TCM seasonal wellness guide: 立冬 lidong (start of winter)
Lidong signals the start of transiting into winter. In nature, plants are shedding the remaining leaves and animals are getting ready for hibernation. All species…
TCM seasonal wellness guide: 霜降 shuangjiang (Frost’s Descent)
Shuangjiang is the last solar term of autumn, autumn’s end is near. In the northern regions, it is cold to the point that moisture in…
TCM seasonal wellness guide: 寒露 hanlu (cold dew)
socks on: keeping feet warm and rest of the body will not be cold watch the indoor humidity: air starts to dry up as it…
五行 Wu Xing (Five elements): TCM annual wellness program overview
All life on earth is under the influence of the 4 seasons, and we are no exception. Following nature's rhythm, the warmth of spring, the…
Tune in to Mother Nature with Chinese 24 seasonal points calendar
What is it? Chinese lunisolar calendar divides a year into 24 segments based on the sun's position in the zodiac. Each segment is called a…
五行 Wu Xing (Five elements) for wellness
The relationships between the elements are complex. My aim here is to show you the main idea so you can start using it in daily…
五行 Wu Xing (Five elements): how our wellbeing is connected to nature?
Do you feel like all things are somehow connected? I do. For me, I found my answer in the Chinese 五行 Wu Xing (Five elements…
TCM seasonal wellness guide: 秋分 Qiufen (Autumnal equinox)
keep stomach covered: In TCM, gastrointestinal tract is sensitive to wind(cold). As temperature continues to drops, keeping tummy warm is important, especially for those with…