Five Elements

  • How Much Qi Do I Have? Protect Your Light!
    What is the connection between inborn and acquired Qi, and how does our lifestyle impact our health, especially in menopause?
  • Liver and the Wood Element
    The Liver's energy moves outward and upward, mimicking stalks of free-flowing bamboo. Support Liver Qi in Spring, when its energy is at its peak.
  • Emotions: The TCM Perspective
    Your mind digests and processes thoughts as emotions. These emotions hide within the body; sometimes they become physical conditions. We can use the Five Element Consciousness Framework to understand these connections.
  • Lingering Emotions
    Unresolved emotions don't go away. Instead, they resurface as physical symptoms when you least expect them. Work to resolve your emotions.
  • Eggs: a Symbol of Perfect Balance
    Eggs represent the promise of future life and represent yin/yang balance. Learn why and try this new recipe!
  • Liver and Stomach: Digestive Partners
    Did you know? The Liver is responsible for supporting the entire digestive system. Learn how these two organ systems are connected.
  • Eating for Healing: Garlic Scapes
    Garlic scapes grow from the garlic plant about three weeks before harvest. These delicious and versatile greens have incredible healing benefits.
  • Stay Calm During Spring
    Nature is undergoing many changes at this time of year. Follow these tips to transition into Spring with ease.
  • Breaking the Seasonal Allergy Cycle
    Break the cycle of seasonal allergies with TCM. Learn how changing your mindset and approaching health from a fresh, new perspective can help you to heal.
  • Tending To Yourself in Spring
    Here are three ways to tend to your Liver to help it reach its potential this Spring.
  • Bok Choy: A Liver-Loving Food!
    Learn how bok choy can support your Liver as the seasons transition! Join our upcoming Spring Harmony Journey, starting March 17!
  • The Fear of Symptoms
    We are inundated with messages marking the body's signs as things to fear. Shift your perspective. Open yourself to a new level of communication.