by Michelle Hughes | Jul 13, 2022 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
My Period is Normal, Right?! It’s important to understand what a “normal” period is and what symptoms or signs could be considered abnormal. Your period is a reflection of your overall health and for thousands of years traditional Chinese...
by Michelle Hughes | Jul 7, 2022 | Women's Health
Get To Know the 4 Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle Learning and understanding the four phases of your menstrual cycle allows you to live in harmony with your cycle, instead of fighting it. Identifying which phase you are in allows a better insight into your...
by Michelle Hughes | Jun 30, 2022 | Menstrual cycle and Chinese Medicine, pregnancy and Chinese Medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women's Health
Castor Oil Pack – Why and How? The Why: Castor oil has been around for centuries and is used for lots of purposes like strengthening hair and lashes, cleansing and moisturizing the skin, and (most importantly in this context) women’s health. Using the oil...
by Michelle Hughes | Jun 24, 2022 | Chinese food therapy
Relieve Your Allergy Symptoms With This Delicious Pear Tea Allergy season is in full swing, and many of us are feeling it. Whether you’re feeling congested, tired, itchy, splotchy, or all of the above, it can be discouraging and downright annoying....
by Michelle Hughes | Jun 23, 2022 | Chinese digestive health, Chinese food therapy, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Seasonal Allergies & Traditional Chinese Medicine Ahhh don’t we all love Spring and Summer… but unfortunately for many this means the worst of seasonal allergies and sinus congestion. Here are a few tips to help clear sinus congestion and allergies, which...
by Michelle Hughes | Jun 23, 2022 | Chinese food therapy, TCM
Allergy Relief Through Your Diet Allergy season is among us, and many of us are struggling to find relief. If you’ve got congested sinuses, headaches, red itchy eyes, you’re not alone. In Chinese medicine, allergies are seen as an imbalance or a...
by Michelle Hughes | Apr 20, 2022 | Chinese food therapy, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qi and Blood Tonifying Overnight Oats Recipe In Traditional Chinese medicine oats are known for their ability to tonify the qi and blood. Oats are considered sweet and warm in temperature, meaning they bring/circulate warmth in the body. They are restorative to...
by Michelle Hughes | Apr 14, 2022 | Acupuncture, herbal medicine, stress and Chinese medicine, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Women"s health
Headaches and the Liver In traditional Chinese medicine the head is the place where all yang meridians meet. Yang is the hot, fiery, external, upward and outward energy of the body. In addition to this, the qi, blood, and energy of the organs all flow up...
by Michelle Hughes | Mar 16, 2022 | Women's Health
Endometriosis – The Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and is diagnosed by laparoscopy and is commonly found on the back of the uterus, on the Fallopian tubes, bowel,...
by Michelle Hughes | Mar 7, 2022 | Chinese food therapy
Delicious Liver Nourishing Egg Dish People always ask “What should I have for breakfast?” Well here is a great example of something you can make that’s fairly simple and excellent for your liver health! What you’ll need: 2 eggs...
