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TCM for PTSD: Ancient Insights And Modern Applications
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TCM for PTSD: Ancient Insights And Modern Applications

Can TCM help with the invisible wounds of war? Discover how TCM’s ancient practices, rooted in centuries of battlefield healing, are being explored today as promising...
February 20th, 2026
What Your Fingernails Reveal About Your Health According To TCM
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What Your Fingernails Reveal About Your Health According To TCM

Your fingernails can reveal early signs of imbalance long before symptoms appear. Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine interprets nail changes and which formulas may...
February 11th, 2026
Astragalus & Cold Resistance: How Huang Qi Helps Turn Up Your Internal Thermostat
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Astragalus & Cold Resistance: How Huang Qi Helps Turn Up Your Internal Thermostat

On a cold winter’s day (cold for San Diego) at ActiveHerb headquarters, the company’s founder stood comfortably in a long-sleeve shirt while others reached...
January 30th, 2026
VoiceGold: The TCM Formula Built for a World That Talks Too Much
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VoiceGold: The TCM Formula Built for a World That Talks Too Much

Modern life demands more from your voice than ever before, and TCM has been supporting vocal endurance for centuries. VoiceGold blends classical throat-soothing herbs...
December 19th, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Got Tariff Tension? Soothe Your Worries With TCM
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Got Tariff Tension? Soothe Your Worries With TCM

Economic uncertainty got you on edge? Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine can help ease anxiety, support sleep, digestion, focus, and even immunity—naturally. ...
April 21st, 2025
Ozempic vs. TCM for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar
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Ozempic vs. TCM for Weight Loss and Blood Sugar

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic promise quick weight loss—but at what cost? See how Traditional Chinese Medicine compares for long-term blood sugar and weight management. ...
April 9th, 2025
TCM Travel Tips: How to Enjoy Vacation Without Falling Victim to the Elements
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TCM Travel Tips: How to Enjoy Vacation Without Falling Victim to the Elements

Jetting off to Aruba, Cancun, or Florida for Spring Break? Here’s how to keep Wind, Heat, Damp and Dryness from hijacking your vacation, according...
April 1st, 2025