The winter blues is real: it is a type of depression that happens each year, in the fall & winter. SAD affects 5-10% of the population...

The 5-element theory of Chinese medicine tells us that in the winter, we ought to : support our immune system keep warm keep our bones &...

We all know the notion of "spring cleaning", but did you know that Fall is, in fact, the better season for cleaning up and letting go?...

In Chinese medicine, Fall is the season of the metal element, when we need to reinforce our lungs, immune systems, and care for our large...

The blend in the Pumpkin Spice mix are all Chinese herbs that are commonly used in cooking as well as medicinally. In this article, we...

When it comes to our health, bitter foods can have numerous benefits including increased circulation, improved metabolism and...

Living harmoniously with the seasons means changing and adapting the ways we behave. According to the Chinese medicine classic Huang Di...

In the 5-element theory, Summer, is the season of the Heart which belongs to Fire element and the color red. It is the utmost Yang (hot)...

According to the 5-element theory, Winter is the season of "water" element, associated with the organs Kidneys and Bladder (and...

"The three months of winter are called closing and storing.Water freezes, earth cracks. Do not disturb the yang at all. Early to bed,...

In this article, we went over guidelines for a healthy Autumn. As we mentioned, the element of Metal governs this season, with associated...

The Fall season is a slow pivot, a transition from the warm and expansive Yang of Summer toward the cold contracting Yin of winter. Days...

In this article, I explained what the Chinese medicine concept of late summer is. The fifth season near the end of our solar calendar...

In Chinese Medicine, there are 5 "elements" or rather 5 "movements". Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. To each element corresponds a...