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The Menstrual Phase > Welcoming the Water Element
By Kavita Gill, R.TCMP, R.Ac In my previous posts, we explored how the ancient Chinese physicians developed an elegant comparison for the menstrual cycle by finding similarities in seasonal changes. Each season represented a different phase, but also illustrated...
The Menstrual Phase > Welcoming the Water Element
By Kavita Gill, R.TCMP, R.Ac In my previous posts, we explored how the ancient Chinese physicians developed an elegant comparison for the menstrual cycle by finding similarities in seasonal changes. Each season represented a different phase, but also illustrated unique characteristics that could be likened to the qualities of the Five Elements. The Five Elements is a seminal theory in TCM,...
Cooling Summer Tea
Soothing on the stomach and liver systems, this tea is ideal for cooling summer heat. Drink hot or cooled. Ingredients: Peppermint (2 tea bags or a tsp of loose leaf) Rosehips (2 tea bags or a tsp of loose leaf) Lemon juice Pour boiling water over herbs and let steep...
Beat the Heat – Summer Food Cures
by Dr. Angela Warburton, TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) we look at food as having properties (hot, cold, dry, damp etc) in addition to nutritional value. Foods grown in each season have properties that help balance the body during that time. For example,...
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