Herbs & Food
144 articles · Kitchen herbs, healing foods, and the TCM approach to eating for your body type.
Healing foods from the kitchen: herbal teas, nourishing soups, warming spices, and the everyday remedies that cultures worldwide have relied on for centuries.
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1The Slow Summer Walk: Why TCM Says Your Pace Should Match the Season
Discover why Traditional Chinese Medicine advocates for a slower walking pace in summer to conserve qi, reduce heart fire, and…
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2The Summer Body Scan: A 5-Minute Cooling Meditation for Hot Days
Learn a TCM-inspired body scan meditation that uses breath and visualization to cool your body from the inside out on…
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3Summer Anger: Why Heat Makes You Irritable (And How to Cool Down)
Discover why summer heat fuels sudden anger and irritability. Learn TCM’s cooling strategies to restore emotional balance and inner peace.
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4Summer Body Signals: What Your Skin, Sweat & Cravings Are Telling You
Your body speaks in summer through sweat patterns, skin breakouts, and food cravings. Learn to read these signals the TCM…
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5The Summer Wind-Down: 5 Evening Rituals to Cool Your Body & Mind
Discover 5 simple, TCM-inspired evening rituals to transition from summer heat to cool, restful nights. Actionable steps for a calm…
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6Summer Tai Chi: The Slow Practice That Cools You From Within
Discover how gentle tai chi movements in summer can cool your internal heat, calm your heart, and restore energy without…
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7Summer’s Gentle Flow: Why TCM Says to Eat, Move & Rest Like Water
Discover the TCM principle of ‘flowing with’ summer’s energy. Learn specific foods, gentle movements, and rest patterns to stay cool…
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8The Summer Kitchen: 5 Slow Living Rituals for Hot Days
Discover how to transform your kitchen into a sanctuary of calm with simple, cooling rituals that nourish body and soul…
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9The Summer Water Meditation: A 5-Minute Cooling Practice
Learn a simple 5-minute visualization meditation using the element of water to cool your mind and calm your heart during…