by Esther Moux, L.Ac. NATURAL FOOD REMEDY FOR HOT FLASHES - YIN DEFICIENCY Mashed Yam Recipe for Menopause / Yin deficiency 2 Tbs. ghee (clarified butter - melted butter let it start to cool and skim the fat globs off the top) 1 Chinese Yam Mash yam with ghee until soft. add salt to…
by Steve Sterling, L.Ac. In the West we typically refer to the 4 seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 5 Element theory there is a 5th season called the Late Summer. This season corresponds with the digestive energy when the Qi (life energy) of the Stomach & Spleen (speen &…
Chinese Herbal Medicine Mung Bean Tea to Beat the Summer heat Chinese Medicine has a stepped tradition of observing the body through the lens of nature; understanding the impact that the seasons and climate change can greatly effect our health. We are currently in the tail ends of the Season of Summer (please refer to…