Five Elements

Welcome to soup season, the time of year when cozying up with a bowl of soup in front of a kindling fire is just what Nature intended. Enjoy this new recipe!

Which foods support Kidney Qi throughout Winter? Beyond food, how can we preserve our Qi?

If you had to write down everything you ingested over the last four days, could you do it? Even if your mind doesn't remember, your body does.

TCM views the body as an interconnected whole. How are the Lung and Large Intestine related and how does this translate in the body?

When your body speaks, what does it tell you? Trust your body and your intuition.

Even if you give your body the best foods available, can it digest, process, and transform that food into energy?

Have you ever wondered why so many people get sick as the weather transitions into Fall? Read about your Lung Qi and its impact on your health.

A food's consciousness contains its essence. This cannot change, regardless of how the food is prepared. Warming spices are used for different purposes.

Transitioning between seasons takes energy and balance. What is the role of the Lung and Large Intestine, and which foods support them?

Digestion is related to the Earth element. What is a function disorder and what are the three main culprits according to TCM?

The Earth knows how to digest everything about human life, from nature’s chaos to human chaos. The Stomach and Spleen function at the same frequency.

Late Summer is a time to take in, nurture ourselves and find our center. Follow these tips for healing.