Tag: natural-remedies
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TCM Liver Qi Stagnation: Why Modern Stress Fuels It Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation: A TCM concept crucial for emotional and physical health. Causes: Modern stressors like emotional strain and lifestyle factors contribute to this condition. Symptoms: Includes emotional fluctuations, digestive issues, and physical discomfort. Practical Strategies: Lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments,…
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TCM Lung Health: How to Strengthen Qi and Breath Naturally Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Understand the connection between lung health and overall well-being in TCM. Identify symptoms of Lung Qi deficiency for early intervention. Explore practical TCM approaches to enhance lung health. Learn actionable steps for HR professionals to promote wellness. Recognize the importance…
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Spleen in TCM: 7 Ways Modern Life Weakens Spleen Qi Author: Jake · Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Key Takeaways In this article I will walk you through what the spleen means in TCM, how modern life weakens it and how you can rebuild spleen qi with a clear four week plan. Introduction When people come…
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Nourishing the Spleen and Stomach with Traditional Chinese Congee In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food is more than fuel. It is medicine for the body and soul. Among the most comforting and therapeutic dishes in the TCM kitchen is zhou, or congee, a slow-cooked rice porridge that has been a dietary staple in China for…
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Seasonal Grief and Letting Go: The Earth Element’s Wisdom in Traditional Chinese Medicine As the exuberance of summer gently softens into the quiet reflection of late summer and early autumn, we often find ourselves slowing down. The days grow shorter, the air becomes heavier with moisture, and nature itself begins its gradual process of release.…
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Late Summer’s Golden Hour: A Poetic Reflection in Traditional Chinese Medicine There is a hush that falls across the land in late summer. The cicadas no longer rush their song. The breeze, once bright with youthful fire, begins to wander slower through the leaves. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is not just a poetic…
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The Power of Intention in Meal Preparation: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the art of nourishment is about more than the ingredients on your plate. It begins with the energy you bring to the process. From the moment you step into the kitchen to the final bite at the table,…
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How the Earth Element Supports Life’s Transitions in Traditional Chinese Medicine How the Earth Element Supports Life’s Transitions in Traditional Chinese Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season carries its own energetic qualities, organs, emotions, and elemental correspondences. While the fire of summer blazes with activity and outward expression, there comes a moment when…
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As the sun begins its gentle descent and the days slowly shorten, our bodies naturally begin to shift in rhythm with the changing season. Late summer, nestled between the blazing heat of summer and the crisp cool of autumn, is governed by the Earth element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This transitional time calls for…
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Honoring the Energetic Shift Into Autumn In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the movement of time is cyclical. Each season carries its own energetic qualities, and our well-being depends on our ability to harmonize with them. As we approach the transition from late summer into autumn, this shift is more than just a change in temperature…