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Food As Medicine: The Natures and Flavors of Food According to TCM
Food is an incredibly important part of TCM. Some foods can change the levels of Yin and Yang in our bodies, while others can directly stimulate certain organs and bodily systems. Since TCM is all about seeking balance in our bodies and minds, knowing the right foods to eat to shift that balance is key to finding physical and mental harmony.
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3 Natural Ways to Fix Constipation with Eastern Medicine–FAST!
in Condition Related / / 0 commentsIf you’re reading this, you’re probably constipated right now or have been recently. You’re not alone – 2 out of 10 Americans deal with this tricky situation every year. Normally, most people poop anywhere from a few times a day to a few times a week. There’s no set number of times you should sit on the porcelain throne, because it depends on a lot of different things. So how do you know when you have a pooping problem? When you’re struggling to poop and you notice a big change in your number of visits to the restroom, that’s an indication that something isn’t right.
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How To Prevent Or Stop Memory Loss, According to TCM
As we get older, our short term memory gets worse–it’s a natural part of aging! But just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. In fact, if you exercise your brain and keep your body healthy, you can slow down and even stop memory loss! To help prevent memory loss, western doctors suggest staying active, challenging your brain with puzzles, sleeping enough, and opting for a protein-rich diet. But like many things, Traditional Chinese Medicine has its own view and treatments for memory loss.
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What Kind Of Insomnia You Have, According to Eastern Medicine
Eastern medicine thinks about insomnia pretty differently than western medicine does. In the West, we lump everyone who can’t sleep together, calling them insomniacs. But in Eastern medicine, your categorized based of of what’s causing you to be unable to sleep. The two main groups are sleeplessness caused by too much of something (Qi, Heat, Phlegm, Yang, etc.) which may harass the Heart, and sleeplessness caused by too little of something. Here, we break down a few of the different types of insomnia that TCM recognizes.
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Why To Get An Eastern Medicine Sleep Routine STAT
in Condition Related, General Wellness / / 0 commentsA good night’s rest is one thing we can sometimes take for granted, but after a couple of nights of lackluster snoozing, you’ll likely be grumpy, lacking focus, and feeling pretty blah. Instead of waiting until you’re desperate for zzzs, take a look at how Eastern medicine preps you for getting consistently good sleep…
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Recover From Holiday Stress & Overeating Naturally With Eastern Medicine
Holidays are stressful, and everyone knows it. Add in the overeating, and most of us are a hot mess come January. Thankfully, we’ve got some natural tips to help get you back to (and possibly better than) your normal self. From herbal remedies to energy work, check out these Eastern medicine based techniques for relieving all that stress.
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3 Things You Might Not Know Are Signs of Sleep Deprivation
in Condition Related, General Wellness / / 0 commentsAside from the obvious signs of sleep deprivation, like irritability, dark circles, sleepiness during the day, and packing on a few extra pounds, there are a few other lesser known signs that could be signaling it’s time to rest up.
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Dreading Another COVID Lockdown? Here’s How To Stay Sane and Healthy
in Condition Related, General Wellness / / 0 commentsRemember during the first COVID shutdown when everyone was watching Tiger King and making banana bread? With COVID-19 rates rising, another shutdown is looking more and more likely. Of course, it depends on where you live, but most cities and large towns will probably be facing another round of self-quarantine for up to 6 weeks. Here are a few tips and tricks to get through another quarantine without befriending your volleyball a la Tom Hanks in Castaway.
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Sick Of Those Dark Circles Under Your Eyes? Eastern Medicine Can Help
in Beauty, Condition Related / / 0 commentsDark circles under the eyes are the bane of any woman’s (or man’s) existence. They make you face appear dark and sullen, and they definitely don’t add that vibrant or youthful glow that everyone seems to want. While often a dead giveaway for lack of sleep, the reason why we experience dark circles under the eyes is often due to a combination of factors and how that’s viewed in the East and in the West can be quite different…
