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The Five Element Series: Earth
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.
The Five Element Series: Metal
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…
Five Elements and The Intersection of Psychology and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Discover your TCM element and what that means for your psyche, moods, behavior, and habits.
4 Traditional Herbs for Hair Growth
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.
PCOS + Inositol: A Love Story
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.
6 Tips for PMS Relief
PMS has two leading factors. The sudden plummet in estrogen and progesterone can leave us feeling empty and tired. Secondly, the key mood boosting neurotransmitter, serotonin, also seems to dip for those who experience PMS.
Hormonal Acne
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a great advantage when it comes to treating inflammatory and cyclical conditions such as hormonal acne.