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 Autumn Pulse: Reading Your Body’s Energy Shift in Cooler Air
As leaves fall, your body’s signals change. Learn to read the subtle autumn shifts in your tongue, pulse, and skin…
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2Summer’s Hidden Blueprint: The Five-Element Cycle That Explains Your Body’s Heat Response
Discover how the ancient Wu Xing framework reveals why summer heat affects your heart, digestion, and emotions—and how to align…
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Best Sleep Masks (Light-Blocking, Heated, Smart): 2026 Guide
Find the best sleep mask for your needs. We tested light-blocking, heated, and silk masks to help you sleep deeper…
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Weighted Blanket Guide: Do They Really Work?
Do weighted blankets actually help you sleep? We explain the science, how to choose the right weight, and the best…
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5The Spring Liver Pulse: What Your Body’s ‘Rising Energy’ Feels Like
Learn to feel the subtle, rising energy of spring in your pulse. A TCM guide to reading your body’s seasonal…
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6Falling 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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7Spring 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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8How 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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9San 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.