Foundations
148 articles · Core concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine — qi, yin-yang, meridians, and the building blocks of wellness.
Building blocks of holistic health: energy systems, body-mind connections, and how your body really works — explained simply, without the jargon.
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1Why I’m Always Cold and You’re Always Hot — The 2,000-Year-Old Explanation
Why am I always cold? Chinese medicine has a 2,000-year-old explanation that makes sense.
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2I Did Face Gua Sha Every Night for 30 Days — The Before and After Shocked Me
I did face gua sha every night for 30 days. The before and after results shocked me.
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3The Red Fruit That Chinese Women Eat Every Day — And Why Westerners Are Missing Out
Chinese women eat red dates every day. Here’s why Westerners are missing out on this superfood.
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4I Ate Congee Every Morning for 30 Days — My Gut Has Never Been Happier
I ate congee every morning for 30 days. My gut has never been happier.
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5The Ancient Chinese Sleep Aid That Finally Ended My 10-Year Insomnia Battle
Lotus seeds ended my 10-year insomnia battle. Here’s the ancient Chinese sleep remedy that actually works.
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I’m a Programmer Who Stared at Screens 12 Hours a Day — These TCM Eye Practices Saved My Vision
TCM eye practices saved my vision as a programmer. Here’s what I did and the results.
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7Why My Chinese Mother Insisted I Stop Showering at Night — And What Happened When I Listened
I stopped showering at night after my Chinese mother’s advice. My sleep improved dramatically.
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8The 5-Minute Belly Rub That Fixed My Digestion Better Than Any Supplement
I tried Chinese abdominal massage for 30 days. It fixed my digestion better than any supplement.
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9I Tried San Fu Tian Moxibustion — The Chinese Summer Health Secret That Sounds Crazy But Works
I tried San Fu Tian moxibustion in the hottest days of summer. Here’s the surprising result.