Meridians, Points and Chinese Medicine

Meridians, Points + Chinese Medicine

Tending Our Roots in a Yang Fire Horse Year

This year, it feels to me like many people in the West are interested in the Chinese Zodiac and the new “Yang Fire Horse” year we’ve moved into. At least in my little world, it seems to be all over the internet right now! This heightened interest makes sense when ...

More than Water: The Art of Deep Hydration

Hydrate the Right Way Hydration is often reduced to a simple formula—eight glasses of water daily and the ever-present water bottle at our side. But could there be a better way? Holistic systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine recognize that hydration is not merely about the quantity of water we ...

When the Heart Speaks: Emotions Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), disease formation results from only a few causes, including emotions. Whereas Western physiology attributes emotions and mental health to the brain, in TCM, mental processes and associated emotional states are under the domain of the internal organs. Seven primary “sentiments” or emotions cause imbalance, most ...

Summer’s Cooling Ally: Ayurvedic and TCM Recipes with Cucumber

Summer is not just a season of warmth and brightness, but a powerful, energetic phase that influences the body, mind, and spirit. It is the peak of yang energy, which is more active and expressive. Both TCM and Ayurveda recognize summer as a time of expansion and outward movement—yet also ...

Healing the Liver for Emotional Harmony: TCM Insights & Remedies

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the Liver is more than just a physical organ; it is the master regulator of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body and plays a pivotal role in regulating emotions. When the Liver functions smoothly, emotions are balanced, and physical processes operate without obstruction. However, emotional ...

Eat for Spring: Nourish Your Body with TCM and Ayurveda

As winter’s cold stillness gives way to spring’s vibrant energy, our bodies undergo a natural shift, mirroring the changes in nature. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda teach that spring is a time of renewal, detoxification, and growth. Adjusting our diets to align with the season’s energy can support digestion, ...

From Frustration to Flow: TCM Acupressure for Liver Qi

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body. When Liver Qi becomes stagnant due to stress, emotional suppression, or an unhealthy lifestyle, it can lead to frustration, irritability, headaches, digestive discomfort, and even menstrual irregularities. As a TCM practitioner, I ...

Solar Terms or Seasonal Points for Late Summer and Autumn

Many earth-based wisdom systems recognize the need to participate with, rather than work against, the changing tides of the seasons. When we live in harmony with seasonal change, we foster greater well-being. By observing the natural world, the ancient Chinese developed a calendar system with 24 seasonal points, based on ...

Solar Terms or Seasonal Points for Summer

Many earth-based wisdom systems recognize the need to participate with, rather than work against, the changing seasons. When we live in harmony with seasonal change, we foster greater well-being. By observing the natural world, the ancient Chinese developed a calendar system with 24 seasonal points, based on the sun’s annual ...