....
June 11th, 2024
No Baloney, Abalone Shell Is A Popular Traditional Chinese Medicine
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No Baloney, Abalone Shell Is A Popular Traditional Chinese Medicine

Abalone shells make great gifts for jewelry, home decor, and more. But in TCM, they are also highly valued as a medicine for excess...
May 21st, 2024
Kidneys In TCM: The Minister of Power & Root Of Life
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Kidneys In TCM: The Minister of Power & Root Of Life

In TCM, the Kidney system is like the body’s early warning system for premature aging. Learn why all disease patterns start in the Kidney...
May 10th, 2024
Don’t Let Them See You Sweat (Too Much): Sweat In TCM
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Don’t Let Them See You Sweat (Too Much): Sweat In TCM

Many people think it’s healthy to be dripping with sweat after doing intense exercise. But ask a TCM expert and you’ll likely get a...
April 30th, 2024
Boost Brain Health With Gastrodia (Tian Ma) 
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Boost Brain Health With Gastrodia (Tian Ma) 

Gastrodia (Tian Ma) is a traditional Chinese herb you should consider making room for in your supplement pantry because of its neuroprotective benefits....
April 19th, 2024
Spring Forward With Sweetness & Fill Your Plate With Gan Foods. 
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Spring Forward With Sweetness & Fill Your Plate With Gan Foods. 

Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to stop eating heavy comfort food that sustained your winter hibernation. Here’s exactly which “sweet” foods to...
March 29th, 2024
Shi Chang Pu: A Versatile Phlegm Vaporizer & Orifice Opener
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Shi Chang Pu: A Versatile Phlegm Vaporizer & Orifice Opener

Opening your orifices doesn’t sound like fun. But in TCM, there’s a huge benefit to doing that and Shi Chang Pu is one of...
March 21st, 2024
Are You Full of Hot Air? A TCM Guide To Internal Heat
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Are You Full of Hot Air? A TCM Guide To Internal Heat

Are you full of hot air from a TCM perspective? That is not to say that you talk too much without saying anything substantive,...
March 8th, 2024
You’re Fired! How To “Put Out” Your Fire In Traditional Chinese Medicine
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You’re Fired! How To “Put Out” Your Fire In Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nobody likes getting fired. In TCM, “getting fire” is a totally different concept. But like losing a job, having “fire” in the body is...
March 1st, 2024
Too Much Sweetness In Your Life? Here’s How TCM May Reduce Sugar Cravings
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Too Much Sweetness In Your Life? Here’s How TCM May Reduce Sugar Cravings

Do you have difficulty saying no to the sweet stuff? Sugar is highly addictive, but the good news is that traditional Chinese medicine may...
February 21st, 2024
Use The Ancient Wisdom of TCM To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day
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Use The Ancient Wisdom of TCM To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day

Traditional Chinese Medicine is like the Dr. Ruth of the Far East. For over 2,000 years, TCM has dispensed wisdom for revitalizing sexual appetite...
February 8th, 2024
TCM Sleep Solutions for Every Sleep Struggle
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TCM Sleep Solutions for Every Sleep Struggle

Whether you can’t turn off your mind at night, or easily fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night, TCM...
January 29th, 2024
Astragalus (Huang Qi) in TCM: The Best Herb For Immune Support?
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Astragalus (Huang Qi) in TCM: The Best Herb For Immune Support?

If there’s one herbal tea you should drink during the cold-weather months, it’s astragalus. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also an anti-aging powerhouse. ...
January 18th, 2024