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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1Why Summer Heat Causes Anxiety (And 3 TCM Fixes to Cool Your Mind)
Feeling restless and anxious as temperatures rise? In TCM, summer heat agitates the Heart. Learn 3 simple, cooling practices to…
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2Summer Sleep Struggles? A TCM Night Ritual for Cooler Nights
Discover a Traditional Chinese Medicine evening ritual to calm ‘Heart Fire’ and promote deep, restorative sleep during the hot summer…
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3Chrysanthemum Tea: The Cooling Summer Brew That Cools ‘Fire’
Discover how this floral tea, a staple in Chinese families, helps cool internal heat and relieve eye strain during the…
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4Summer Sleep in TCM: Why Rest Is Your Secret Energy Source
Summer yang is outward and expansive, but deep rest is the secret to sustaining energy. Learn TCM-inspired sleep tips for…
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5The Heart-Mind Connection: Why TCM Says Your Emotions Live in Your Organs
Explore the TCM principle that your emotions and organs are deeply intertwined, and learn simple ways to support your heart-mind…
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6Summer Slow Living: A Morning Ritual to Cool Your Heart Fire
Discover a gentle summer morning practice from TCM to calm the heart, find stillness in the heat, and set a…
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7Walking Meditation: The Summer Practice That Calms Without Sitting Still
Discover how mindful walking combines movement and meditation — perfect for restless minds and warm summer days when sitting feels…
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85 Acupressure Points to Cool Down in Summer Heat
Feeling overheated? These five acupressure points help regulate body temperature, calm summer restlessness, and restore balance when the heat rises.
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9Summer Sleep: 5 TCM Secrets to Cool Down & Rest Deeply
Struggling to sleep in the heat? These Traditional Chinese Medicine tips help you cool your body and calm your mind…