by aysha | Jan 6, 2023 | The seasons, Winter
Article by Bob Malecki R.TCM.P It is the season of moving inward, and downward. Of darkness, and stillness. Of cold and … warmth? Yes, warmth! In the depths of winter, a small flame trudges on inside you and we must nurture and preserve it. It is the yang within...
by aysha | Jan 6, 2023 | The seasons, Winter
Article by Allie Franczak, RAc Rice congee is a traditional and highly nourishing Chinese breakfast used for healing since the Han Dynasty (206 BCE). For those not familiar with congee, it is a rice porridge made with 1 cup of jasmine rice and between 6-9 cups...
by aysha | Jul 30, 2021 | Summer, The seasons
Article by Allie Franczak Summer is the season of yang and fire. Everything is in full bloom and we take the time to enjoy all the summer activities that this season brings . Get outdoors, and get moving – but don’t forget to replenish and recharge yourself with...
by aysha | Apr 9, 2021 | Spring, The seasons
It’s time. We are shedding our winter coats and emerging refreshed into spring. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the time to stretch our limbs, and channel our newly stored winter energy into growth. In TCM, the organs that go hand in hand with spring are...
by aysha | Jan 29, 2021 | The seasons, Winter
We’ve all felt it. The deep need to lay low, stay cozy and rest when the temperature drops. The urge to hibernate. In TCM, Winter is the time to take a pause, reflect inward and regenerate energy for the coming Spring. Your kidneys and bladder are the stars of this...
