Tag: tcm
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), internal heat can show up in many ways — agitation, sleeplessness, irritability, night sweats, or even skin outbreaks. It is a condition of excess Yang energy and can be triggered by emotional stress, overwork, hot weather, or even diet. When the body runs too hot on the inside, we not…
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Earth element represents our center—physically, emotionally, and energetically. It is the axis that all other movements rotate around. While each of the Five Elements has a season and a corresponding organ pair, Earth is unique: it is associated with the transitional periods between seasons and with the concept of…
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food is more than fuel—it’s medicine, energy, and information. Every taste has a purpose, and each one interacts with the body’s internal landscape in precise ways. Among the five primary flavors (sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty), bitter is the most misunderstood—and arguably the most essential when it comes to…
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As summer peaks, many of us feel the intense energy that comes with it. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is the Fire element at work—active, expressive, and expansive. While Fire brings joy, warmth, and connection, it can also lead to restlessness, anxiety, and burnout when excessive. To stay balanced, we look to the Earth…
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As temperatures climb and summer settles in, our bodies naturally look for ways to regulate internal heat. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is governed by the Fire element, which corresponds to the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. This is a time of maximum Yang — outward energy, brightness, and activity. But too much heat…