Food

  • The Radish: A TCM Cure-All
    Ancient Chinese sages used Nature as their medicine cabinet. They often prescribed radish during the seasonal transition between Fall and Winter.
  • Eating for Healing: Bring on the Heat (and the Moisture)!
    Lung/Large Intestine energy is dominant in Fall. Support this organ system by eating spicy foods as well as those that add moisture to the body.
  • Two Ways to Look at Cold: Temperature and Essence
    Grand Master Lu shares his wisdom on the difference between temperature and essence. Learn how to apply this wisdom to your life.
  • Four Tips for Good Digestive Health
    Follow these Late Summer eating-for-healing tips to boost your digestive health.
  • Delicious Summer Eats
    Eating seasonal, locally grown foods helps your body acclimate with Nature's messages. Follow these eating-for-healing tips for summer magic!
  • Apricots: Super Healing Fruits
    Have Your Heard? Apricots have been used as a healing food for thousands of years. In traditional Chinese medicine, food is used as medicine to heal the body, mind and spirit. Apricots are no exception. Energetically, apricots pack a powerful punch when it comes to supporting the body against Heart disease.  The essence of these […]
  • Hail to the Cooling Cucumber
    Whether eaten raw, pickled, or tossed in a salad with vinegar, cucumbers (along with watermelon) are Nature's cure to Summer heat.
  • Genetically Modified Foods
    While growing our own food is best, that isn't always possible. Follow these tips: eat organic, choose local and make sure it's in-season.
  • Words of Wisdom: Receiving More Information
    There are so many healing messages in the energy of food. You cannot receive this deeper gift unless you make the choice to turn on your body's receiver.
  • Scallion Power!
    Food is medicine. Hail to the scallion! This humble allium boasts tremendous healing benefits.
  • Eggplant: a TCM Superfood
    With its versatility and a history that dates back to ancient times, eggplant is a true TCM healing and weight-loss wonder.
  • The Perfect Avocado
    Ever wonder how to choose the perfect avocado? Learn how to choose, cut, and prepare this delicious Liver-booster. Then try our avocado salad recipes!