Five Elements

What is the mystery of the Liver? How can you use your creativity to transform emotional energy in positive ways?

In Chinese culture, your "real age" accounts for the time you spent in your mother's womb. Find out why.

How is dehydration viewed from the TCM perspective? Learn to listen to the body's signs of hunger and thirst and honor your genetic gifts.

The Qi and healing messages you gain from foods are more effective than their nutritional or physical components.

What's the requirement for absorbing and digesting more of the material our body chooses to accept? Flow! Everything in the body must flow.

What is the connection between inborn and acquired Qi, and how does our lifestyle impact our health, especially in menopause?

The Liver's energy moves outward and upward, mimicking stalks of free-flowing bamboo. Support Liver Qi in Spring, when its energy is at its peak.

Your mind digests and processes thoughts as emotions. These emotions hide within the body; sometimes they become physical conditions. We can use the Five Element Consciousness Framework to understand these connections.

Unresolved emotions don't go away. Instead, they resurface as physical symptoms when you least expect them. Work to resolve your emotions.

Eggs represent the promise of future life and represent yin/yang balance. Learn why and try this new recipe!

Did you know? The Liver is responsible for supporting the entire digestive system. Learn how these two organ systems are connected.

Garlic scapes grow from the garlic plant about three weeks before harvest. These delicious and versatile greens have incredible healing benefits.