The wood element embodies growth, expansion and creativity. It is responsible for upward movement and can be strong and forceful when needed, just like an emerging plant obstructed by a rock.

This article explores the impact of hormonal changes, particularly declining estrogen and progesterone levels, on sleep during perimenopause and the premenstrual phase.

More importantly, it delves into natural strategies, including the use of medicinal herbs and supplements like magnesium, L-theanine, chaste berry, 5-HTP, and black cohosh, to enhance sleep quality and reclaim restful nights. Additionally, we'll examine the striking parallels between premenstrual and perimenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, insomnia, and anxiety.

Water is the most yin of all elements. Deep and internal in nature, it represents stillness, darkness, and nourishment. Soft yet powerful, this substance cuts through the most durable of matter and moves around any obstacle.

The fire element is associated with warmth, energy, transformation, and illumination. Fire provides the warmth necessary for physiological processes in the body to take place and also illuminates our life to bring more mental clarity .

The dragon is the only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac and is regarded as highly auspicious. It is viewed as a symbol of luck and prosperity and is believed to bring financial success. The dragon is the archetype of strength, power, adaptability, and creativity. Looking ahead, we see a year full of possibilities!

Chinese herbal medicine employs a combination of herbs, to restore harmony within the body. The individual herbs that make up your personal formula are carefully selected based on their energetic properties, tastes, and effects on various organ systems.

The earth element and season are associated with the spleen and stomach organs. Physiologically, the earth organ’s functions are two fold: they are responsible for digestion, absorption, and distribution of fluids and nutrients throughout the body, while simultaneously filtering waste for removal.Psychologically, the earth element empowers a healthy ability to process and integrate experiences, knowledge, thoughts and emotions.

Metal is perhaps, the most *mysterious* of the five elements. The metal element is imbued with qualities that manifest in less obvious ways than the other four elements: earth, water, wood, and fire…

Discover your TCM element and what that means for your psyche, moods, behavior, and habits.

Hair growth begins at the follicle, and by stimulating hair follicle growth and invigorating circulation at the scalp, these herbs provide some serious nourishment and tonicity to create strong and healthy hair.

Did you know PCOS is reversible? It's a syndrome, not a disease, meaning we can correct the underlying cause and restore normal hormone function.