by Michelle Hughes | Oct 25, 2022 | TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM & The Transition To Fall As we move into fall, TCM teaches us how to move with the seasons and thrive with the foods we eat, the exercise we do, and the emotions we feel. In Chinese Medicine, Fall is associated with metal and the lungs. This season is...
by Michelle Hughes | Aug 3, 2022 | Chinese food therapy, TCM
TCM & the Summer Season Summer is here (finally)! In traditional Chinese medicine, the summer season is represented with an abundance of energy, creativity, socialization and movement. Each season is represented by a few characteristics in TCM to better...
by Michelle Hughes | Aug 3, 2022 | Chinese food therapy
TCM Cooling Cucumber Salad We’re all looking for easy, delicious, and cooling summer recipes, right? Well, you’ve stumbled upon a winner! This cooling cucumber salad recipe is one that I can whip up in under 10 minutes and munch on whenever I crave...
by Michelle Hughes | Jul 21, 2022 | Traditional Chinese Medicine
Liver Qi Stagnation – What Is It and What Do I Do About It? Liver qi stagnation is one of the most common issues that patients come in with at my clinic. The combination of busy day-to-day life, the consumption of processed foods, environmental toxins and...
by Michelle Hughes | Jul 18, 2022 | Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Uterine Fibroids and Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese medicine can be a treatment to consider if you are suffering from the pain and discomfort of fibroids. Uterine fibroids are classified as a stagnation of qi, blood and possibly phlegm in...