Shame is More Than an Emotion
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotions are deeply connected to the organ systems, and shame is no exception. While TCM doesn’t always categorize emotions with exact Western psychological terms, shame can be understood as a complex interplay of Heart, Spleen & Kidney disharmony.
Organ Meats: How “Like Nourishes Like” in TCM
For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has emphasized the importance of eating specific foods to nourish and strengthen the body. One of the most nutrient-dense and medicinally potent food groups often overlooked in modern diets is organ meats.
Love Through the Lens of TCM: Cultivating a Healthy Heart & Spirit
This article explores love and self-love through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
How Acupuncture Treats Different Types of Headaches
Did you know that headaches are among the most common health complaints worldwide, with millions of people experiencing them daily?
3 Reasons to Book a Massage with an Acupuncturist (Even After Your Massage Benefits Run Out)
Here’s some good news: You can still get bodywork—and maybe even more out of it—by booking a massage with your acupuncturist. Here are three compelling reasons to make the switch.
Holding It In: The emotional roots of constipation
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body and mind are viewed as deeply interconnected—emotional health impacts physical health and vice versa. This relationship is particularly evident in digestive health, especially when it comes to constipation.
Bone Broth: The Medicinal Elixir that Always Trends
It seems every few years, the health world has a new darling. We’ve seen it with kale, turmeric, and, of course, avocado toast (can’t forget that one). But lately, the spotlight has been shining on bone broth.
The Silent Chemistry Between Egg & Sperm
When we think about human attraction, we often picture it as being driven by looks, personality, or shared interests. However, recent research suggests that something far more subtle, biological and equally mystifying might be at play: chemical signals from our eggs.
4 Key Herbs to Boost & Balance Men’s Health
Several key organs play a unique and important role in a man’s health. Let’s explore these organs and 4 herbs that can help optimize their health.
To Heal the Eyes, Look to the Liver
Did you know that when you blink or move your eyes, the Liver sends a message to increase blood flow to you eyes? Let’s take a closer look (see what I did there?) at this special relationship between the Liver and the eyes.
The Man’s Guide to Aging with Vitality: 6 Ways to Optimize Kidney Health
As we age, specific health conditions become more common place. The truth is many of these conditions are caused by lifestyle factors that put a strain on Kidney health. The great news is they’re quite treatable.
Men’s Health: Common Treatable Conditions
Men’s health is an often overlooked subject. As we age, specific health conditions become more common place. Many of these conditions are lifestyle-related and the good news is they’re quite treatable.
Birthdays in Chinese Culture
When you are born, you reach the highest level of energy. Have you ever thought about why you were born on a given date or the significance of your birth location?
You Are What You Eat: What dietary fats you should and shouldn’t be consuming
Healthy fats are an essential part of the human diet. They’ve been unfairly blamed for many of the modern health issues that plague Western culture. What’s good? What’s bad? Should I be consuming fats? Is Keto right for me?