What Are Lai Fu Zi (Radish Seeds)? A Potent Digestive Punch Among Chinese Herbs

by DAO Labs |

Lai Fu Zi, or known botanically as Semen Raphani Sativi (or what we might simply c...

Your Cold Juice May Be Harming Your Digestion... Here's How to Fix it.

by Travis Metzger |

Give your cold juice an upgrade with these tips from Chinese Medicine.

Fourth of July Grilling to Fire-Up Your Digestion

by Travis Metzger |

Fourth of July grilling conjures up visions of the barbecue loaded up with various...

A Chinese Medicine Approach to Food: Skip the Cold Salad

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

Digestion is the key to health according to Chinese medicine.  Support the spleen ...

5 Traditional Uses of Xiao Yao San for Wellness

by Dr. Eric Karchmer, PhD, MD (China), LAc |

Xiao Yao San is a Chinese herbal formula that has been used for over 800 years to ...

Support Your Collagen the Traditional Way with This Chinese Herbal Smoothie

by Travis Metzger |

Embrace "Dry January" and help support sore joints with this Chinese medicine smoo...

How to Practice Mindful Eating Using Eastern Methods

by DAO Labs |

Are you looking to incorporate mindful eating into your wellness routine?  Here ar...

A Grilled Vegetable Salad to Help You Sleep Better

by Travis Metzger |

Irregular sleep is very common and while we may be more familiar with certain food...

A Salad to Soothe a Sore Throat

by Travis Metzger |

Try this "food as medicine" recipe as a holistic remedy to soothing a sore throat,...

Astragalus (Huang Qi) for Immune System Support

by Dr. Marisa Maher DACM, MSAOM, L.Ac. |

Astragalus, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Huang Qi, was first dis...

Invigorate Your Qi With This Caramelized Onion Soup Recipe

by Travis Metzger |

Want a recipe that will help strengthen the chest and throat as well as assist wit...

An Endive & Chestnut Appetizer for Better Digestion

by Travis Metzger |

A simple but decadent appetizer recipe the combines endive and chestnuts to both a...

A Calming Bowl of Oatmeal for Deep Peaceful Thinking and Sleep

by Travis Metzger |

Healthy carbohydrates maximize the presence of tryptophan in the brain, so by defa...

Maitake Mushrooms and Miso to Nourish Your Kidneys During the Winter

by Travis Metzger |

This dish corresponds to the Water Element phase of the Five Phases doctrine of Tr...

Winter Radish Soup With Ginger and Soy to Reset Your Gut & Boost Immunity

by Travis Metzger |

Embrace food as medicine with this winter radish soup recipe, created to keep your...

Eating To Your Constitution in Chinese Medicine

by Travis Metzger |

We define some of the terms surrounding Chinese medicine that can be confusing.

Zi Su Ye for Seasonal Wellness and Digestive Balance

by Lenore Cangeloso, LAc |

The perilla leaf, Zi Su Ye, is an amazing herb that can be used in your apothecary...

Curried Pear Smoothie for a Cough

by Travis Metzger |

This Curried Pear Smoothie recipe is designed to benefit the lungs and relieve co...

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