winter | acupuncture taproot

Dec 29, 20213 min read

Winter blues: acupuncture for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

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...

Dec 15, 20212 min read

Our favorite essential oils for Winter

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 &...

Nov 25, 20212 min read

Turkey, Chocolate & Wine: the medicinal properties of holiday foods according to TCM

Today is Thanksgiving in the USA, which notes the beginning of the long holiday season. While we often advocate moderation, mindful and...

Jul 7, 20213 min read

Which tea for which season? A quick guide

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

Dec 29, 20202 min read

4 black-colored ingredients for kidney and adrenal health in the winter.

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

Nov 30, 20203 min read

Kidneys, Bladder & Adrenals : winter self-care tips according to Chinese medicine

In Chinese medicine, each season is associated with a pair of organs, a color, a flavor, and a pathogenic factor that causes disease. And...

Feb 6, 20201 min read

Chinese Medicine health tips for Winter

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

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