In this final blog of the series, we are tackling Qi deficiency. In TCM, Qi is the life force of the body, and everything and everyone is made up of Qi. We often replenish our Qi by eating food. Eating healthy, good quality, and nutritious foods help to revitalize our Qi. … Read the rest!
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Yin and Yang are two elements that are opposite and in balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yin is responsible for moistening and cooling the body. When Yin is deficient or out of balance, the body shows signs of heating up. It develops slowly over several years and is often due to a lifestyle of overwork and little rest.… Read the rest!
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we diagnose based on patterns presented in a patient. Disease, illness, and sickness are caused by patterns. In this series, we will be looking at patterns of deficiency one can find in the body. Stay tuned for interesting facts and foods that help to build, nourish, and tonify certain deficiencies that we often see in TCM when treating patients. … Read the rest!
Summer is a time for energy, growth, and activity!
It’s also a time of abundance, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Summer is the time when we encourage you to eat raw, cooling foods like fruits, vegetables, and seafood!
The goal is to find cool yin foods that moisten. This helps counteract the heat and yang that summer brings.… Read the rest!
Nausea and morning sickness affect many women during the first trimester of their pregnancy.
In Chinese Medicine, the first trimester is a lot of work for a woman’s body. A huge strain is put on the woman’s Blood, Essence, and Kidney Qi. This can weaken the Blood and Kidney Qi and cause the Qi to rebel upward towards the Stomach and chest.… Read the rest!
While we often consider the heart to be the main organ that affects our health, TCM would probably add that the stomach is just as important!
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Stomach and Spleen work together to help provide your body with energy, not just nutritionally, but also emotionally and mentally.… Read the rest!
Postpartum is a wonderful time for a new mother and her baby to bond. Most mothers end up going back to work and normal daily life shortly after giving birth. However, this is the time they should be taking to rest and recover. Traditionally, there are at least 30 days of bonding and rest following birth for the new mother and her baby.… Read the rest!
As Spring arrives and flowers bloom, so do seasonal allergies! While we may use allergy medications to get a handle on our symptoms, many still find themselves suffering from teary eyes and runny noses.
Here are some things to do throughout your day to day lives at home to help relieve some of these symptoms. … Read the rest!
A Valentine’s Day love story…
You might think it’s crazy and bizzare, but while we’ve often been told to stay away from eating chocolate, the truth is, chocolate helps your heart health!
Now, I’m not talking about chocolate full of processed sugar and oils, the world has not turned upside down.… Read the rest!
Nutrition tips to maximize sports performance!
Stay hydrated with room temperature water throughout the day. Start hydrating prior to exercise. Drink small amounts of water during exercise. Add electrolyte drinks with moderate to vigorous activities longer than an hour. Avoid caffeine and energy drinks. If you need to replenish electrolytes drink coconut water and lemon water or eat green leafy vegetables, watermelon, bananas, sweet potatoes, oranges.Pre-exercise:… Read the rest!