The Kidneys, our Roots December 13, 2024Alyssa Melody 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,...
The Gut-Brain Axis in TCM December 06, 2024Alyssa Melody 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...
Sperm Health as a Vital Sign November 08, 2024Alyssa Melody 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...
The Six External Pathogenic Forces October 30, 2024Alyssa Melody 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...
The Large Intestine for Multifaceted Metabolic Regulation October 25, 2024Alyssa Melody 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...
Bridging the Ancient and Modern: TCM Support for IVF October 16, 2024Alyssa Melody 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...
Autumn: Spice Up Your Life October 09, 2024Alyssa Melody 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...
Tending to Emergent Grief October 07, 2024Alyssa Melody 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...
Organ-ic Timing: The Liver, Shen, and Sleep September 26, 2024Alyssa Melody The Importance of Sleep for Hormone BalanceAs life gets busier and more demanding, one of the first things we tend to sacrifice is sleep. But did you know that sleep...
Supporting Ovulation with TCM September 18, 2024Alyssa Melody Ovulation is a crucial aspect of women’s reproductive health, marking the phase of the menstrual cycle when energy rises, estrogen surges, libido is amplified, and fertility is heightened. According to...
A TCM Perspective on Bipolar Disorder September 04, 2024Alyssa Melody As a hyper-holistic tradition, Chinese medicine conceives of the mind, body, and spirit as inextricably linked, essentially teaching that every layer of our multifaceted beings is comprised of different manifestations...
Seeing Red: Menstrual Blood as a Diagnostic Tool August 28, 2024Alyssa Melody In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the evaluation of the color, consistency, and flow of menstrual blood is considered a diagnostic tool that provides extremely valuable insights about a woman's overall health....