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 →In TCM it is recognized that the body is especially vulnerable to pathogenic cold conditions in the winter time. With this in mind, many fresh fruits are considered to be unsuitable at this time of year because of their yin/cold properties. However, some sweet and sour fruits should still be eaten as they are an…
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 →Now that the cold weather of winter advances, when nature becomes dormant and conserves its energy, it is time to change our daily diet accordingly to stay in balance with the season. In TCM, this means choosing more high calorie healthy foods to preserve yang qi (hot energy), and black foods which correspond to the…
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 →Well and truly into the winter season, this is the time of year, according to TCM and the Five Element Theory, that the universe is controlled by the element of Water. Looking at recent photos of the snowfalls throughout much of Europe, we can see why this seems true. If you were born in…
Read more →We all know that dry skin and wrinkles increase with age. After the age of about 25 the skin's metabolism slows down and, combined with everyday stress, poor eating habits and bad lifestyle choices, that youthful look and glow is lost. Applying TCM principles to what we eat can help delay the process of aging…
Read more →On average January is the coolest month of the year here in Baltimore which makes it the perfect time to eat warming winter soups. But making a soup with TCM in mind may be a little more difficult. Here are some tips from TCM nutritionists.Ingredients for a healthy winter soup should be warming (yang) in…
Read more →The party season is finally over, overindulging has run its course, and kidneys and adrenals are demanding a well deserved rest. Time to get back to your normal sleeping routine - you hope. Statistically, sleeping problems affect one third to a half of the US population. If your body and mind don't get enough sleep,…
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