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In the TCM cosmology, the season of Winter is governed by the spiritual archetype of Zhi (Will-Power), the antidote to the Fear that can otherwise run rampant during this time...

Winter is the most Yin time of year, associated with the element of Water, as well as the organs of the Kidney and Bladder—both of which play a key role...

Tongue diagnosis is an integral part of TCM, providing valuable and holistic insights into a person’s current state of overall health. Viewed as a microcosm of the entire body, the...

There’s an undeniable relationship between emotions and eating habits, which we can observe in the reaching for comfort foods during stressful times or perhaps the loss of appetite when grieving....

TCM regards the Kidneys as the root of life, holding the Jing (essence) that governs growth, reproduction, and longevity. In Chinese medicine, all disease can be traced to the Kidneys,...

TCM has long recognized a connection between the digestive system and the mind, which aligns closely with our modern understanding of the gut-brain axis. This bidirectional communication network between the...

In TCM, we place great importance on fertility as an essential component of vibrant health, indicating the optimal function of—and smooth coordination amongst—many bodily systems. An important aspect of male...

As a truly holistic approach to healing, TCM has comprehensive frameworks for tracing the interconnections between the state of our bodies and the conditions of our environment. Highlighting the ways...

During this time of year, there is ample focus on respiratory health, but in TCM Autumn corresponds to the Lungs and the Large Intestine—an organ crucial for maintaining the body's...

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an increasingly common assisted reproduction therapy (ART) employed by couples who face challenges in conceiving, but this process can bring its own physical, emotional, and...

The Five Elements framework is one of the foundational keys underpinning TCM cosmology, offering a comprehensive guide to the interplay of the essential elemental energies that shape our lives. These...

In TCM, grief is closely connected to the Lungs and the Metal element that rule during the season of Autumn. As such, it can be quite common to face emergent...