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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
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
These TCM Precious Herbs Support Anti-Aging & Stress
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These TCM Precious Herbs Support Anti-Aging & Stress

Precious are only a small fraction of the hundreds of TCM herbs. What makes TCM precious herbs so, well, precious? Find out… ...
December 21st, 2023
The Best TCM and Western Strategies for Blood Sugar Support
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The Best TCM and Western Strategies for Blood Sugar Support

Want to maintain your already healthy blood sugar levels? Combine the ancient wisdom of TCM with these simple lifestyle and diet hacks. ...
November 30th, 2023
Welcome To Paris: Chong Lou (Paris pollyphylla) – A Powerful Detoxifier & Cell Growth Balancer
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Welcome To Paris: Chong Lou (Paris pollyphylla) – A Powerful Detoxifier & Cell Growth Balancer

No, Paris Rhizomes aren’t a French import but rather a powerful herb known as Chong Lou in Chinese that resolves toxicity — ...
October 31st, 2023
Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf) in TCM: Don’t Leave Home Without This “Traveler’s Remedy”
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Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf) in TCM: Don’t Leave Home Without This “Traveler’s Remedy”

Zi Su Ye, aka Perilla Leaf, is one of the best traditional Chinese herbs for conquering Wind-Cold patterns, which is why many people...
October 10th, 2023
Berberine: The Golden Alkaloid of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Berberine: The Golden Alkaloid of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Arguably one of the most exciting plant compounds, berberine may support your health in several ways. Learn which TCM herbs are rich in berberine....
September 21st, 2023
The Doctrine of Signatures in TCM Explains The Power of Herbs
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The Doctrine of Signatures in TCM Explains The Power of Herbs

Ever wonder how ancient Chinese medicine physicians figured out the specific actions of herbs? The doctrine of signatures offers one intriguing explanation. ...
September 11th, 2023
Rhodiola Rosea In TCM – The Best (Non-Native) Chinese Herb for Stress
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Rhodiola Rosea In TCM – The Best (Non-Native) Chinese Herb for Stress

Out of a few hundred commonly used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, Rhodiola Rosea may be the best non-native adaptogenic herb. ...
August 31st, 2023
TCM Benefits of Jujube Fruit (Chinese Red Dates)
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TCM Benefits of Jujube Fruit (Chinese Red Dates)

For thousands of years in the Far East, people have been using jujube fruit as a medicinal food to support digestion and to calm...
August 18th, 2023
How To Use The 5 Tastes of TCM To Balance Your Health
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How To Use The 5 Tastes of TCM To Balance Your Health

Sour. Bitter. Sweet. Spicy. Salty. These are the 5 flavor sensations of food. In TCM, these tastes not only tickle the taste buds they...
August 10th, 2023
Supporting Vascular Health In TCM
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Supporting Vascular Health In TCM

Is highly-processed food to blame for poor artery health? Not so fast. Recent research shows it’s not a modern phenomenon. ...
July 3rd, 2023
Pu Huang In TCM – Can Cattails Conquer Blood Stasis? 
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Pu Huang In TCM – Can Cattails Conquer Blood Stasis? 

You’ve probably never given a second thought to the potential of cattails in human health. But these plants don’t just make marshes look pretty… ...
July 3rd, 2023
Middle Burner in TCM: The Center Of Digestive Fire
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Middle Burner in TCM: The Center Of Digestive Fire

Fresh juice in the morning, salad for lunch and dinner. Super healthy, right? Not for your middle burner and digestion. ...
June 30th, 2023
Rhubarb in TCM: Purging Heat’s As Easy As Pie
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Rhubarb in TCM: Purging Heat’s As Easy As Pie

In the West, rhubarb is best known for pie, but in TCM, it’s one of the best herbs for purging heat that causes constipation...
June 21st, 2023
Invigorate The Blood! Blood Deficiency vs. Stagnation in TCM
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Invigorate The Blood! Blood Deficiency vs. Stagnation in TCM

Want to live a long and healthy life?  Prescription #1 in TCM: invigorate your blood! What exactly does that mean? And what’s the difference...
June 8th, 2023