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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....

TCM’s intricate Five Elements framework also includes five spirits that help form the constellation of correspondences for each element, season, organ system, and emotion. As we enter into the fifth...

The herbal pairing of Reishi and Pearl has long been considered a “Dui Yao” of profound potency—a TCM term referring to the practice of combining two herbs synergistically in order...

The multifaceted nature of herbs is the perfect reflection of our own biology, and their interactions highlight how each plant or mushroom can uniquely act on various parts of our...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a leading cause of infertility in women and the most common endocrine pathology in reproductive-aged females worldwide, but often evades proper diagnosis and treatment. Indeed, the...

Meet the most functional mocktail of the season, featuring a blend of complementary ingredients to help you feel juicy, hydrated, balanced, and glowing! This antioxidant-rich recipe is seasonally harmonizing, offering...

The role of the elements in TCM is quite central, illuminating the interactions and energetics within the body itself, as well as between our bodies and the wider natural world...

Ivy Lee, the brilliantly inspiring woman behind Luminae Wellness, is an acupuncturist, herbalist, energy healer, and mother. With a profound gift for creating educational opportunities and holding space, she specializes...

Civilizations across the world have ancient connections to mushrooms as food, medicine, and spiritual allies, with emergent research continuing to uncover and confirm their specific benefits. “Fungi have gained significant...

Fire is undoubtedly essential to our existence in many ways, including for warmth, cooking, and even habitat regeneration. However, when imbalanced or improperly tended, Fire can be quite a destructive...

Making stewed fruit is such a versatile way to enjoy the bounty of Summer and serves as another delicious vehicle for incorporating herbs, too! Compote, or stewed fruit, can also...

As the Yang organ-meridian system that’s partnered with the Yin energetics of the Heart, the Small Intestine plays a crucial role in metabolic, energetic, and emotional health. The Small Intestine...