During the winter, it is natural to feel a little sleepier, slower and possibly less motivated. It’s the season of stillness and conservation. It’s a period of hibernation and our time to rest, slow down and revitalize our reserves. Winter is a great time of year to reflect on our health, replenish our energy, conserve…
Read more →wood ear mushrooms image by Maangchi In the cold winter months, according to The Five Element Theory, the kidneys are our most vulnerable organ in the body. Here is a recipe for a drink to tonify and balance kidney qi during this time.To serve one person for three days:Soak 1/4 cup black sesame seeds for…
Read more →new socks by FlikrWhy is it that socks are never on our list for gifts at this time of year? Socks are known as the worst present anyone can ever get, but in TCM they make a lot of sense. The element of water and the kidneys belong to the winter months. As the kidney…
Read more →Many people seem to believe that certain ailments, such as backache, joint problems, memory loss, cataracts, and diseases, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disorders, strokes and Parkinson's disease, are associated with growing older. They think that it is inevitable that they will eventually fall victim to one or more of these disorders once they become…
Read more →Snow, ice, rain, it doesn't matter what the global climate change brings, we are deep into the coldest time of the year here in Baltimore. From a TCM point of view, winter is the most yin time of the year, and the season of water - in whatever form nature sees fit to bring it…
Read more →black beans and rice by Haru masterAs winter continues with its typically bone chilling weather, are you remembering to feed your roots: Kidneys and bladder? In case you need a reminder............winter is the time to take care of our core and bring heat down and inwards to the lower dan tien and lower back area.…
Read more →In Oriental medicine hair is associated with blood. If there is blood deficiency, then there may be hair loss too. The spleen-pancreas and kidneys are said to be in charge of our blood and also the quality of our hair. Americans have the greatest rate of baldness of any culture. Typically, the high-fat, high-protein and…
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