In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Spleen Qi deficiency is a common diagnosis, especially related to digestive issues, fatigue, and a weakened immune system. The Spleen is responsible for transforming food into Qi (vital energy), and it also plays a key role in maintaining healthy digestion. A Spleen Qi deficiency typically manifests as loose stools, poor digestion, low energy, weak appetite, bloating, chronic fatigue, and issues…
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The Best TCM Summer Food Guide (2024)
In this blog: What does Traditional Chinese Medicine recommend for summer? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we use Yin and Yang to represent different seasons, temperatures, and symptoms in the body. Summer is the Yang season, which is a time of growth, expansion, lightness, brightness, outward activity, and creativity. Summer is also a time of…
Healthy Eating for Spring- Traditional Chinese Medicine
As the natural world comes back to life, spring marks a time of growth, renewal, and fresh energy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season is deeply connected to specific organs, elements, and foods. Spring is governed by the Wood element, and it’s known as the season of the Liver—the organ responsible for the smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the…
Winter Season Food Guide- Traditional Chinese Medicine
As a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture, I love discussing how to eat with the seasons! In the winter months of December, January, and February, it is important to physically and mentally support your body to promote longevity and vitality. In this article, we will discuss how to eat during the winter…
How to Align with Fall Season- Chinese Medicine Nutrition
As the late summer harvest winds down, we experience shorter days as the weather becomes cooler and our bodies begin to feel the seasonal changes. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Autumn brings a new way of preparing and eating foods. This preparation guides the body into the new fall season, bringing support and balance with…
Fall Season Detox | How To Transition Seasons
As the summer season comes to an end, many of us find ourselves looking for ways to transition into the next phase of the year. One effective way to do this is by detoxing or cleansing. A fall season detox helps you eliminate toxins from your body, prepares you for the upcoming winter season, and…
