Tag: digestion
Gut health and the TCM Spleen system
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1Summer and the Heart: TCM Tips When ‘Fire’ Rises
Summer insomnia, agitation, and restless energy all point to Heart fire. How to keep your inner heat balanced in hot…
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2Your Kidneys in TCM: The ‘Root of Life’ and How to Protect Your Jing
In Chinese medicine the Kidneys store your deepest energy reserves. Winter is when they need the most care — here’s…
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3Spring and the Liver: Why TCM Links Anger to This Organ
Why does frustration rise in springtime? Chinese medicine links the Liver to spring and to anger — here’s what to…
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4The Five Elements (Wu Xing): Nature’s Blueprint for Your Body
The Five Elements aren’t mysticism — they’re a practical map of how your body mirrors nature’s rhythms. Here’s how to…
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5Why Chinese Avoid Cold Drinks in Summer (The Counterintuitive Truth)
On a 35°C day, why do Chinese families still avoid iced drinks? The counterintuitive answer from a thousand years of…
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67 Warming Foods from a Chinese Kitchen (That Gently Support Digestion)
Seven everyday warming foods from Chinese kitchens that gently support digestion, energy, and circulation — and how to actually use…
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7Goji Berries: Superfood Hype vs. How Chinese Families Actually Use Them
Goji berries are marketed as a superfood — but how Chinese families actually use them is very different from the…
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8What Is “Dampness” in Chinese Medicine? (Explained Without Mysticism)
The TCM concept of dampness explained without mysticism — what it feels like, what causes it, and how Chinese families…
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9Why Chinese People Drink Hot Water (And Why You Should Try It)
The real reason every Chinese person drinks hot water — and why switching to it might quietly change your digestion…