HERBS & TIPS

Living a healthy lifestyle is a fundamental element of preconception care. Among the steps that women should take during their reproductive years to maximize healthy outcomes is exercise. Exercise for fertility is not just about having a healthy pregnancy and birth, minimizing the risk of …

Our Kidneys maintain the composition of our blood by removing waste products and excess water. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) understands that they have an even more extensive range of functions: Our Kidneys store a precious substance called Jing which is the foundation for all of …

Chinese Medicine Treatments to Reduce Cravings for Sweets  How to Beat Sugar Cravings   If you find that you have a regular craving for sweets, consider reaching out to a TCM practitioner. Treatments such as acupuncture and herbs along with lifestyle modifications such as moderate …

Atractylodes, also known as Bai Zhu, is an Asian flowering plant that has been a core element of traditional Chinese medicine. It is further classified into Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome, Atractylodes lancea, Atractylodes Chinensis, etc., and is referred to as “The First Herb of Invigorating Qi …

Did you know that the use of Chinese wild yam as a remedy dates back centuries ago? Our historical records state that this plant’s bulb and root were used as an alternative herbal preparation to treat various endocrine disorders and inflammatory conditions of joints, lung, …

The use of herbs as traditional medicinal has been carried out in China to boost immunity in human beings for a thousand years (1). Astragalus membranaceous or Astragalus is a native plant of Asia known as "Huang qi”; the yellow leader in Chinese. The name …

Spring is the ideal time for cleansing, performing outdoor activities and growth. It’s also a great time to focus on releasing your negative emotions that are ingrained in anger, resentment, frustration and lethargy. During this time, we make several changes to our lifestyle to help …

Red Sage has been used traditionally as Chinese medicine for thousands of years because of its mind-blowing beneficial effects and antioxidant properties. Although its benefits have been described long ago, it is still regarded as the best medicine one can get. Due to this, botanical …

Dodder seeds, scientifically called Cuscuta campestris, belong to the Convolvulaceae family. It is an annual parasitic vine. Its thread-like yellowish stems twin over the host plants and grow rapidly over them. Dodder also has various other names, including Tu Si Zi, Beggarweed, Devil’s Guts, Dodder …