Bok Choy Also known as: Chinese cabbage, qīng cài (blue-green vegetable" in Mandarin). Flavor: Very mellow, with its own unique mild,...

Chinese New Year happened earlier in February. The Chinese name 春节 actually translates as Spring Festival ! This date marks the beginning...

The winter blues is real: it is a type of depression that happens each year, in the fall & winter. SAD affects 5-10% of the population...

The 5-element theory of Chinese medicine tells us that in the winter, we ought to : support our immune system keep warm keep our bones &...

Today is Thanksgiving in the USA, which notes the beginning of the long holiday season. While we often advocate moderation, mindful and...

We all know the notion of "spring cleaning", but did you know that Fall is, in fact, the better season for cleaning up and letting go?...

In Chinese medicine, Fall is the season of the metal element, when we need to reinforce our lungs, immune systems, and care for our large...

The blend in the Pumpkin Spice mix are all Chinese herbs that are commonly used in cooking as well as medicinally. In this article, we...

When it comes to our health, bitter foods can have numerous benefits including increased circulation, improved metabolism and...

Living harmoniously with the seasons means changing and adapting the ways we behave. According to the Chinese medicine classic Huang Di...

In the 5-element theory, Summer, is the season of the Heart which belongs to Fire element and the color red. It is the utmost Yang (hot)...

According to the 5-element theory, Winter is the season of "water" element, associated with the organs Kidneys and Bladder (and...

Chinese medicine wisdom insists on being very gentle and mindful with one's digestive system, for nutrition is the source of whole...

In Chinese medicine, each season is associated with a pair of organs, a color, a flavor, and a pathogenic factor that causes disease. And...

What is Silver-ear mushroom? Silver ear mushroom (Tremella fuciformis), aka Snow Fungus Chinese: 白木耳 Pinyin: Bái Mù Er Tonic herb for...

According to the 5-element theory, Fall is the season of "metal" element, associated with the organs Lungs and Large intestines, and the...

The mid autumn festival is also know as Moon festival, and lands on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is celebrated all throughout...

It is all over the news, it is all over the West coast of the USA: wildfires are raging, and the air quality is hazardous. Here are a few...

"The three months of winter are called closing and storing.Water freezes, earth cracks. Do not disturb the yang at all. Early to bed,...

In this article, we went over guidelines for a healthy Autumn. As we mentioned, the element of Metal governs this season, with associated...