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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1Falling Leaves, Rooted Feet: An Autumn Tai Chi Flow for Letting Go
A gentle 15-minute tai chi sequence inspired by autumn’s release, designed to ground your energy and support your lungs as…
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2Spring Liver Reset: The 7-Day Chinese Kitchen Detox (No Juices)
A gentle, food-based spring cleanse rooted in TCM principles to support your Liver qi, ease seasonal allergies, and boost energy…
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3How to Protect Your Eyes the Chinese Way (For Screen Workers)
Your Liver opens to your eyes — and your screen is draining your Liver blood. The Chinese medicine approach to…
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4San Fu Tian (三伏天): The Hottest Days Are Actually Best for Health
The dog days of summer are when Chinese medicine says you should be warming your body, not cooling it.
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5Why TCM Says “Don’t Shower at Night” (And When It’s OK)
Every Chinese parent has said it: don’t shower at night. The reasoning — and the modern reality — are more…
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65 Chinese Teas for Different Body Types
In China, you don’t just drink tea — you drink the right tea for your body. Here are five teas…
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7Barley Water (薏米水): The Chinese Way to Reduce Dampness
Heavy body, brain fog, sticky stools — in Chinese medicine, this is dampness. And 薏米水 is the simplest remedy.
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8Lotus Seed Tea: TCM’s Secret for Better Sleep
Every Chinese grandmother has a bag of dried lotus seeds. For insomnia, anxiety, and a mind that won’t quiet down.
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9Chinese Yam (Shanyao): The Unsung Spleen Tonic
It looks like driftwood, but inside it’s white, creamy, and quietly rebuilding your digestion.