Spring brings with it the vitality of life and the activation of the Liver and Gall Bladder. These organs are the organs responsible for creativity, goal setting, and ambition. Spring is about harnessing the power of newness and allowing for the potential of growth and life to spring forward.
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Dog is the animal whose Heart Spirit co-exists with the Heart Spirit of its human companion. Dog is the grounded, animalistic, Earthen counterpart to the ethereal Fiery nature of the human Spirit, which is housed in the human Heart.
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In Chinese medicine the heart plays a crucial role in our energetics. We call the heart the Sovereign Ruler and it’s role is to benevolently dictate how we follow our path. Our heart is what houses our spirit, some may even say our soul.
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Abbé tea is essentially plant materials such as roots, bark, leaves and berries that are harvested to capture their innate medicinal properties. Properties that are instilled in them by nature to nourish the soil, the air and the animals that feed on them.
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What is a headache anyway and how can it be prevented? Although pain in the head may be the common symptom, there are nine different patterns in the body that could cause this!
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In ancient times, gold, frankincense and myrrh were standard gifts fit for a king. Interestingly, frankincense and myrrh are Chinese herbs that have been used for thousands of years as analgesics that treat pain, bleeding, and physical trauma.
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The winter solstice brings with it the shortest day and the longest night. Energetically, there is a symbiotic relationship with what is happening in the great winter sky and what is happening within our human bodies.
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Is it cold out here? Stay strong this winter by warming up your inner Yang fire with herbs like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorn, and cloves.
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It is no secret that sleep is a priceless commodity and most of us never seem to get enough. So what does Chinese medicine believe about sleep?
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Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis. Ugh. Its getting colder out and all sorts of skin conditions and dryness can get worse- maybe you’ve already noticed?
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In all cultures around the world, food is used to celebrate and show affection and love for big events. It is a moment in time that we invest ourselves fully in cultivating inner nourishment as well as outward affection. In Chinese Medicine the Earth element is the element that is responsible for using our food and distributing it to the other aspects of the body to be assimilated.
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As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, so many of us start feeling a decrease in energy levels and less desire to be social and out in the world. In a culture that pathologizes going inward with words such as laziness, depression, fatigue, and self-indulgence, it can be difficult to recognize that what we are feeling may actually be completely normal!
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The energy of the fall is related to that of the Lungs and Large intestines, the element of metal. The dryness of the season can harm our lungs and cause them to be susceptible to invasion from what we like to call "External Pathogens".
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In Chinese Medicine, we always approach the body, mind, and spirit as inseparable, integral parts of a whole being. In the physical realm, parasites are a broad category of invasive creatures that take the form of insects, worms, viruses, bacteria, spirochetes, and “bad” gut flora. Who are these demons and what can we do about them?
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In Chinese medicine, all pain, regardless of location, can be seen as an opportunity to change...
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We've interviewed a Hass avocado to find out what they really do (from the source) ... and if we should believe the hype...
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Raw, unfiltered honey contains both the bee pollen and the bee propolis, keeping all the components and nutrients intact before consumption...
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In Chinese Medicine, nutrient dense vegetables are vital to aid in building blood which is a crucial part of our circulatory, reproductive and cognitive systems.
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Autumn is in full swing. Do you feel it affecting you're health?
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